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Event:
PFF 12 - Steve vs McKenna
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
A combination from Smarks does no damage.
Kneecap thuds a left hand into Smarks's body.
Smarks has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kneecap to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Smarks. That snapped Kneecap's head back.
Smarks misses with a series of wild punches.
Smarks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Kneecap has Smarks up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneecap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kneecap scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneecap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smarks tries for a takedown. No joy.
I was talking to Kneecap's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneecap lands a right hand.
Smarks wants a takedown.
Pretentious Kneecap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Smarks.
Smarks is working for takedown but Kneecap is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kneecap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kneecap.
Kneecap lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneecap lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Smarks is rocked!#T1#
Kneecap misses with some punches.
Smarks is still on wobbly legs! Can Kneecap finish him?
Kneecap misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneecap has a couple of punches blocked by Smarks.
Kneecap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kneecap fails to land.
Smarks blocks an uppercut.
Kneecap misses with the head strike.
Smarks looking for a takedown.
Kneecap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneecap misses with the head strike.
Kneecap misses with some punches.
Kneecap misses with some punches.
Smarks blocks an uppercut.
Kneecap throws a head punch that misses.
Kneecap misses with the head strike.
Kneecap misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Kneecap.
Smarks blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smarks.
Kneecap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smarks can't get the takedown.
Smarks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneecap has a couple of punches blocked by Smarks.
Smarks can't get the takedown.
Kneecap swings wildly with an uppercut but Smarks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smarks pushes off an throws an elbow but Kneecap leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneecap.
Smarks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneecap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneecap has a couple of punches blocked by Smarks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smarks.
Kneecap gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smarks.
Kneecap throws a head punch that misses.
Kneecap working aggressively here.
Smarks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneecap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smarks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneecap misses with some punches.
Kneecap misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneecap misses with the head strike.
Smarks wants a takedown.
Kneecap prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneecap misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneecap has a couple of punches blocked by Smarks.
Kneecap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Smarks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smarks blocking some punches.
Kneecap has a couple of punches blocked by Smarks.
Kneecap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneecap has a couple of punches blocked by Smarks.
Kneecap throws a head punch that misses.
Smarks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneecap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smarks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smarks blocks an uppercut.
Kneecap throws a punch but it's blocked by Smarks.
Kneecap misses with a punch on the inside.
Smarks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneecap works on Smarks's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneecap working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smarks.
Kneecap misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smarks.
Smarks seems to have recovered his senses.
Kneecap is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kneecap gets through Smarks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smarks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kneecap after a bit of a struggle.
Kneecap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kneecap.
Smarks is trying to drag Kneecap to the mat but Kneecap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneecap throws a big uppercut that drops Smarks! More strikes from Kneecap and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smarks lies dazed against the cage as Kneecap celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pretentious Kneecap!
Pretentious Kneecap decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
PFF 6 - Tony vs Cook
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Rostov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Rostov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smarks tries to roll over but Rostov keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smarks is trying to control but can't.
Smarks tries to get to full guard but Rostov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Smarks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rostov slips a nice elbow through Smarks's hands, connecting with Smarks's forehead.
Smarks controlling the position for now.
Rostov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smarks tries to roll over but Rostov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rostov is working for a kimura but Smarks is defending it quite comfortably.
Smarks is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Rostov trying to control the action but Smarks is working from the bottom.
Smarks keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rostov throwing shots but Smarks is blocking nicely.
Rostov trying to control from half guard but Smarks is working away.
Smarks gets full guard.
Rostov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rostov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smarks is retaining full guard.
Smarks controls Rostov momentarily but Rostov frees himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Smarks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smarks working a defensive guard here.
Smarks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rostov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rostov stands up over Smarks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smarks seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smarks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smarks trying to control but Rostov is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Rostov has his foot on Smarks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smarks works his way back into a safe position though.
Smarks being controlled here momentarily.
Smarks working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Smarks content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rostov has locked up a guillotine! Rostov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Smarks is holding on here and Rostov must be using up a lot of energy. Smarks has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rostov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Rostov!
Alex Rostov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vikai Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Peterhof Fightfest 1
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Smarks throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smarks throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smarks won't be happy with that.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smarks to see if he's OK.
Nurmagomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smarks tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Smarks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smarks gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Nurmagomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smarks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smarks's head.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Smarks wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Smarks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smarks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smarks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smarks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Smarks has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Smarks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smarks trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Smarks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Smarks is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Smarks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smarks is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smarks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Smarks is rocked!
Nurmagomedov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Smarks is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nurmagomedov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Smarks from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nurmagomedov! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Nurmagomedov!
Fedor Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Bear Brawl 4
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Galato wants to clinch.
Smarks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Galato. Smarks shrugs it off though.
Smarks shoots in but Galato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smarks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galato really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Galato tries to clinch there but Smarks circles away.
Smarks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Galato lands a jab to the nose.
Smarks shoots in looking for a takedown but Galato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smarks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smarks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galato as he jumps to the side.
Simone Galato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Smarks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smarks shoots in but Galato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smarks fails to land the takedown.
Smarks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Smarks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Galato scores with a head kick.
#ROC#
Smarks is rocked!
Simone Galato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galato feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Smarks collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simone Galato!
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Event:
RBB 22:Trabowsky vs Montgomery
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Smarks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hart tries to avoid it but Smarks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hart to the ground. Hart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smarks dives in and grabs Hart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hart pushes down on Smarks's head and hops out.
Hart looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Smarks shoots in for a double leg but Hart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Smarks.#TD2#
Hart gets caught flat footed, as Smarks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hart is keeping the position for now.
Smarks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smarks postures up.
Smarks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
My spies in The Bear's Den ($300) inform me that Smarks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smarks wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
Smarks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Smarks wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smarks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smarks dives in and grabs Hart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hart pushes down on Smarks's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Smarks misses. #TD2#
Smarks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smarks looks winded!#SUB2#
Smarks is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Smarks is taking a breather. Hart 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.#SUB2#
Smarks is looking for a kimura but Hart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smarks to get the leverage.
Hart regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smarks.
Hart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smarks's guard. #REVR#
Hart trying to control but Smarks is working from the bottom.
Hart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smarks on the ground.
Smarks working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB2#
Hart is sitting in close to Smarks's body. Smarks has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hart is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hart is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Smarks.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alvin Smarks!
After winning the bout, Alvin Smarks 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:
RBB 18: Steve vs Dodd
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Smarks's corner calls for a 1-2. Smarks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smarks dives in for a single leg takedown but Juei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smarks shoots in for a double leg but Juei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Smarks with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Smarks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smarks stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Juei as Smarks shoots in.
Smarks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smarks dives in for a single leg takedown but Juei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smarks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smarks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juei tries to avoid it but Smarks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juei to the ground. Juei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smarks is breathing heavily.
Smarks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smarks as he jumps to the side. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Juei.
Smarks shoots in and drives through. Juei sprawls well.
Smarks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juei as he jumps to the side.
Juei shoots in looking for a takedown but Smarks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been told by Smarks's head coaches at The Bear's Den ($300) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smarks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Juei pinned against the cage. Juei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Juei clinches up with Smarks and pushes him back against the cage.
Juei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smarks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Smarks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Juei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smarks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Juei pinned against the cage. Juei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smarks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Juei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Juei gets caught flat footed, as Smarks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smarks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Juei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smarks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Smarks looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Smarks 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.
Smarks passes Juei's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Smarks seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Juei is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alvin Smarks!
A relieved looking Alvin Smarks 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:
RBB 15: Steve vs Maximov
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Smarks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tessier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tessier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tessier lands a nice shot to the body.
Smarks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tessier.
Smarks jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tessier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smarks.
Tessier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smarks avoids a kick to the body.
Tessier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smarks's head.
Smarks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tessier avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smarks.
Smarks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smarks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Smarks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tessier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvin Smarks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smarks tries to clinch but Tessier moves out of range.
Tessier is looking for the big counter here.
Smarks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smarks shoots for a takedown but Tessier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smarks shoots in and drives through. Tessier sprawls well.
Smarks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tessier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smarks is breathing heavily.
Tessier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smarks back to the cage. Tessier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
Smarks is rocked!
Tessier throws a sloppy head kick and Smarks moves out of range easily.
Oh Smarks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tessier finds Smarks's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Smarks flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Tessier lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Smarks will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicholas Tessier!
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Event:
RBB: Fight Night III
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Smarks avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Nurmagomedov. No joy for Smarks on that attempt. #CL2#
Smarks instigates a clinch.
Smarks is working for takedown but Nurmagomedov is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Nurmagomedov has picked Smarks up - he's going for a ride! Nurmagomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Smarks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Smarks is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Smarks actively working from the bottom here.
Smarks wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Smarks is blocking nicely.
Smarks tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.#T1#
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Smarks dodges it nicely.
Smarks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smarks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back!#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smarks gets his way!
Nurmagomedov trying to get back to his feet but Smarks is in full control for now.
Nurmagomedov tries to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to his feet but Smarks has full control of the position and if anything, Nurmagomedov has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2##ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smarks has his opponent's back but Nurmagomedov is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Smarks.
Smarks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nurmagomedov is fending him off so far but Smarks persists. Nope, Nurmagomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Fedor Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Smarks.
Nurmagomedov cracks Smarks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smarks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from side control.
Smarks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Smarks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smarks tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov prevents Smarks from improving his position.
Smarks is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Smarks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smarks is looking for a triangle but Nurmagomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Nurmagomedov works over Smarks with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmagomedov'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.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smarks looking for a sweep. Not yet Smarks, not yet.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Smarks is rocked!
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smarks is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Smarks's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Nurmagomedov!
An intense looking Fedor Nurmagomedov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks, guys! We trained hard and the strategy paid off. Good fight, Alvin! '.
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Event:
RBB: Fight Night II
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Constantine lands a glancing blow to the side of Smarks's head.
Smarks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Constantine as he avoids it easily.
Smarks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Smarks is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Constantine knocks Smarks out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Constantine!
A victorious Joe Constantine 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:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Smarks and Dan McAdams. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alvin Smarks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dan McAdams!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McAdams has Smarks up against the cage in a clinch.
McAdams decides to pull guard.
Smarks trying to move into half guard but instead McAdams has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smarks (0) vs (2) McAdams
Smarks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McAdams defends it easily.
McAdams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAdams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams 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.
McAdams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McAdams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smarks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McAdams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McAdams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smarks is looking for a triangle but McAdams pushes his legs off easily.
Smarks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McAdams forces his way into half guard.
Smarks tries to get to full guard but McAdams has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdams seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smarks is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan McAdams!
An out of breath Dan McAdams 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:
RBB Fight Night I
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Smarks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Smarks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sveshnikov's half guard.
Smarks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sveshnikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sveshnikov is looking for a sweep. Smarks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sveshnikov gets back to full guard.
Smarks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sveshnikov with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Smarks can't handle though.
Our spies down at at The Bear's Den ($300) inform us that Sveshnikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Sveshnikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing that Smarks has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smarks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sveshnikov's guard.
Smarks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smarks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smarks scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Sveshnikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sveshnikov wants to pass the guard but Smarks is keeping the position.#SUB#
Smarks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sveshnikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sveshnikov trying to move into half guard but instead Smarks has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Smarks content to stall in guard here.
Smarks trying to control the position from guard on top but Sveshnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smarks tries to stand but Sveshnikov is controlling from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Sveshnikov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Smarks rolls with it to try and escape but Sveshnikov cranks on the arm and Smarks is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Sveshnikov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smarks is defended easily by Murphy.#CL2#
Murphy rushes Smarks and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Smarks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smarks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Smarks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smarks has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Murphy doesn't defend quickly enough and Smarks has managed to lock this one up! Can Murphy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Smarks on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alvin Smarks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Smarks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smarks working away.
Smarks working the ground and pound but Norman is defending the strikes.
Norman is trying to control Smarks's posture but Smarks avoids it.
Smarks trying to control the action but Norman is working from the bottom.
Norman wants to control but Smarks postures up.
Smarks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norman seems a little lost for a moment, as Smarks dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smarks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smarks wants to control but Norman is keeping him busy.
Norman is looking to reverse the position.
Norman being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Norman is looking to regain half guard here but Smarks keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Smarks has an Americana. Norman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Smarks is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Smarks hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alvin Smarks!
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