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Event:
Bots de Garra 76
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 39 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 21 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith tries to clinch there but Al Jhit circles away.
Al Jhit goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Smith continues to drive forward.
Al Jhit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Al Jhit is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bazar Al Jhit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Al Jhit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Al Jhit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Al Jhit is pressed up against the ropes. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Jhit down to the mat. Al Jhit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Al Jhit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Jhit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bazar Al Jhit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Al Jhit tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Jhit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.#T1##TD#
Al Jhit has Smith pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Al Jhit pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Al Jhit dives into Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Smith
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Al Jhit has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smith defend it? Al Jhit steps over the head and cranks it - Smith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Al Jhit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 71
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 20 losses; Calan Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leifsson goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Leifsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
#TD#
Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control from the bottom.
Leifsson gets full guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself. #SUB#
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Leifsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Leifsson
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leifsson stacks Smith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leifsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Smith seems a little lost for a moment, as Leifsson dominates the positioning.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leifsson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (6) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control the hands but Smith won't let him. #SUB#
Leifsson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smith's arms. #T2#
Leifsson trying to control the hands but Smith breaks the grip.
Leifsson tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Smith tightening his grip on Leifsson, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Smith working for a choke but Leifsson is defending well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Leifsson is defending it well.
#SUB#
Smith is looking for a rear naked choke here but Leifsson reverses the position brilliantly into Smith's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (7) Leifsson#T3##SUB#
Smith looking for subs off his back but Leifsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith wants to sweep but Leifsson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (6) vs (10) Leifsson#SUB2#
Smith wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Leifsson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Smith's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Smith is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Leifsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 70
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 19 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Smith jumps guard.
Okoye forces his way into half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Okoye is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Okoye is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Okoye jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (3) vs (0) Smith
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Okoye is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoye (5) vs (0) Smith
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Okoye working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Smith looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Okoye! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ikemba Okoye!
Ikemba Okoye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 66
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 18 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gunnarsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Gunnarsson ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gunnarsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gunnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is looking to advance position but Gunnarsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gunnarsson (4) vs (0) Smith
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gunnarsson working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Smith looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gunnarsson! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
A relieved looking Gunnar Gunnarsson 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:
Bots de Garra 63
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 17 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mesquita somewhat.
Alexander Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Mesquita looking for a takedown. #TD#
Mesquita has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Mesquita manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Smith#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita 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 wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mesquita prevents Smith from improving his position.#T1#
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mesquita has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smith defend it? Mesquita steps over the head and cranks it - Smith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 61
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 16 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the ropes. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fiachna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Fiachna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fiachna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Smith rushes Fiachna and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Fiachna has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (0) Smith
Smith tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiachna.
#SUB#
Fiachna looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiachna's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Fiachna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (7) vs (0) Smith
Fiachna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiachna trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiachna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (10) vs (0) Smith
Fiachna wants to take Smith's back but he can't do it this time.
Fiachna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Fiachna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiachna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith has given up his back here. Will Fiachna look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (13) vs (0) Smith#SUB#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith tries to escape the position.
Smith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiachna.
Fiachna trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fiachna off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Smith tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back.
#T4#
Fiachna has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smith's body.
A lull in the action here.
Fiachna has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smith for a finish.
Smith is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
#SUB#
Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fiachna's arms.
Smith is really stuck here.
#T5#
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiachna biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Fiachna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fiachna is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Fiachna biding his time, controlling Smith.
Fiachna wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
Smith tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Fiachna controlling the position well here. Smith rolled but Fiachna kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fiachna wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Fiachna controlling the position well here. Smith rolled but Fiachna kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fiachna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Fiachna has managed to slip his arm under Smith's chin. This could be all over... yep, Smith is tapping out! Submission win for Fiachna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
A victorious Darragh Fiachna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 60
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 21 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 15 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Lynn drags the fight down to the ground.
Lynn is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Lynn is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Lynn is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynn avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynn is positioning himself well to prevent Smith advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynn defends it well. #T1#
Lynn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith passes into half guard.
Lynn's coaches at Rocket's Gentlemens Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lynn manages to get to full guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Lynn trying to control the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynn is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Lynn is keeping the position.
Lynn trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Lynn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (0) Smith#T2#
Lynn pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lynn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lynn trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Lynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lynn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lynn 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. #T3##SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith wants to improve his position but Lynn is controlling well.
Lynn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (5) vs (0) Smith
Lynn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lynn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lynn fails to move to back control.
Lynn controlling his opponent.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Lynn's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Lynn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lynn tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Lynn isn't that keen on the idea.
Lynn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lynn works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lynn (8) vs (0) Smith
Lynn biding his time, controlling Smith.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Lynn is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5#
Lynn has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Lynn doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (8) vs (2) Smith
Smith pushing down on Lynn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lynn is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is pushing down on Lynn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lynn is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lynn controlling the position for now.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Lynn is defending the position.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Lynn is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynn controlling the position well.
Smith is looking to advance position but Lynn won't allow it.
Lynn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Lynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynn manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Lynn's guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynn is keeping the position for now.
Lynn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Lynn is trying to keep Smith in close.
Lynn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynn is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lynn working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Lynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynn is retaining full guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lynn looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith is pushing down on Lynn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lynn is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.#T8#
Lynn trying to control but Smith postures up.
#SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynn sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynn defends it well.
Lynn is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynn sees it coming and defends easily.
Lynn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith is pressing down on Lynn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lynn is holding on for now. #T9#
Lynn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lynn manages to get to full guard.
Lynn controlling the position.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynn is keeping the position for now.
Lynn has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Lynn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lynn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lynn has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (10) vs (2) Smith
Lynn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Lynn trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Lynn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lynn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lynn continues to stall.
Lynn advances to half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Lynn keeps him under control.
Lynn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.
Lynn is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lynn 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. #T11#
Lynn stalling.
Lynn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Lynn sits in half guard.
Lynn is controlling the pace.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Lynn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Lynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynn trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith is not content to let Lynn control the position.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lynn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lynn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynn (10) vs (6) Smith
Lynn trying to control the hands but Smith won't let him.
Smith is trying to stick to Lynn's back but Lynn 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 Lynn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (12) vs (6) Smith#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynn passes into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13##SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lynn is aware though and is defending well.
Lynn sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Lynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynn works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith looks winded!
Lynn wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Lynn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lynn escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (15) vs (6) Smith
Lynn is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T14#
Lynn wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Lynn is staying tight to Smith's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lynn trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith tries to buck Lynn off but Lynn is having none of it.
Smith being controlled for a moment.
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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynn takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
After winning the bout, Jack Lynn 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:
Bots de Garra 59
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 33 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 14 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Smith pushes Brown up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
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 Brown uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. #T1#
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (3) vs (0) Smith
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (5) vs (0) Smith
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Brown prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
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.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Smith regains half guard.
Brown prevents Smith from improving his position.#T6#
Brown is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (0) Smith#T7#
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Brown wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely. #T9##SUB#
Brown working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith gets back to half guard.#T10#
Brown trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Brown works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (0) Smith
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown continues to stall.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown content just to control the position here.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More hug and hope from Brown.
Brown tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown controlling his opponent. #T13#
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith regains half guard.
Brown content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Brown trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Brown'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Jab Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 58
Date: Jul 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 33 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 13 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Smith clinches. #TD2#
Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Smith#SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brown has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Brown. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (4) Smith
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (6) vs (4) Smith
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brown.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown trying to control but Smith is having none of it. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown controlling the pace. #T3#
Smith tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #SUB#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (6) vs (8) Smith
Brown tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (8) Smith#SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4##SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown prevents Smith from improving his position.
Brown wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (8) Smith#T6#
Smith seems a little lost for a moment, as Brown dominates the positioning.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown trying to control the pace. #T7#
Smith is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith moves into full guard.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brown has passed into half guard!
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (14) vs (8) Smith#T9#
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (14) vs (10) Smith#T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (14) vs (13) Smith
Smith working away.
Brown is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Brown is controlling Smith's posture.
Brown 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: Brown (16) vs (13) Smith
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Brown to get to half guard.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Smith wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#T12#
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brown puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (19) vs (13) Smith
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith seems a little lost for a moment, as Brown dominates the positioning.
Brown works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (21) vs (13) Smith
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Smith looks winded!
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.#T14#
Brown wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith can't escape the position.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 21 to 13.
During a confident post fight interview, Jab Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 57
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 12 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lynn darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Lynn into the ropes.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Lynn can't get the takedown.
Smith jumps guard but Lynn stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Lynn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lynn manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lynn (4) vs (0) Smith
Smith tries to buck Lynn off but Lynn is having none of it.#SUB#
Lynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lynn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Lynn tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Lynn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lynn advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynn (6) vs (0) Smith#SUB#
Lynn is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Lynn looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it. #SUB#
Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lynn. #SUB#
Lynn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've been hearing that Lynn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith regains half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Lynn wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Lynn 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.
#SUB#
Lynn is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Lynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Lynn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Lynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynn works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lynn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynn defends it easily.
Lynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Lynn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Lynn pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lynn drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Lynn off! Lynn jumps back into Smith's guard. #SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Lynn defends easily.
Lynn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (9) vs (0) Smith#SUB#
Lynn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. #T5#
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Lynn tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynn (11) vs (0) Smith
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Lynn has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Lynn works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lynn (14) vs (0) Smith#SUB#
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
Lynn is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
#T6##SUB#
Lynn working for the choke. #SUB#
Lynn working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Smith is doing well to defend. Lynn seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Smith is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Lynn!
Jack Lynn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 55
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Elrey Dorado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 11 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dorado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Dorado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dorado (2) vs (0) Smith
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dorado seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Dorado is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dorado stacks Smith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dorado! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (5) vs (0) Smith#T1#
Dorado moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Dorado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith trying to remain calm as Dorado controls from the top position.
Dorado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Dorado controls the position from side control.
Smith tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Dorado trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #SUB#
Dorado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dorado wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Dorado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dorado wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dorado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dorado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Dorado keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SUB#
Dorado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Dorado wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dorado is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Dorado keeps moving and retains 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.#T5#
Dorado controlling the position. #SUB#
Dorado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dorado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dorado tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is still trying to improve position.#T6##SUB#
Dorado is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Dorado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Dorado is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dorado trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Dorado is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Smith is trying to escape and Dorado transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Smith is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dorado! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elrey Dorado!
Our winner, Elrey Dorado, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 53
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 10 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Okoye closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Okoye pushes Smith against the ropes but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okoye jumps guard but Smith turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Okoye tries to pass. #SUB#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Smith's guard. #SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okoye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Smith's guard. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.
Okoye stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (3) vs (0) Smith#SUB#
Okoye wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Okoye is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Okoye is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. #T2#
Smith is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Okoye has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Smith is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Okoye yanks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Okoye.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikemba Okoye!
A victorious Ikemba Okoye thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 50
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gunnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gunnarsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Gunnarsson against the ropes.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunnarsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gunnarsson jumps guard but Smith turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Gunnarsson tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith has Gunnarsson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gunnarsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gunnarsson tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD#
Gunnarsson pulls Smith into guard.
Smith passes Gunnarsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gunnarsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Gunnarsson defends it.
Gunnarsson is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1##SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gunnarsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunnarsson avoid being mounted?
Gunnarsson won't allow Smith to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Smith postures up.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Gunnarsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gunnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.#T2#
Gunnarsson has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gunnarsson working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunnarsson is retaining full guard.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gunnarsson 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith moves into full mount! Gunnarsson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gunnarsson (0) vs (3) Smith
Gunnarsson tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gunnarsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gunnarsson shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gunnarsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gunnarsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (2) vs (3) Smith
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunnarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Gunnarsson defends it easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Smith looking for subs off his back but Gunnarsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gunnarsson is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Gunnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunnarsson to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Gunnarsson has control of the leg.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Gunnarsson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunnarsson stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Gunnarsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith moves into full guard.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T7#
Gunnarsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunnarsson defends it easily.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #T8#
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunnarsson defends well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson forces his way into half guard.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Gunnarsson defends it easily.
Gunnarsson passes into half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.#T9#
Gunnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Gunnarsson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gunnarsson (5) vs (3) Smith
Gunnarsson fails to advance to Smith's back.
Gunnarsson controlling the pace for now. #T10##SUB#
Gunnarsson 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.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (5) vs (5) Smith#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunnarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Gunnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Gunnarsson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunnarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Gunnarsson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Smith has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gunnarsson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Smith is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gunnarsson pulls down on the head and he's put Smith to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
A victorious Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 48
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 30 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Jab Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calan Smith.#TD2#
Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brown is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Smith#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Smith
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown prevents Smith from improving position. #T1##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Smith is working for an americana but Brown has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Smith was thinking about the submission.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Smith
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.
Brown controlling the action here.
Brown trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (5) Smith
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Brown taking a breather here.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Brown! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Smith has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jab Brown!
A relieved looking Jab Brown 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:
Bots de Garra 46
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Calan Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Smith rushes Ferkingstad and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Ferkingstad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Smith to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ferkingstad regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Ferkingstad#SUB2#
Ferkingstad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferkingstad looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferkingstad, not yet. #SUB2#
Smith looking to improve position, pressing down on Ferkingstad's thigh with his hand. Ferkingstad seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Smith paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Smith's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ferkingstad picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
An out of breath Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 42
Date: May 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Calan Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiachna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fiachna off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Fiachna on that attempt.
No luck for Fiachna with that takedown attempt.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Fiachna breaks away and moves out of range.
Calan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darragh Fiachna.
Fiachna shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fiachna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Fiachna is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fiachna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fiachna looks winded!
Fiachna fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Fiachna with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Fiachna goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Fiachna shoots in.
Fiachna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fiachna off to one side. #T1##CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Fiachna in a clinch.
#TD#
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
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.#SUB#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Smith has his foot on Fiachna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiachna works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass. #SUB#
Fiachna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna 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 from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #T2#
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Fiachna prevents Smith from improving his position.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna prevents Smith from improving his position.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard. #SUB#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiachna trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle here but Fiachna uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (3) Fiachna#T4#
Fiachna has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (0) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Smith (0) vs (8) Fiachna
Fiachna controlling from the back.
Fiachna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Smith is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Our winner, Darragh Fiachna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 41
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoye closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Okoye shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Okoye fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikemba Okoye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okoye tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD2#
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Okoye regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (5) Smith
Okoye manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Okoye wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
#SUB#
Okoye actively working from the bottom here.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okoye sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (8) Smith#T1#
Smith seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Okoye is holding on tight.
Okoye working to try and regain half guard.
Okoye sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Okoye tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Okoye's coaches at Primal Concrete Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Okoye! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (11) Smith#SUB2#
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Okoye defends it well.
Smith seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Okoye is holding on tight.
Okoye working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Okoye has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Smith has hold of Okoye's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Okoye manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2##SUB2#
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Okoye is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Okoye regains half guard.
Okoye works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoye is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Okoye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith passes Okoye's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith prevents Okoye from improving his position.#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okoye tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (14) Smith
Okoye is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Okoye has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Okoye manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Okoye makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Okoye.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Okoye's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Okoye gets full guard.#SUB#
Okoye is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith passes into half guard.
Okoye is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okoye (4) vs (14) Smith#SUB#
Okoye tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
Smith wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Okoye is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Okoye. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Okoye's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (4) vs (16) Smith
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoye is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okoye is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (6) vs (16) Smith#SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Okoye defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okoye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Okoye advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoye to get the leverage.
Okoye passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (9) vs (16) Smith#SUB#
Okoye is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
#T6##SUB#
Okoye working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Okoye is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Okoye's body position as best he can.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Okoye looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Okoye looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it. #SUB#
Okoye looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Okoye with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.#T7##SUB#
Okoye with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Okoye isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Okoye is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith wants to improve his position but Okoye is controlling well.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8##SUB#
Okoye 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.
Okoye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoye won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Okoye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Okoye 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.
Okoye pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Okoye is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Okoye 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. #T9##SUB#
Okoye 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 is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Okoye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okoye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Okoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoye has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Smith's guard. #SUB#
Okoye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okoye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Okoye 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. #T10##SUB#
Okoye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okoye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Okoye defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Okoye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Okoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoye has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Okoye 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 working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T11##SUB#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Smith's guard. #SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.#SUB#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Smith's guard. #SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Okoye defends easily.
#T12##SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okoye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith looks winded!#SUB2#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Okoye 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. #SUB#
Okoye 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 his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Smith's guard. #T13##SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.#SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.#SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Okoye 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. #SUB#
Okoye 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 looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Okoye 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. #T14#
Okoye is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Okoye has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okoye is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okoye has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (12) vs (16) Smith#SUB#
Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Okoye.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Okoye working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith wins on points by 16 to 12. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 38
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Dorado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dorado prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Dorado jumps guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Dorado controlling the position.
Dorado looking to control.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dorado's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dorado's thigh. Dorado counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dorado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dorado has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dorado (2) vs (0) Smith
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dorado puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Dorado trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is staying active underneath Dorado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dorado passes into half guard.
Dorado 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.
Well, if Dorado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Dorado controlling the action here. #SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dorado is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dorado pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dorado moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (5) vs (0) Smith
Dorado trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #SUB#
Dorado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Dorado controls the position from side control.
Smith tries to bench press Dorado off him but Dorado keeps the position.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Dorado has control of the leg.
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.
Dorado stalling.
Dorado is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dorado trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dorado pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (8) vs (0) Smith
Dorado controlling the pace for now.
Dorado mounts Smith! Really nice guard pass there!
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dorado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Dorado wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Dorado working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Dorado is trying to take his opponent's back.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dorado controlling from the full mount.
Dorado prevents Smith from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Dorado looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
Dorado trying to control but Smith is having none of it. #T6#
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dorado works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (11) vs (0) Smith
Dorado tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #SUB#
Dorado working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7#
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Smith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dorado is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smith. Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (14) vs (0) Smith
Dorado trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dorado not doing much here.
#SUB#
Dorado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dorado 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.
Dorado is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.#T8#
Dorado passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (17) vs (0) Smith
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dorado wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Smith tries to improve his position but Dorado has taken his back! Dorado has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Smith tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dorado pushes Smith away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 35
Date: May 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shogun Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the ropes. #T1#
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Silva is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silva regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Smith
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.#SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it. #SUB2#
Smith 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 is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Smith advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (8) Smith#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Smith moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (10) Smith
Smith moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Silva (0) vs (13) Smith
Silva tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Smith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Smith has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith wants to take his opponent's back but Silva doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T5##SUB2#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva 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. #SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB2#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (16) Smith
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
#T8##SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well. #SUB#
Silva 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 Smith. Oh but Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Smith goes limp - he's gone! Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shogun Silva! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 30
Date: May 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helenius dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Smith#SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helenius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helenius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Helenius 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#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Helenius 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 Helenius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helenius slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Helenius is trying for a kimura here. Smith looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Helenius wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rupert Helenius!
After winning the bout, Rupert Helenius 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:
Bots de Garra 28
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Judge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Smith#SUB2#
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Smith
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Judge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Judge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Judge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Judge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Judge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Judge 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.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage. #T2#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is in trouble now - Judge has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (8) vs (0) Smith
Smith is trying to escape the mount but Judge keeps good control and instead manages to take Smith's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (11) vs (0) Smith
Judge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith turns into Judge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (11) vs (2) Smith#SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge controlling the position.
Smith won't allow Judge to sweep him here. #SUB#
Judge working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith pushing down on Judge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Judge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (15) vs (2) Smith#SUB#
Judge has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Judge is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
#SUB#
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Judge. #SUB#
Judge has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smith is trying to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Judge is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Smith with him. Smith is trying to defend but Judge has an arm under the chin now! Smith grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 23
Date: May 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bodie Helix! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Helix closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the ropes.
Smith looks winded!#TD#
Helix lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helix (2) vs (0) Smith
Helix moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Helix (5) vs (0) Smith
Helix wants to take his opponent's back but Smith doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Helix looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well. #SUB#
Helix working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Helix moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Helix (8) vs (0) Smith#SUB#
Helix has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Helix has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Helix tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
#T1##SUB#
Helix is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
#SUB#
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Helix.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Smith won't enjoy being in this position. Helix looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Smith is tapping - it's over boys! Helix picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bodie Helix!
Bodie Helix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 20
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Calan Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rishkinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Smith is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Rishkinov closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Rishkinov is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rishkinov persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Rishkinov
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rishkinov controls the pace.
Rishkinov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Rishkinov
Rishkinov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (0) vs (7) Rishkinov
Rishkinov trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SUB2#
Rishkinov is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Rishkinov wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Rishkinov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Rishkinov is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Rishkinov controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Rishkinov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Rishkinov content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Rishkinov throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Smith has his hands clasped together but Rishkinov breaks the hold and Smith is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Rishkinov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Serhey Rishkinov!
An out of breath Serhey Rishkinov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a hook. Justis ducked under it nicely.
Justis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Calan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justis moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Some wild striking there from Justis.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Justis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Justis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Justis throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Logan Justis has been cut.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing. #T1#
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice cross by Justis.
Smith clobbers Justis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Justis ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Justis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Justis counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Justis misses its target.
Justis ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
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.
Justis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Justis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Justis misses the target.
Justis thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Justis. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Justis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
A jab from Smith misses.
Justis throws a head kick that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Justis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Justis.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
It appears Justis was looking to counter with a kick there.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Justis dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Justis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Calan Smith has been cut.
Justis throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Smith misses with a body shot
and Justis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Justis looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a jab when Justis was well out of range.
Justis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Justis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith throws out a counter right but Justis avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Smith misses.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Justis backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Justis backs up against the cage.
Smith misses the jab.
Justis misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calan Smith will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands a jab.#CL#
Justis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Justis.
Justis prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Justis controls his hands.
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 wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Justis keeps him there for the moment.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Justis breaks from the clinch.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Justis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Justis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Justis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Justis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith jabs Justis right on the nose. Justis blinks but takes it well.
Justis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Justis forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Justis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Justis manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Justis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith misses with a combination
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justis misses with a wild body shot.
As Justis backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Justis manages to avoid it all.
Justis scores with a shot to the body.
Smith digs a good hook to Justis's body.
Smith looks to land a combination but Justis avoids it well.
Justis throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook. Justis ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Justis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justis is looking to counter punch.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Justis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Justis misses its target.
Jab from Smith.#CL#
Justis forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Justis trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to break free but Justis has control.
#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Justis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Justis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justis misses with a body shot.
Justis misses with a wild body shot.
Justis lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith blocks a jab.#T1#
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Justis.
Justis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Justis lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Justis blocks a jab.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Justis.
Justis throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Justis.
Smith digs a good hook to Justis's body.
Justis swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith digs a good body shot into Justis's ribs.#T2#
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Justis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Justis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justis throws a big shot that misses.
Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Justis on the side of the head.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Justis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Justis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith takes a swing at Justis's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Justis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Justis's belly button to the back.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Jab by Smith.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#Justis is rocked!#KD#
Justis drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Justis is looking for the KO!
Oh Justis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justis lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Smith falls backwards - clearly groggy! Justis dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Justis!
Logan Justis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
DC 47: Niaz vs Line
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#KD2#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Frank crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Frank is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Smith engages and cracks Frank with a massive lead left hook - Frank tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Smith is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calan Smith! |
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Event:
DC 38: Talvela vs Dye
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Ramos misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Ramos works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith with a hook.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Ramos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Ramos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Ramos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good shot there by Smith.#T1#
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramos backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#It looks like Hector Ramos has been cut.
Ramos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Smith scores with a jab.
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramos. Ramos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ramos tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Ramos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ramos misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramos walks into a left hand.
Smith thuds his right hand into Ramos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramos needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Ramos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ramos misses the target.#T4#
Ramos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ramos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramos.
Ramos tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calan Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Ramos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Nice defenses there by Ramos.
Smith tests Ramos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Ramos with an uppercut!#T1#
Ramos tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramos 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 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ramos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
It looked like Ramos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramos takes one to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ramos might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramos takes one to the side of the head.
Ramos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith dips to his left and cracks Ramos with an uppercut!
Calan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ramos lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Ramos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Ramos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ramos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Ramos throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramos walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ramos. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith looks to land a combination. Ramos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramos on the side of the head.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hector Ramos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Ramos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Ramos goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Ramos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramos takes one on the button.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Ramos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Ramos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.#ROC2#Ramos is rocked!#T1#
Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Oh Ramos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Smith misses.
Ramos seems to have got his legs back now.
Ramos drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith looks to land a combination but Ramos avoids it well.
Ramos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Ramos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some wild striking there from Ramos.
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 defending well as Ramos loads up on a big left hand.
Smith catches Ramos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramos avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith tests Ramos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hector Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Ramos's belly button to the back.#T4#
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Ramos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos misses with a straight left.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Calan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos misses with a wild combination.
Smith jabs at Ramos's body.
Ramos misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calan Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calan Smith! |
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Event:
DC 29: Rematch Bonanza
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith looks to land a left hand but Sven moved out of range nicely.
Jayden Sven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sven throws a right hand that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sven throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Sven just misses with a punch to the body.
Sven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sven looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Sven gets a clinch.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Sven has the dominant position.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sven paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith throws a body punch but Sven moves out of range.
Sven lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sven swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Sven throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. #T1#
Sven with a hook.#CL2#
Sven darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.#BC2#
Sven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Sven clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Sven.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sven has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Sven misses. #CL2#
Sven moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Sven to work.
#T2#
Sven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sven working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sven stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sven misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Sven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sven slips a jab from Smith.
Sven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sven 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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sven scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Sven tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith misses with a hook
and Sven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Sven.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Sven ducks down to avoid it.
Sven is looking for the big counter here.
Sven ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a hook
and Sven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sven dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Sven.
Smith swinging wildly here.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sven lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith looks to land a combination but Sven avoids it well.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sven works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Sven misses the target.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sven scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Sven forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sven has him pressed against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Sven manages to break the clinch.
Sven smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Sven dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Sven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Sven.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Sven.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Sven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith throws a combination. Sven tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Sven connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Sven lands a head shot.
Sven looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sven counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sven drops Smith with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Smith! Sven dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayden Sven! |
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Event:
DC 20: Nitro vs Tenkula
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Late slips under a jab from Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Late misses the target.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Little Late has been cut.#KD#
Late lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Late thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Smith is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Calan Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Late finish him?
Smith walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Smith limp body while Late jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Little Late!
Little Late managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DC Sunday Sesh 5
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith moves away from the strike by Harris.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Terrance Harris has been cut.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Smith throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Harris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Harris counters by clinching up.
Smith just leaning against Harris, taking a breather.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Harris wants to break free but Smith has control.
Harris is trying to break free.
Smith has Harris pressed against the cage, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harris tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Harris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Harris has Smith pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Harris misses.
Smith throws a leg kick but Harris moved away.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris. #T3#
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Harris.
Harris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Harris throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris connects with a leg kick.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Harris tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Harris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Smith avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris is looking to land body kicks.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Harris throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris scores with a push kick.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Harris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Harris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Harris misses its target.
Terrance Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Smith looks to move away, Harris throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harris misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Harris - that will leave a mark!
#CL#
Harris moves into the clinch.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris throws a body kick that misses.
Smith moves out of range as Harris strikes.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harris throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harris lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harris.
Harris misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Harris tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harris counters with a left to the body.
Terrance Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris connects with the punch.
Harris misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris with the inside leg kick.
Smith throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harris with a body shot.
Calan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harris, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harris lands a jab.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Harris connects with a body shot.
Harris scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Harris backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Harris manages to avoid it all.
Harris cracks Smith with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Harris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Harris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy body kick from Harris
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Harris.
Harris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Harris moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Harris backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Harris manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harris misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#Terrance Harris's cut is getting worse.
Harris scores with a nice right hand.
Harris lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#Terrance Harris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Harris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Harris quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harris.#T3#
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harris!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harris.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Harris scores with a jab.
Harris takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Harris is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Smith misses.
Harris is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harris wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Terrance Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Calan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris pushes Smith away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Terrance Harris.
Well Harris 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Harris!
Terrance Harris thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 7: Turgeon vs Thorn
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Amberwood. #CUT2#It looks like Calan Smith has been cut.#CL2#
Amberwood moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Amberwood misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amberwood.
Amberwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amberwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Amberwood.
Amberwood working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Amberwood fails to land.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Amberwood moves into the clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Amberwood pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amberwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Amberwood.
Amberwood is struggling to control the position.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Amberwood.
Amberwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Amberwood has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amberwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Amberwood won't allow it.
#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amberwood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Amberwood counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Amberwood rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Amberwood.
Amberwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Amberwood can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Amberwood taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith wants to break free but Amberwood has control.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amberwood has him pressed against the cage.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Amberwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amberwood.
Amberwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Amberwood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Amberwood has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Amberwood has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amberwood.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Amberwood.
Amberwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Amberwood.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Amberwood slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Amberwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amberwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Amberwood has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Amberwood.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amberwood.
Amberwood working aggressively here.
Amberwood tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocking some punches.
Amberwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Amberwood keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Amberwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calan Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Amberwood misses with a double jab.
Amberwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Amberwood drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Amberwood misses with a punch to the body.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Amberwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amberwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Amberwood tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Amberwood back against the cage.
Amberwood has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amberwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amberwood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith tries to break free but Amberwood pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amberwood.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Amberwood wants to stall.
#T1##BC2#
Amberwood manages to break the clinch.
Amberwood misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Amberwood loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Amberwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amberwood is looking to clinch.
Amberwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amberwood tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Amberwood clinches up against the cage.
Amberwood working aggressively here.
#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Amberwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Amberwood.#T2#
Amberwood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Amberwood moved out of range.
Amberwood is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Amberwood darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Amberwood tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Amberwood back against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amberwood is stalling here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amberwood leaning against his opponent.
Amberwood receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amberwood. #T3#
Amberwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Amberwood misses with a body punch.
A short right from Amberwood.
Amberwood leaning against his opponent.
Craig Amberwood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Amberwood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Amberwood fails to land.
Amberwood taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Amberwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Amberwood.
Amberwood misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Amberwood tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Amberwood wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Amberwood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Amberwood moves into the clinch.
Amberwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amberwood prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Amberwood misses with some punches.
Smith tries to circle away but Amberwood has him pinned against the cage.
Amberwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amberwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Amberwood - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Amberwood has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Amberwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Calan Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Amberwood closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Amberwood is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Amberwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amberwood moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amberwood wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Amberwood is rocked!
Amberwood tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a huge right that knocks Amberwood out cold! Smith is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calan Smith! |
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Event:
DC 1: Initiation
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Big Foot tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Big Foot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Big Foot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Big Foot 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Big Foot maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smith could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Big Foot has cracked it and Smith is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Big Foot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Unicorn Big Foot! |
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Event:
KOP BAW!
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maas catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maas.
A nice leg kick from Maas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maas is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Maas misses with a two punch combination.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Maas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maas get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Maas stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Smith runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calan Smith! |
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Event:
KOP KLASS
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith avoids the body shot from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a lazy head kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Slaissi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with some punches.
Slaissi misses with a body punch.
Slaissi is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slaissi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slaissi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Slaissi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slaissi lands an uppercut.#T1#
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slaissi lands a body shot.
Slaissi lands with a left to the head.
Slaissi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Slaissi - that landed with a thud.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaissi gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body.
Slaissi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaissi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Slaissi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith wants to break free but Slaissi has control.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Slaissi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to pull guard but Slaissi forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#T2#
Slaissi lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slaissi.
Slaissi digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slaissi lands a right hand. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Slaissi lands a left hand.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slaissi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smith with a big uppercut! Smith tries to clinch up but Slaissi pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Smith to the mat! Smith covers up and Slaissi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bimbo Slaissi! |
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Event:
KOP BlAST
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Marden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Marden shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marden moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Marden checks a leg kick.
Smith leaves Marden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Calan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marden shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Marden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marden trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Marden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marden is controlling him.
Marden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marden throwing strikes but missing.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marden manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Marden keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Marden working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marden wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Marden is working away.
Marden trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith is trying to control. Marden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Marden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Marden. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back.
Marden is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Marden trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marden is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smith is staying active.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marden is looking to improve his position.
Marden is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calan Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Marden misses with a body kick.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD2#
Marden shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marden winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marden 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden 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.
Marden 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.
Marden working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marden is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Marden wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position. #T1#
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marden is working away from the top position though.
Marden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marden stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Marden. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Marden is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Smith is hurt! He's hurt bad - Marden fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Smith from any more punishment! Congratulations to Marden! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bulla Marden!
Our winner, Bulla Marden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
-GFC 2-
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Shannon moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Shannon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shannon swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Shannon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith works over Shannon's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Mark Shannon has been cut.
Shannon walks into a jab.
Calan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shannon goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Shannon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Shannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands a jab.
Shannon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.#T1#
Shannon checks a leg kick nicely.
Shannon darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Shannon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Smith rushes Shannon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Shannon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shannon misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
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.
#T2#
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Shannon shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shannon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shannon misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Shannon is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Shannon up against the cage.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Shannon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Shannon wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Shannon.
Shannon avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Shannon. #T3##BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shannon sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Shannon tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shannon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to circle away but Shannon has him pinned against the cage.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shannon prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith tries to break free but Shannon pushes him back against the cage.
Shannon keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smith clinches. #T4##BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Shannon tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shannon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.#TD2#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Shannon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calan Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Shannon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith throws a combination. Shannon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Shannon's head but Shannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shannon moves away.
Smith connects with the punch.#CUT2#Mark Shannon's cut is getting worse.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Shannon tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Shannon wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Shannon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shannon gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Smith drops Shannon with a beautiful combination! Shannon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Shannon is rocked!#T1#
Shannon blocks a head kick by Smith.
Calan Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Shannon.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice hook to Shannon's body. Shannon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Shannon saw that one coming.#T2#
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#Mark Shannon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shannon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shannon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mark Shannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shannon takes one on the button.
Shannon closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Shannon pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Shannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to bum rush Shannon with a series of wild strikes but Shannon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shannon tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith cracks Shannon with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Mark Shannon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shannon darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Shannon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shannon seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Shannon throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.#CL2#
Smith rushes Shannon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shannon 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 tries to break free but Shannon pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Shannon.
Shannon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shannon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shannon tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Shannon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Smith decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shannon defends well.
Shannon looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Shannon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Shannon misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shannon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shannon on the side of the head. #CL2#
Smith pushes Shannon up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shannon backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.#ROC2# Shannon is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Shannon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Calan Smith! |
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Event:
GFC 155 TOURNAMENT FINAL ROUND
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Marks is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Marks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Marks gets a clinch.
Marks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marks jumps guard but Smith turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Marks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Marks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaVell Marks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marks is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with the combination.
Marks with a poor takedown
and Marks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
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 two punch combination.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Marks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Marks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Marks closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Marks pushes Smith against the ropes but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith avoids the body shot from Marks.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Smith rushes Marks and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like LaVell Marks has been cut.
Marks tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Smith counters with a crisp right hand that drops Marks! Smith lets Marks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Marks is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith cracks Marks with a hook to the temple - Marks is on wobbly legs here! Smith swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Marks falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Smith wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Calan Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Li Citra wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Li Citra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Li Citra swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Li Citra wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Li Citra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Li Citra scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li Citra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Li Citra backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Li Citra wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a crisp right that sends Li Citra to the canvas! Smith follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calan Smith! |
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