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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Smyth dives in and grabs Desceosarrafo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo pushes down on Smyth's head and hops out.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Smyth avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Desceosarrafo.
Smyth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Desceosarrafo defends well and Smyth ends up having to push Desceosarrafo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smyth working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
#KD2#
Desceosarrafo lands a left and a right that send Smyth crashing to the mat, dazed. Desceosarrafo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Smyth is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smyth is holding his hands too far apart here. Desceosarrafo throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Smyth is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Desceosarrafo! |
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Event:
SPFT #11
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Peterson with a hook.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smyth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Smyth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smyth showed some decent athleticism there.
Peterson trying to control from the bottom.
Smyth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smyth seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smyth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smyth is keen to just control but Peterson is a slippery customer.
Peterson wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
Smyth throwing shots but Peterson is blocking nicely. #T1#
Smyth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Peterson is trying to stand up here but Smyth is controlling him well.
Smyth wants to free his trapped foot but Peterson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smyth content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peterson takes a swing at Smyth's ribcage but misses.
Smyth misses with a takedown attempt - Peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peterson misses with a hook.
We've been told by Smyth's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Smyth saw that one coming.
Peterson scores with a body shot.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Smyth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Peterson manages to circle out of the way.
Peterson throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Smyth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peterson.
A jab from Peterson finds it's way through Smyth's defenses. #TD#
Smyth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smyth is in Peterson's guard.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Smyth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smyth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peterson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard but Smyth has mounted him!
Peterson can't escape the position.
Smyth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T3##SUB#
Smyth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smyth prevents Peterson from getting the reversal.#SU#
Smyth stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD#
Smyth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peterson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Smyth drags him back down.
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Smyth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Peterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peterson struggling a bit here.
Smyth takes a little break here. Peterson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Smyth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Peterson finds it's way through Smyth's defenses.
Smyth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Peterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smyth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Peterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smyth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
A low kick lands for Peterson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smyth.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peterson! But no joy.
Peterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smyth. That did some damage!
Peterson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Peterson leaves Smyth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
Smyth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Peterson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smyth avoids a kick to the body.
Smyth closes the distance and clinches up with Peterson, looking for a takedown. Smyth pushes Peterson against the cage but Peterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smyth is defended easily by Peterson.
Smyth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peterson tries a head kick but it misses.
William Smyth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phoenix Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smyth. That did some damage!
Smyth goes for a double leg but Peterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peterson continues to drive forward.
The referee calls for Peterson to work.
#BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smyth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smyth somewhat.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Smyth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smyth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
No luck for Smyth with that takedown attempt.
Smyth shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peterson.
Peterson throws a right and a left that Smyth avoids nicely.
Smyth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smyth.
Peterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Smyth throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely. #TD#
Smyth looking to score a takedown here. Peterson is defending well but Smyth drives through and ends up in Peterson's guard.
Peterson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peterson lands a jab to Smyth's midsection.
Peterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smyth fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Smyth looking to score a takedown here. Peterson is defending well but Smyth drives through and ends up in Peterson's guard.#T3#
Peterson is pulling down on Smyth's head. It's preventing any offense from Smyth, at least for the moment.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smyth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smyth is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.
Peterson looking to control.
Peterson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Peterson being controlled here, momentarily.
Smyth prevents Peterson from getting back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peterson looking to control but Smyth passes into half guard.
Smyth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Peterson is doing well to control the position and prevent Smyth from advancing to side control.
Peterson wants to improve his position but Smyth is controlling well.
Peterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson misses with a leg kick.
Smyth feinted with a counter takedown.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Smyth's head but Smyth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smyth dives in for a single leg takedown but Peterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smyth takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Peterson manages to break the clinch.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smyth's sensitive parts.
Smyth dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Smyth's head and hops out.
Smyth shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smyth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson lands a body shot.
#TD#
Smyth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peterson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peterson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smyth. #SUB#
Smyth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson is not content to let Smyth control the position. #T1##ES2#
Peterson sneaks out the side door and pushes Smyth away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Peterson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smyth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smyth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peterson defends it nicely.
Smyth needs to keep his hands up - Peterson had a free shot at his head there.
Peterson misses with a two punch combination.
Peterson throws a good cross that connects.
Peterson lands with a kick to the temple. Smyth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Nice shot by Peterson.#ROC2#Smyth is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smyth if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Smyth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Smyth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Peterson manages to circle out of the way.
Smyth seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Smyth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Smyth drives through with a takedown into Peterson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Peterson is looking to stand back up but Smyth counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Peterson.
Peterson tries to roll over but Smyth keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Peterson looking for submissions off his back.
Smyth trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB#
Smyth is looking for a kimura but Peterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smyth to get the leverage.
Peterson tries to roll over but Smyth keeps him under control.
Peterson is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Peterson actively working from the bottom here.
William Smyth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smyth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smyth frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Peterson is trying to reverse the position but instead Smyth has taken his back - oops!
Peterson tries to escape the position.
Smyth tries to get the hooks in deep but Peterson pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Smyth tightening his grip on Peterson, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Smyth looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phoenix Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phoenix Peterson!
During a confident post fight interview, Phoenix Peterson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SPFT #7
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Li Citra as he connects with a hook.
Li Citra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Li Citra wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Smyth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smyth staying calm.
Li Citra can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li Citra is trying to buck Smyth off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smyth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Li Citra is letting Smyth control him for a moment. #T1#
Smyth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Li Citra for as long as he can get away with.
Li Citra is pushing Smyth's head away, looking to escape. Smyth manages to hold on to the position though.
Smyth working the head with strikes.
Li Citra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smyth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smyth taking a breather here.
Li Citra struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Li Citra is not content to let Smyth control the position.
Li Citra wants to control but Smyth postures up.
Smyth working the head and body with strikes.
Li Citra is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smyth is controlling him well.
Smyth trying to control the action but Li Citra is working from the bottom.
Li Citra pushes Smyth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smyth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##SUB#
Smyth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Li Citra felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth throws a strike aimed at the side of Li Citra's head but Li Citra avoids it well.
Smyth trying to control the action but Li Citra is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Li Citra is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Smyth's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Smyth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smyth trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Smyth seems to be working for a kimura but Li Citra defends the submission attempt.
Smyth prevents Li Citra from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li Citra is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Smyth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A low kick lands for Li Citra.
Luca Li Citra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smyth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smyth misses with a takedown attempt - Li Citra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smyth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smyth misses with a takedown attempt
and Smyth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smyth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li Citra lands a right hook to the body.
Li Citra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Li Citra.#ROC2#Smyth is rocked!
Smyth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown but Li Citra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Li Citra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD2#
Li Citra cracks Smyth with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smyth looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Li Citra finish him?
Oh Smyth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li Citra digs a good body shot into Smyth's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Li Citra throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Smyth is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luca Li Citra!
Luca Li Citra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SPFT #4
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smyth.
Smyth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, jab by Jam - just one landing.
Jam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smyth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jam throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Smyth's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Jam dives in looking to finish as Smyth flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Jam's strikes! Jam is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Smyth's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Smyth was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Jam!
Toe Jam took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Northern Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SPFT #1
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Smyth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smyth moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Smyth moves away and avoids it.
Smyth misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smyth is defended easily by Diaz.#TD2#
Smyth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smyth is in Diaz's guard.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyth is one step ahead there.
Smyth tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Smyth is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Smyth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Smyth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smyth fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz digs a good hook to Smyth's body.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Dick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Smyth.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smyth moves away.
Diaz misses with a hook. Smyth ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Smyth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smyth in side control lands a decent elbow.
Diaz wants to control but Smyth postures up.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Diaz gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Smyth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Diaz tries to roll over but Smyth keeps him under control.
Smyth is taking a breather. Diaz 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.
Smyth misses with a head shot. Diaz uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smyth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smyth looking to pass the guard.
Smyth throws a big elbow that misses.
Smyth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz is trying to keep Smyth in close.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dick Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smyth slips a jab from Diaz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Smyth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smyth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Smyth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smyth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Smyth fails with a takedown attempt.
Dick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Smyth.
Smyth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smyth moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Smyth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Smyth shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is controlling Smyth's posture.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smyth.
Diaz controlling Smyth's posture.
Smyth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Smyth dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Smyth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smyth postures up.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Smyth being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Smyth postures up.
Smyth 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.
Smyth won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smyth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smyth shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Smyth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Smyth slips under a jab from Diaz.
Smyth looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Smyth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smyth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Smyth. Smyth gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Smyth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Smyth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diaz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Dick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Smyth. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Smyth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Diaz trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Smyth is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Smyth prevents Diaz from improving his position.#SUB2#
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dick Diaz will probably get the nod.
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#
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smyth.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smyth.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Smyth.
Diaz with a jab.
Smyth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smyth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smyth. #TD2#
Smyth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz pushes Smyth off and scrambles back to his feet.
William Smyth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smyth.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Smyth shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Smyth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Smyth tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Smyth.
Smyth shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Smyth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smyth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smyth has a takedown stuffed.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Smyth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smyth fails with the takedown.#T2#
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Smyth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smyth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Smyth moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smyth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Smyth with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Smyth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz regains half guard.
Diaz is positioning himself well to prevent Smyth advancing to mount. #T3#
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Smyth wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz keeping control of the position.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smyth stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Smyth is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Smyth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz trying to get back to full guard but Smyth takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Smyth avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Diaz!
A very excited looking Dick Diaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Smyth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smyth lands in his opponent's guard.
Big Foot has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smyth is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Big Foot tries to score a body lock takedown but Smyth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Big Foot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smyth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Big Foot with that takedown attempt.
William Smyth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
Smyth misses with a series of wild punches.
Big Foot fails to land the takedown.
Smyth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Smyth. Those never looked like landing.
Big Foot changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!#TD#
Big Foot gets caught napping as Smyth dives in and scores a takedown. Big Foot manages to retain guard.
Big Foot wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smyth manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Smyth trying to control the pace. #T1#
Smyth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smyth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Big Foot's head.
Smyth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Smyth is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Big Foot still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Big Foot has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Smyth tries to bench press Big Foot off him but Big Foot keeps the position.
Smyth's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} 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.
Big Foot is staying tight to Smyth's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Big Foot advances nicely into full mount. #T2##SUB2#
Big Foot is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smyth is surviving well by controlling Big Foot's body position as best he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Big Foot working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smyth tries to hold on but Big Foot pushes him away.
Big Foot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smyth is looking to escape.
Smyth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Big Foot tries to control but Smyth wriggling away. #SUB2#
Big Foot moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smyth has worked his arm free - good work by Smyth!
Smyth tries to buck Big Foot off but Big Foot is having none of it.#SUB2#
Big Foot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smyth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Smyth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Big Foot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big Foot working away.
Smyth wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smyth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Big Foot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smyth regains half guard there - taking advantage of Big Foot's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Smyth tries to get to full guard but Big Foot has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Big Foot is trying to control the action in half guard but Smyth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Big Foot is trying to work for a kimura but Smyth is defending well.
Big Foot wants to control but Smyth is keeping him busy.
Big Foot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smyth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smyth tries to roll over but Big Foot keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Smyth has one foot on Big Foot's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Smyth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Big Foot avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Smyth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Big Foot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smyth circles away.
Big Foot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smyth circles away.
Smyth feinted with a counter takedown.
Smyth stuffs the takedown attempt from Big Foot. Big Foot gets slowly back to his feet.
William Smyth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smyth. Big Foot does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Big Foot.
William Smyth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big Foot doesn't manage to clinch there - Smyth circles away.
No joy there for Smyth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Big Foot with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Smyth misses. #TD2#
Smyth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smyth wants to sweep here but Big Foot controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Big Foot stands up and waves to Smyth to follow him.
Smyth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1##TD2#
Big Foot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smyth's guard.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Big Foot is breathing heavily.
Smyth is pulling down on Big Foot's head. It's preventing any offense from Big Foot, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smyth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
Smyth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smyth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Big Foot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now.
Big Foot is looking to pass into half guard but Smyth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smyth is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Big Foot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Smyth gets to his feet - Big Foot follows without any prompting.
Big Foot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smyth circles away.
Smyth shoots for a double leg takedown but Big Foot sprawls well. He's pushed Smyth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Big Foot but Big Foot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smyth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smyth throws a nice looking combination but Big Foot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smyth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Big Foot gets caught flat footed, as Smyth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Big Foot manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3#
Big Foot tries to score a body lock takedown but Smyth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Big Foot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smyth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Smyth manages to break the clinch.
Big Foot shoots for a takedown but Smyth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Smyth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Big Foot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Big Foot manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Big Foot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Big Foot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Smyth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Big Foot to the ground. Smyth is now in Big Foot's guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smyth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Big Foot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smyth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Big Foot controls Smyth momentarily but Smyth frees himself.
Smyth pushing down on Big Foot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
Smyth tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Smyth dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Big Foot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smyth defends it nicely.#TD2#
Smyth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Big Foot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Big Foot preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smyth is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Smyth trying to control but Big Foot is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyth is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Big Foot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Big Foot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Big Foot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Big Foot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smyth controls the pace.
Big Foot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smyth holds on and takes a little breather.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smyth working for a triangle but Big Foot defends it easily.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
William Smyth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Big Foot stopping the sweep attempt from Smyth.#T3#
Big Foot trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Big Foot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now.
Big Foot keeps trying to improve his position.#ES#
Smyth is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Big Foot presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Big Foot looking for a takedown.
Smyth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Big Foot.
William Smyth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
Big Foot tries to score a body lock takedown but Smyth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Smyth manages to break the clinch.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smyth but Smyth pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Smyth leaves Big Foot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smyth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Smyth. Those never looked like landing.
Big Foot shoots in but Smyth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left and a right from Smyth both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big Foot dives in for a single leg takedown but Smyth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smyth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Big Foot can do to turn this around?
Smyth looks to land a body kick but Big Foot moved away.
Smyth shoots for a double leg takedown but Big Foot sprawls well. He's pushed Smyth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Big Foot wants to counter with a clinch but Smyth pushes him away.
Smyth swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown but Smyth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Big Foot.
Smyth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Smyth misses.
Unicorn Big Foot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smyth stuffs the takedown attempt from Big Foot. Big Foot gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Smyth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smyth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Smyth!
An out of breath William Smyth 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:
SSG 111 Waterman vs Gerbandi
Date: Feb 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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 3 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Smyth holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Smyth has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gambini regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Gambini
Smyth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Gambini has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Smyth trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Smyth wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini controlling Smyth's posture.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Gambini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smyth controlling from the top position.
Gambini can't keep his opponent in guard - Smyth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Gambini keeping control of the position.
Smyth is pressing down on Gambini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gambini is holding on for now.
Gambini tries to get to full guard but Smyth has control of the leg.
Smyth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gambini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gambini controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Gambini wants to get back to full guard.
Smyth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gambini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but Gambini defending well.
Smyth prevents Gambini from improving his position.
Smyth is keen to just control but Gambini is a slippery customer.
Smyth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gambini works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Smyth passes Gambini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smyth wants to take a breather but Gambini is having none of it.
Gambini is looking for a sweep. Smyth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Smyth is working for a kimura but Gambini is defending it quite comfortably.
Smyth wants to take a breather but Gambini is having none of it. #SUB#
Smyth is working for a kimura but Gambini is defending it quite comfortably.
Gambini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Gambini wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
Gambini is trying to get back to full guard.
Gambini is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.
Smyth wants to free his trapped foot but Gambini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smyth is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Gambini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smyth wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gambini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gambini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gambini pulls Smyth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smyth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smyth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Smyth is fighting to break Gambini's control of his arms but Gambini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gambini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smyth manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gambini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Gambini preventing the sweep.
Gambini looking to pass the guard.
Smyth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gambini controls the pace.
Smyth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gambini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (5) Gambini
Smyth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smyth is trying to escape the position but Gambini is controlling the position. #T9#
Gambini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working.
Smyth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gambini's best efforts.
Gambini slows the pace down in half guard.
Gambini prevents Smyth from improving his position.
Gambini is taking a breather. Smyth 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.#T10#
Smyth wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Smyth trying to get back to full guard but Gambini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (8) Gambini
Smyth working to try and regain half guard.
Smyth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smyth is squirming around, avoiding Gambini's attempts to control the action.
Smyth is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Gambini content just to control the position here.
Smyth tries to reverse the position but Gambini maintains control.
Gambini content just to control the position here.
Smyth wants to control but Gambini is having none of it.
Gambini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Gambini can't control as he wanted to and Smyth manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Gambini trying to pass the guard but Smyth defending well.
Gambini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Gambini might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T13#
Smyth wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Smyth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gambini is working away from the top position though.
Smyth is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gambini in particular looking to stall.
Gambini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smyth! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (11) Gambini
Gambini looking to control but Smyth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Gambini wants to take Smyth's back but he can't do it this time.
Smyth regains half guard.
Gambini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smyth is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 11 to 2.
A victorious Gino Gambini 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:
SSG 106 Hlervu vs Shart
Date: Feb 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smyth shoots and misses #CL#
and Cheese counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cheese.
Cheese is looking for a takedown.
Cheese drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cheese has Smyth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smyth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Cheese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheese is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smyth pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Cheese jumps guard and drags Smyth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smyth forces his way into half guard.
Cheese is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cheese knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura but Cheese is defending well.
Smyth controlling the action here.
Cheese moves into full guard.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Cheese being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cheese dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (0) Smyth
Smyth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cheese manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth trying to move into half guard but instead Cheese has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (4) vs (2) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyth is retaining full guard. #T3#
Cheese slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smyth is trying to keep Cheese in close.
Smyth has Cheese pulled in close to control his posture.
Cheese passes Smyth's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Cheese tries to pass to full mount but Smyth defends it.
Cheese is thwarting Smyth's attempts to control the position.
Cheese passes into side control, despite Smyth's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (7) vs (2) Smyth
Cheese controlling the position. #T5#
Smyth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Cheese stalls from top position.#T6#
Cheese working away.
Smyth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Smyth's face as Cheese controls the position.
Smyth tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position. #T7#
Smyth struggling a bit here.
Smyth is letting Cheese control him for a moment.
Smyth tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position.
Smyth struggling a bit here.
Cheese trying to control the position but Smyth is working away. #T8#
Smyth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smyth struggling a bit here.
Smyth is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control.
Smyth is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
Smyth tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Smyth can't do much from the bottom here.
Smyth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smyth wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Smyth is looking for a sweep.
Cheese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Smyth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese controlling from side mount.
Cheese working away.
Smyth is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cheese is staying active.
Cheese taking a breather here. #T11#
Smyth is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control.
Cheese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working. #T12#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Smyth is trying to improve his position.
Smyth wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Smyth seems a little lost for a moment, as Cheese dominates the positioning.
Smyth tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.#T13#
Smyth struggling a bit here.
Smyth is trying to improve his position.
Smyth is being controlled here. #T14#
Smyth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smyth tries to get to full guard but Cheese has control of the leg.
Smyth keeping control of the position.
Smyth wants to control but Cheese passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (10) vs (2) Smyth
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smyth gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Our winner, Richard Cheese, 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:
SSG 100 Shaver vs Chancel
Date: Jan 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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Smyth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smyth lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Solo
Solo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Solo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Solo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Solo#SUB#
Smyth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully. #T1#
Smyth seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Solo controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Smyth is looking for a triangle here but Solo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (5) Solo
Smyth tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Solo trying to control the action but Smyth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Solo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Solo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smyth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Solo is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Smyth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Solo trying to control the position but Smyth is working away. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Smyth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smyth is looking for a sweep.
Solo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smyth (2) vs (7) Solo
Solo is looking to take Smyth's back but instead Smyth gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Smyth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Solo is working for a kimura but Smyth is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5#
Solo is just content to waste time from the top position. Smyth takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
Solo trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Smyth keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
Smyth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smyth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Smyth working for submissions but it's allowed Solo to get to half guard.
Smyth is staying active underneath Solo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smyth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7##SUB#
Smyth actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Solo trying to control from half guard but Smyth is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smyth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyth is retaining full guard.
Solo trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Solo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smyth is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smyth has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (7) Solo
Solo keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #T9#
Smyth controlling from the top position.
Smyth trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Solo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (9) Solo
Solo won't allow Smyth to sweep him here.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB#
Smyth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solo defends it easily.
Solo trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Solo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smyth can't keep his opponent in guard - Solo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Solo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smyth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11##SUB#
Smyth actively working from the bottom here.
Solo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (4) vs (12) Solo
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smyth is looking to escape.
Solo controlling his opponent.
Smyth tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Solo trying to control but Smyth is having none of it.
Solo is trying to control here but Smyth has managed to regain half guard.
Solo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smyth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solo is stalling here. Smyth is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Solo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smyth has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smyth (8) vs (12) Solo#T13##SUB#
Smyth has hold of Solo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Solo seems comfortable defending it but Smyth has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Solo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Solo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Smyth couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Smyth!
A victorious William Smyth 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:
Stepping Stone 97
Date: Jan 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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Tahboule Alawi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Smyth instigates a clinch.
Smyth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alawi wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Alawi pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Alawi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alawi manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Alawi's guard.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Alawi keeps moving. #SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Alawi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alawi manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Alawi's guard.
Alawi pulls Smyth in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth trying to control but Alawi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Smyth preventing the sweep.
Smyth trying to control but Alawi is working from the bottom.
Alawi has his hands on Smyth's head, controlling the position.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Alawi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alawi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alawi is trying to keep Smyth in close.
#T2##SUB#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alawi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alawi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (0) vs (2) Alawi
Smyth 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: Smyth (2) vs (2) Alawi
Alawi is looking for a sweep. Smyth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Smyth is working for a kimura but Alawi is defending it quite comfortably.
Alawi is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Smyth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Smyth seems to be looking for submissions.
Alawi manages to get to full guard.
Alawi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smyth manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (4) Alawi
Alawi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (7) Alawi#T4#
Smyth wants to control but Alawi postures up.#SUB2#
Alawi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smyth rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alawi's guard! Nice work there by Smyth! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (7) Alawi
Smyth postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alawi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alawi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (9) Alawi
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Alawi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smyth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alawi is aware though and is defending well.#T5##SUB#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alawi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Smyth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Smyth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alawi is aware though and is defending well.
Alawi pushes down on Smyth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smyth is trying to get back to full guard.
Alawi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6##SUB2#
Alawi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Alawi 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.
Alawi wants to pass the guard but Smyth is defending well. #T7#
Alawi prevents Smyth from improving his position.
Smyth is working hard here to advance position.
Alawi slows the pace down in half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Alawi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smyth is just riding it out for now. Alawi eventually gives up the hold.
Smyth won't allow Alawi to pass to mount.
Alawi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (4) vs (12) Alawi
Alawi is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Smyth wants to control but Alawi postures up.
Alawi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smyth! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smyth (4) vs (14) Alawi
Alawi is looking to work his way around to Smyth's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Alawi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Smyth is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Smyth (4) vs (17) Alawi
Smyth is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Alawi trying to control.
Alawi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T10##SUB2#
Alawi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smyth knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smyth for a finish.
Smyth rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alawi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alawi is trying to control the action in half guard but Smyth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11##SUB#
Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alawi trying to control from half guard but Smyth is working away. #SUB#
Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Alawi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (4) vs (20) Alawi
Alawi controlling from the full mount.
Smyth is working to get back to half guard.
Alawi wants to control the pace but Smyth is squirming around nicely.
Alawi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smyth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T13#
Alawi prevents Smyth from getting the reversal.
Alawi tries to control but Smyth wriggling away.
Alawi wants to take his opponent's back but Smyth doesn't allow it. #T14#
Alawi trying to control but Smyth is having none of it.
Smyth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smyth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smyth regains half guard.
Smyth is staying active underneath Alawi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alawi wins on points by 20 to 4.
An out of breath Tahboule Alawi 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:
Stepping Stone 93
Date: Jan 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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 14 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Smyth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hug to the mat! Hug manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Hug
Smyth wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving. #SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Hug is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hug manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Hug's guard.
Hug is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smyth trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hug dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Hug
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smyth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hug controlling from the top position. #T1#
Hug wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
Smyth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smyth, not yet. #T2#
Hug controlling from the top position.
Smyth keeping full guard, as Hug tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug postures up.
#SUB#
Smyth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hug passes into half guard.
Smyth is looking to control Hug's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smyth avoid being mounted?#T3#
Hug is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smyth is looking for a sweep. Hug is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hug takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smyth wants to control but Hug is keeping busy.
Hug wants to pass to mount but Smyth is defending the position. #T4#
Hug trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hug controlling the action here.#T5##SUB#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hug pulls his head out easily.
Hug works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (5) Hug
Hug sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Smyth is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Hug seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smyth is holding on tight.
Smyth is looking to get to half guard.
Hug manages to capitalize on a mistake by Smyth to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Smyth (2) vs (8) Hug
I really don't envy Smyth right now.
Hug keeps control of the position easily here as Smyth tries to buck him off.
#T8##T9#
Smyth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smyth is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Hug really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smyth.
Hug's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Smyth tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Hug has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smyth's body.
You can see the frustration on Smyth's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smyth trying to control the action but Hug just sinks the hooks in.
Smyth can't escape the position.
#T13#
Hug slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
More stalling from Hug.#T14#
Smyth tries to escape the position.
Smyth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hug's guard. Nice work there by Smyth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (8) Hug#SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hug dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (10) Hug
Smyth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 91
Date: Jan 08, 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 13 wins and 8 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes pushes Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Smyth pulls guard successfully.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smyth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Smyth's legs - danger averted.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smyth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Smyth to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes passes Smyth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes is trying to control. Smyth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smyth! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Smyth
Barnes is stalling here but it's allowed Smyth to get half guard.
#T2#
Barnes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smyth reverses the position - he's now on top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (3) vs (2) Smyth
Barnes is trying to control the position but Smyth postures up. #SUB2#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Smyth
Barnes is looking to advance position but Smyth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (5) vs (6) Smyth
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Smyth swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barnes is now in Smyth's guard. A big mistake from Smyth there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (6) Smyth#T3#
Barnes passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smyth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes prevents Smyth from improving his position.
Smyth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (7) vs (10) Smyth#T4#
Barnes trying to control the hands but Smyth breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Smyth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Smyth has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barnes wants to hold on but Smyth pushes him away.
Smyth looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Smyth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Smyth has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Smyth jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barnes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smyth's best efforts.#T5#
Barnes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Smyth is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smyth to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Smyth seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Smyth is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.#T6#
Smyth working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barnes's thigh. Barnes counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Smyth won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (10) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smyth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7##SUB2#
Smyth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (12) Smyth
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (11) vs (12) Smyth
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Smyth is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8##SUB2#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smyth is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (14) vs (12) Smyth
Smyth tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.#T9#
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smyth has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smyth! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (14) Smyth
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Smyth is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T10#
Smyth preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (16) vs (14) Smyth
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Smyth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smyth is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (16) vs (16) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (18) vs (16) Smyth
Barnes trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom. #T11#
Smyth controlling the position.#SUB2#
Smyth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (18) vs (18) Smyth
Barnes is trying to control the position but Smyth postures up.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (20) vs (18) Smyth
Barnes pushing down on Smyth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (23) vs (18) Smyth
Smyth is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smyth turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (23) vs (20) Smyth
Barnes wants to sweep here but Smyth controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Smyth trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is pulling down on Smyth's head. It's preventing any offense from Smyth, at least for the moment.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (25) vs (20) Smyth
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyth is retaining full guard. #T14#
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smyth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working. #SUB2#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is looking to pass Smyth's guard but actually Smyth recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 25 to 20. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 88
Date: Jan 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ozymandias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smyth but Smyth pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Smyth has Ozymandias up against the cage in a clinch.
Ozymandias goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smyth prevents it.
#TD2#
Smyth jumps into guard, dragging Ozymandias to the mat.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Smyth working for a triangle but Ozymandias defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Ozymandias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Smyth has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Ozymandias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smyth's guard. #SUB2#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozymandias pulls his head out easily.
Ozymandias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smyth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smyth can't keep his opponent in guard - Ozymandias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smyth is in trouble now - Ozymandias has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (3) vs (0) Smyth#T3#
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smyth can't escape the position.
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Ozymandias prevents Smyth from getting the reversal.#T4#
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Smyth is trying to escape the mount.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ozymandias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ozymandias controlling his opponent. #T5#
Smyth wants to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Smyth tries to hold on but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Smyth wants to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smyth for as long as he can get away with.
Smyth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smyth is looking to get to half guard.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Ozymandias tries to take his opponent's back but Smyth turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (3) vs (2) Smyth#T10#
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Ozymandias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (2) Smyth
Ozymandias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smyth keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass. #T11#
Ozymandias is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias'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.
Ozymandias passes Smyth's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozymandias pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Smyth is defending well. #T13#
Ozymandias controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Ozymandias goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Smyth does a handstand and catches Ozymandias in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Smyth on top - Ozymandias is already out from the submission! Smyth gives Ozymandias's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . William Smyth!
Our winner, William Smyth, 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:
Stepping Stone 86
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
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 16 wins and 4 losses; Wanderlei Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Rua moves into range and clinches up with Smyth.
Rua wants a takedown.
Rua is working for takedown but Smyth is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rua 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.
Rua is working for takedown but Smyth is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it.
Rua tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rua has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smyth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smyth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua goes for a takedown attempt but Smyth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Rua pushes Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Smyth has picked Rua up - he's going for a ride! Smyth dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (0) vs (2) Smyth#T1##SUB2#
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but Rua defending well. #SUB2#
Smyth seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Smyth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rua is just riding it out for now. Smyth eventually gives up the hold.
Smyth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Rua is looking for a sweep. Smyth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Smyth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rua is just riding it out for now. Smyth eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smyth trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Smyth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rua haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rua is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rua has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (2) vs (2) Smyth
Rua's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB2#
Smyth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rua passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (5) vs (2) Smyth
Rua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smyth is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it.
Rua tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Rua just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth looks to move to half guard but instead Rua has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rua (7) vs (2) Smyth
Rua avoids the attempt from Smyth to control.
Smyth working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Rua wants to take his opponent's back but Smyth doesn't allow it.
Rua looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rua'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.
Rua has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Smyth is controlling an arm, preventing Rua from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rua controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Smyth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smyth tries to lock up and control but Rua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rua with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Smyth can't escape the position.
#T8#
Rua controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Smyth is working to get back to half guard.
Smyth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smyth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10##SUB2#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rua sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Rua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11##SUB2#
Smyth is looking for a triangle but Rua pushes his legs off easily.
Rua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.#T12#
Rua is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Smyth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (10) vs (2) Smyth
Rua slows the pace down.
Smyth is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Smyth is trying to work for a sweep but Rua has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rua (12) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rua takes Smyth's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rua (15) vs (2) Smyth
Rua controls the action.
Smyth wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Rua is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rua not allowing Smyth to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smyth doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Wanderlei Rua thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 77
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Plant can't get the takedown.
Plant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smyth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Smyth gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Plant is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smyth can't fight it off and eventually Plant manages to take the fight to the floor. Smyth looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (0) Smyth
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Smyth working for submissions but it's allowed Plant to get to half guard.
Plant moves into full mount! Smyth won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (5) vs (0) Smyth
Smyth is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Plant swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smyth is now in Plant's guard. A big mistake from Plant there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (5) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Smyth preventing the sweep.
Plant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smyth preventing the sweep.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Smyth 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#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Plant dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (7) vs (2) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth working for a triangle but Plant defends it easily.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smyth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plant is pushing down on Smyth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smyth is fighting to maintain full guard but Plant has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Plant moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (10) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth prevents Plant from moving into mount.
Plant takes a little break here. Smyth wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smyth manages to get back to half guard.
Plant passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (13) vs (2) Smyth#T4#
Plant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plant trying to control but Smyth is having none of it.
Plant controlling from mount.
Smyth tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Plant tries to control but Smyth wriggling away.
Smyth is looking to get to half guard.
Smyth tries to hold on but Plant postures up.
Smyth is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action.
Plant is trying to control here but Smyth has managed to regain half guard.
#T6#
Plant wants to take a breather but Smyth is having none of it.
Plant has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (16) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth is working to get back to half guard.
Plant wants to control the pace but Smyth is squirming around nicely.
Plant wants to take Smyth's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Plant goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smyth is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (16) vs (4) Smyth
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Smyth 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.
Smyth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plant has Smyth pulled in close to control his posture.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Smyth wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smyth 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#
Smyth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Plant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Plant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Plant! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Plant (20) vs (4) Smyth#SUB#
Plant wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smyth, who protects the arm well.
Smyth tries to buck Plant off but Plant is having none of it.
Plant taking a breather here. #SUB#
Plant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9##SUB#
Plant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smyth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plant trying to control the position but Smyth is working away.
Plant tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T10#
Plant gets to mount! Smyth was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (22) vs (4) Smyth
Plant wants to control but instead Smyth manages to regain half guard.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
Plant passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (25) vs (4) Smyth
Smyth regains half guard there - taking advantage of Plant's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T11##SUB2#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Plant is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Smyth still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Smyth has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Plant (25) vs (8) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth tries for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Smyth wants to control but Plant is keeping him busy.
Plant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Smyth is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now.
Plant is pressing down on Smyth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smyth's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Plant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plant manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Plant's guard.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant is controlling Smyth's posture.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T13#
Smyth won't allow Plant to sweep him here.
Plant managing to control the position.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Smyth postures up.
Smyth trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Plant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Plant is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smyth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Smyth 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.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Plant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plant manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Plant's guard.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant takes the fight on points by 25 to 8. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 74
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Smyth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Smyth successfully pulls guard.
Maximus content to stall in guard here.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus pushes down on Smyth's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Smyth wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy.
Smyth is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (0) vs (3) Maximus
Maximus controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Maximus tries to control but Smyth wriggling away.
Maximus moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Smyth (0) vs (6) Maximus
Maximus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Smyth breaks Maximus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (6) Maximus
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smyth looking to sit in guard and control but Maximus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (8) Maximus
Maximus passes Smyth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus moves into full mount! Smyth won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (11) Maximus
Maximus tries to control but Smyth wriggling away.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Smyth is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Smyth sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
Maximus passes into side control, despite Smyth's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (14) Maximus
The referee asks Maximus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maximus prefers to stall for the moment though.#T5#
Smyth is trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus staying calm.
It looks like Maximus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Maximus is continuing to stall.#T6#
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The adventures of Maximus the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus trying to control the action but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Smyth is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control.
Maximus taking a breather here. #T7#
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working.
Maximus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Maximus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Smyth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smyth is trying to escape the position but Maximus is controlling the position. #T8#
More stalling from Maximus.
Maximus trying to control the position but Smyth is working away.
Maximus controls the position.
Smyth is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Maximus controlling from side mount.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus controlling from side mount.
Maximus trying to control the action but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Maximus taking a breather here. #T10#
Smyth struggling a bit here.
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. #T11#
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Maximus just content to control the position.
Maximus trying to control the position but Smyth is working away.
Maximus slows the pace down. #T13#
Smyth is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Smyth seems a little lost for a moment, as Maximus dominates the positioning.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maximus.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working. #T14#
Maximus controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 14 to 2.
Alexander Maximus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 66
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Smyth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but Smyth persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Smyth seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia is looking to control Smyth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Smyth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smyth seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Smyth seems content to control.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smyth is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smyth is working away from the top position though.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Smyth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Smyth postures up.
#SUB2#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garcia dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Garcia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Garcia is looking to advance position but Smyth won't allow it. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smyth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia.
Smyth wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia is pressing down on Smyth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smyth is holding on for now.
Garcia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smyth! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (5) Garcia#T5##SUB2#
Garcia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smyth is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smyth and Garcia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smyth is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Garcia swings around for an armbar but Smyth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Garcia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (5) Garcia#SUB#
Smyth 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.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Smyth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garcia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Garcia looking to control.
Smyth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #SUB#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garcia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garcia has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (7) Garcia
Garcia wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving. #T7#
Garcia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garcia passes into half guard.
Garcia stalling away here and it's allowed Smyth to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Garcia trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom. #T8#
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
Garcia looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (6) vs (7) Garcia
Garcia trying to control the position.
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Smyth is really struggling to control Garcia but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
Smyth stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Garcia's guard.
Smyth preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smyth has Garcia in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (6) vs (9) Garcia
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smyth's guard. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smyth is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Smyth makes his way to full guard, as Garcia worked for a kimura.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smyth dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (8) vs (9) Garcia#T11#
Smyth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #SUB#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Garcia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (8) vs (11) Garcia
Smyth keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.#SUB#
Smyth is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
#T12#
Garcia is looking to pass into half guard but Smyth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smyth is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (10) vs (11) Garcia
Garcia pulls Smyth in close to prevent any damage.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet. #T13#
Smyth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia is trying to keep Smyth in close.
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet. #T14#
Smyth trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (10) vs (13) Garcia
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smyth's guard.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Smyth is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia wins on points by 13 to 10. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 62
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smyth shoots in for a double leg but Schaubi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Schaubi rushes Smyth and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Schaubi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smyth uses from the top position.
Schaubi controlling the position.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Smyth postures up.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schaubi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schaubi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Smyth
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smyth has an active guard here but Schaubi has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Schaubi is looking for a kimura here.
Schaubi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working. #T2#
Smyth wants to control but Schaubi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but Smyth defending well.
Schaubi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (0) Smyth
Smyth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schaubi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schaubi works to advance to full mount. Smyth defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (7) vs (0) Smyth
Smyth is looking to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Schaubi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Schaubi looking to secure an arm triangle but Smyth defends it well.
Schaubi wants to take his opponent's back but Smyth doesn't allow it.
Smyth tries to improve his position but instead Schaubi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (10) vs (0) Smyth#T4##SUB#
Schaubi has his arm under Smyth's chin here. Game over son! Schaubi squeezes tightly and Smyth is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abu Schaubi!
Abu Schaubi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 59
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gregory Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smyth swivels and escapes.#TD#
Smyth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodriguez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Smyth in close.
#SUB#
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smyth showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Rodriguez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Rodriguez#SUB#
Smyth looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smyth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smyth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smyth! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smyth (6) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smyth tries to pass to full mount but Rodriguez defends it.
Rodriguez wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
#T2#
Smyth passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (9) vs (2) Rodriguez
Smyth avoids the attempt from Rodriguez to control.#SUB#
Smyth working for a guillotine from mount but Rodriguez is in no mood to give up.
Rodriguez just holding on.
Rodriguez working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Smyth pushes him away.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriguez keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Rodriguez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smyth. #T3##SUB#
Smyth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rodriguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smyth works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (12) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez holds on to Smyth as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#SUB#
Smyth quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Smyth but it's paid off an Rodriguez is forced to tap! Nice work by Smyth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Smyth!
William Smyth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Gregory Rodriguez had this to say: 'Gym on Monday.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 52
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dan Miles!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Smyth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smyth is in Miles's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Miles
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Miles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smyth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Miles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Miles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Miles! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smyth (2) vs (4) Miles
Miles controlling from side mount.
Smyth is not content to let Miles control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Smyth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Miles trying to control the position but Smyth is working away. #SUB2#
Miles goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smyth has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Miles but great work by Smyth. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smyth (6) vs (4) Miles#SUB#
Smyth is trying to get an arm triangle but Miles is defending well.
Miles prevents Smyth from moving into mount. #SUB#
Smyth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Smyth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miles tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB#
Smyth is trying to get an arm triangle but Miles is defending well. #SUB#
Smyth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Smyth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smyth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miles is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Smyth has hold of Miles's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Miles seems comfortable defending it but Smyth has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Miles is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Miles is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Smyth couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Smyth!
A relieved looking William Smyth 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:
Stepping Stone 50
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Smyth has Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Banner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Banner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smyth regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smyth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Banner advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smyth has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Smyth defending well.
Smyth wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (0) vs (5) Banner
Banner controlling the pace for now.
Smyth is trying to escape the mount.
Smyth is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Banner wants to take Smyth's back but he can't do it this time.
Banner trying to control but Smyth is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Smyth (0) vs (8) Banner#SUB2#
Smyth defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Banner trying to control.#T3#
Smyth is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Banner.
#SUB2#
Banner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Banner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smyth rolls, trying to escape but Banner keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Banner tightening his grip on Smyth, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Smyth defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Smyth trying to control the hands but Banner won't let him.
Smyth tries to break free.
Smyth trying to control the hands but Banner won't let him.
Banner is looking to control Smyth but Smyth is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5#
Banner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smyth doesn't escape.
Smyth tries to escape the position.
Will Banner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Banner keeps control of the position as Smyth tries to break free.
Banner is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T6#
Smyth just trying to survive but Banner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Smyth tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner wants to take Smyth's back but he can't do it this time.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Banner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Banner trying to control but Smyth is having none of it. #T7#
Smyth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Banner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (0) vs (11) Banner
Banner looking to control but Smyth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner avoids the attempt from Smyth to control.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Banner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smyth is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smyth is holding on tight.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smyth is looking to escape.
Smyth stops Banner from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Banner controlling from mount.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Banner fails to move to back control.
Banner wants to control the pace but Smyth is squirming around nicely.
Banner is trying to control here but Smyth has managed to regain half guard.
Smyth is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smyth gets back to full guard.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smyth's guard. #T11##SUB#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Smyth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banner controlling the action here.
Banner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (0) vs (14) Banner
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Banner wants to control the pace but Smyth is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Banner jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smyth is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smyth and Banner has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Banner controls the position.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smyth tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Banner trying to control the position but Smyth is working away.
Banner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smyth's legs.
Smyth struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Banner trying to control the action but Smyth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T14#
The referee asks Banner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Banner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working.
Smyth being controlled for a moment.
Smyth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smyth is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 14 to 0.
Our winner, Roddy Banner, 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:
Stepping Stone 46
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Npenni Nzoechi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smyth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nzoechi.#TD#
Smyth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Nzoechi
Smyth wants to control but Nzoechi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Smyth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nzoechi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smyth. #SUB#
Smyth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nzoechi sees it coming and defends easily.
Nzoechi wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smyth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nzoechi is just riding it out for now. Smyth eventually gives up the hold.
Nzoechi wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nzoechi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smyth is looking to advance position but Nzoechi won't allow it.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.
Smyth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Smyth is looking for a kimura but Nzoechi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smyth to get the leverage.
Nzoechi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Smyth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smyth wants to pass to mount but Nzoechi is defending the position. #SUB#
Smyth seems to be working for a kimura but Nzoechi defends the submission attempt.
Nzoechi wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
#T2#
Nzoechi is looking to improve his position.
Smyth wants to pass to mount but Nzoechi is defending the position.
Nzoechi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Smyth seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nzoechi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nzoechi is trying to control but can't.
Nzoechi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smyth is staying active.#SUB#
Smyth is looking for a kimura here.
Smyth is pressing down on Nzoechi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nzoechi is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Smyth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nzoechi sees it coming and defends easily.
Nzoechi trying to hold on to Smyth's head to control him but Smyth postures up.
#SUB#
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Nzoechi is defending against the submission attempts here by Smyth.
Nzoechi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Smyth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nzoechi defends it well. #T4#
Nzoechi is looking to control Smyth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nzoechi avoid being mounted?
Nzoechi won't allow Smyth to pass to mount.
Nzoechi trying to hold on to Smyth's head to control him but Smyth postures up.
#SUB#
Smyth 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#
Smyth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nzoechi is just riding it out for now. Smyth eventually gives up the hold.
Nzoechi is looking for a sweep. Smyth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Nzoechi is looking to control Smyth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nzoechi avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Smyth is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smyth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nzoechi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.
Smyth is looking to pass Nzoechi's guard but actually Nzoechi recovers to full guard.
Nzoechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyth is one step ahead there.
Smyth postures up.
Nzoechi keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Nzoechi trying to control the position.
#T7#
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Nzoechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nzoechi is trying to control the position but Smyth postures up. #SUB#
Smyth 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#
Smyth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nzoechi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smyth has managed to get both his arms back between Nzoechi's legs - danger averted.
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nzoechi is trying to keep Smyth in close.
#SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Nzoechi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nzoechi manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Nzoechi's guard.
Smyth controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8##SUB#
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nzoechi controls Smyth momentarily but Smyth frees himself.
Smyth controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nzoechi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nzoechi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Nzoechi
Nzoechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nzoechi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smyth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smyth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smyth! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smyth (6) vs (2) Nzoechi#T9##SUB#
Smyth is trying to get an arm triangle but Nzoechi is defending well.
Smyth working away.
Nzoechi stops Smyth from passing to mount.
Nzoechi wants to control but Smyth postures up.
Smyth trying to control the action but Nzoechi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smyth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nzoechi struggling a bit here.#T10##SUB#
Smyth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Smyth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nzoechi struggling a bit here.
Nzoechi is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Smyth is trying to get an arm triangle but Nzoechi is defending well. #SUB#
Smyth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nzoechi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nzoechi struggling a bit here.#T11#
Nzoechi tries to improve position but can't.
Nzoechi can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Smyth is trying to get an arm triangle but Nzoechi is defending well.
Nzoechi wants to control but Smyth postures up.
Nzoechi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smyth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Nzoechi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nzoechi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Nzoechi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smyth works to advance to full mount. Nzoechi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smyth (8) vs (2) Nzoechi
Nzoechi tries to hold on but Smyth pushes him away.
Smyth works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smyth (11) vs (2) Nzoechi
Nzoechi wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Smyth patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nzoechi wants to control his opponent's hands but Smyth gets his hands free. #SUB#
Nzoechi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Smyth is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nzoechi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Smyth is breathing heavily.#T13#
I really don't envy Nzoechi right now.
Nzoechi trying to control the hands but Smyth won't let him. #SUB#
Smyth patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Nzoechi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Nzoechi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Smyth not allowing Nzoechi to control his hands. #T14##SUB#
Smyth working for a choke but Nzoechi is defending well. #SUB#
Smyth working for the choke. #SUB#
Smyth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smyth seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nzoechi tries to escape but Smyth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Smyth 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, Nzoechi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nzoechi is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smyth takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, William Smyth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 40
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Smyth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gomes is trying to defend but Smyth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Gomes
Smyth moves into full mount! Gomes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (5) vs (0) Gomes
Smyth wants to take Gomes's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Smyth has control of Gomes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gomes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Smyth is working for a guillotine from mount but Gomes frees his head quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Smyth is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Smyth is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.
Gomes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Smyth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomes is just riding it out for now. Smyth eventually gives up the hold.
Smyth wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position. #T2#
Gomes wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Smyth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Smyth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smyth.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Smyth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Smyth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smyth is looking for a kimura here.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smyth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smyth's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smyth (5) vs (4) Gomes#T4##SUB2#
Smyth fending off the submission attempt from Gomes. #SUB2#
Smyth showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Smyth won't enjoy being in this position. Gomes looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Smyth is tapping - it's over boys! Gomes picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
A very excited looking Ronaldo Gomes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 36
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ray White! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Smyth moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Smyth successfully pulls guard.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
White content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
White content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Smyth has locked up a guillotine! Smyth's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? White is holding on here and Smyth must be using up a lot of energy. White has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Smyth gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). William Smyth!
Our winner, William Smyth, 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:
Stepping Stone 34
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Snail Tail!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Smyth closes the distance and clinches.
Smyth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Smyth has hold of one of Tail's legs. Tail is fighting the takedown attempt but Smyth gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Tail
Smyth wants to control from the top but Tail keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tail had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smyth defends it easily.
Smyth postures up.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Tail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tail is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Tail keeps moving. #SUB#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Tail slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Tail#T1#
Tail works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tail is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tail is working for a submission of some sort.
Tail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Tail is looking for a kimura but Smyth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tail to get the leverage.
Tail is taking a breather. Smyth 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#
Tail is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Smyth to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Tail wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.#SUB#
Smyth is looking for a triangle but Tail pushes his legs off easily.
Tail has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Italian Job. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB#
Tail got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smyth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tail has managed to get both his arms back between Smyth's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Smyth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tail defends it easily.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Tail from controlling successfully.
Tail wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
Tail trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tail forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tail pulls his head out easily.
Smyth is not content to let Tail control the position.#SUB2#
Tail is trying for a kimura here. Smyth looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tail wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Snail Tail!
A very excited looking Snail Tail rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 28
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
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 4 wins and 5 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Smyth drives through with a takedown into Dong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dong (0) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smyth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyth is one step ahead there.
Smyth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smyth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smyth has Dong in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (2) Smyth
Dong looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dong trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Smyth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (4) Smyth#T2#
Dong keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smyth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smyth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smyth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smyth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB2#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Dong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (4) vs (4) Smyth
Dong wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
Dong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dong is really struggling to control Smyth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dong stays in close to Smyth's body and controls the position.
Smyth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Dong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong is looking to pass into half guard but Smyth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smyth is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (4) vs (6) Smyth#T5#
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong wants to sweep here but Smyth controlling him for the moment.
Dong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smyth manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (6) vs (6) Smyth
Smyth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smyth wants to sweep here but Dong controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Smyth keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth is controlling Dong's posture.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now. #T7##SUB2#
Smyth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dong looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (6) vs (8) Smyth
Dong trying to control the position.
Smyth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Smyth showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Smyth 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.
Smyth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Smyth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #T10#
Smyth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Smyth is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Dong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smyth defends it easily.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong trying to control the position.
Smyth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smyth controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Smyth wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Smyth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smyth trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smyth controls the pace.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #T12#
Smyth looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (8) vs (8) Smyth
Dong trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smyth manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (8) vs (10) Smyth
Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyth is one step ahead there.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Smyth sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong looking to control.
Dong being controlled here, momentarily.
Smyth preventing the sweep.
Smyth looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (10) vs (10) Smyth
Smyth controlling Dong's posture. #T14#
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smyth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dong looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (10) vs (12) Smyth
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smyth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smyth wins on points by 12 to 10.
William Smyth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 23
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracie rushes Smyth and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Smyth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Gracie
Smyth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Smyth trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Smyth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Smyth has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Smyth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gracie is fighting to break Smyth's control of his arms but Smyth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Smyth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Smyth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.#T4#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie pulls Smyth in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Smyth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smyth has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Smyth defends it easily.
Smyth trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Smyth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smyth has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (6) vs (6) Gracie#T6#
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Smyth is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (6) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Smyth has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Smyth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smyth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smyth, not yet.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smyth dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (8) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Smyth trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Smyth is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Smyth trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T10#
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smyth manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (8) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving. #T11#
Smyth controlling the position.
Smyth keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie is pushing down on Smyth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smyth is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Smyth to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smyth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smyth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T13#
Gracie trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (10) vs (10) Gracie#T14#
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Smyth pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smyth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smyth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gracie gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gracie wins on points by 11 to 10. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 20
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Barthelemy Boganda!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Smyth closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Smyth gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Boganda
Smyth controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Boganda has his foot on Smyth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smyth works his way back into a safe position though.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smyth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Boganda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Boganda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smyth defends it easily.
Boganda trying to control the position.
#T1#
Smyth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boganda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Boganda
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Boganda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boganda has gone for a leg lock! Smyth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boganda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (2) Boganda
Smyth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boganda working for a triangle but Smyth defends it easily.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boganda looking to control.
Smyth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boganda is trying to keep Smyth in close.
Smyth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Boganda keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth controlling from the top position.
Smyth'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.
Smyth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boganda for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Boganda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smyth defends well.
Smyth preventing the sweep.
Smyth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Smyth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boganda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smyth has managed to get both his arms back between Boganda's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smyth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boganda working a defensive guard here.
Smyth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smyth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boganda wants to sweep here but Smyth controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boganda keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #T5#
Boganda looking to control.
Smyth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Boganda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smyth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smyth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boganda tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Boganda is looking to cinch up a triangle. Smyth throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Boganda's body to avoid the submission. Boganda has instead reached around Smyth's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Boganda arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barthelemy Boganda!
Our winner, Barthelemy Boganda, 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:
Stepping Stone 19
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Smyth rushes Choo Oi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Choo Oi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smyth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Smyth manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smyth is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smyth has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Choo Oi
Smyth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smyth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Choo Oi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smyth controls the pace.
Smyth trying to control but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Choo Oi working for a triangle but Smyth defends it easily.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Choo Oi keeps moving.
Smyth's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB2#
Choo Oi working for a triangle but Smyth defends it easily.
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smyth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smyth trying to control but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Smyth is really struggling to control Choo Oi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smyth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smyth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Choo Oi keeps moving.
Smyth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at PSE Elite $100 (16coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T3#
Smyth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smyth frees his head nicely. Oh but Choo Oi has switched to an armbar! Smyth is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 16
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 4 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smyth stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaver. Shaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaver is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smyth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Smyth moves into range and clinches up with Shaver.
Smyth prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beaver Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Smyth jumps into guard, dragging Shaver to the mat.
#SUB#
Shaver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smyth dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (0) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyth is one step ahead there.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Smyth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Smyth 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.
Smyth is pushing down on Shaver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaver is fighting to maintain full guard but Smyth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smyth controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Smyth seems to be working for a kimura but Shaver defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Smyth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shaver defends it well. #T2#
Smyth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shaver tries to roll over but Smyth keeps him under control.
Smyth is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smyth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Smyth trying to pass the guard but Shaver defending well.
Smyth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smyth trying to control from half guard but Shaver is working away. #SUB2#
Smyth is working for a kimura but Shaver is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Smyth is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smyth content to control rather than advance. #T5##SUB2#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura but Shaver is defending well.
Smyth controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Smyth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smyth is pressing down on Shaver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaver is holding on for now. #T6##SUB2#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura but Shaver is defending well.
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaver is staying active underneath Smyth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shaver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shaver.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Smyth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now.
Shaver pulls Smyth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smyth from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Shaver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shaver manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Shaver's guard.
Smyth 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.
Shaver tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Smyth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth looking to pass the guard.
Smyth is still trying to improve position.
Smyth content to stall in guard here.
Shaver wants to sweep here but Smyth controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Shaver wants to control but Smyth passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Smyth is looking for a kimura but Shaver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smyth to get the leverage.
Shaver is refusing to be controlled, as Smyth sits in half guard.
Smyth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Smyth 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.
#T10#
Smyth works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (0) vs (5) Smyth
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smyth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shaver, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Smyth is trying to get an arm triangle but Shaver is defending well. #T11#
Smyth just content to control the position.
Smyth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shaver is not content to let Smyth control the position.
Shaver gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (0) vs (7) Smyth#T12#
Smyth controlling his opponent.
Shaver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smyth content just to control the position here. #T13##SUB2#
Smyth has control of Shaver's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shaver regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smyth controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Smyth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shaver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Smyth jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shaver manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T14##SUB2#
Smyth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Smyth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smyth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smyth is looking to take a break and control but Shaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smyth wins on points by 7 to 0.
William Smyth thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 13
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Smyth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jagonoy pinned against the cage. Jagonoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Smyth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jagonoy's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (2) Smyth
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura but Jagonoy is defending well.
Jagonoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagonoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smyth is working away from the top position though.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but Jagonoy defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
Smyth wants to free his trapped foot but Jagonoy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smyth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smyth trying to control from half guard but Jagonoy is working away. #SUB2#
Smyth is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Jagonoy is trying to control but can't.
Smyth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jagonoy keeps working.
Jagonoy is doing well to control the position and prevent Smyth from advancing to side control.
Jagonoy trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Smyth manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (5) Smyth
Smyth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jagonoy tries to hold on but Smyth pushes him away. #SUB2#
Smyth looking for a guillotine from mount but Jagonoy is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Smyth looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jagonoy wants to hold on but Smyth pushes him away.
Smyth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Smyth might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Smyth looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smyth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Smyth is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Smyth is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jagonoy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jagonoy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (5) Smyth
Jagonoy trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Jagonoy passes Smyth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smyth is controlling Jagonoy's trapped leg to prevent Jagonoy from advancing to side control.#T5#
Jagonoy stalling away here and it's allowed Smyth to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagonoy trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Jagonoy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smyth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jagonoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyth is retaining full guard.
Jagonoy looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (7) Smyth
Smyth is pushing down on Jagonoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jagonoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Smyth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smyth sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Smyth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Jagonoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Smyth.
#SUB2#
Smyth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jagonoy defends it well.
Smyth prevents Jagonoy from improving his position.
Smyth moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (10) Smyth#T7##SUB2#
Smyth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jagonoy tries to control but Smyth manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jagonoy (2) vs (13) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth looking to break Jagonoy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jagonoy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smyth will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jagonoy trying to control the hands but Smyth breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Jagonoy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smyth.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The adventures of Smyth the control monster continue. Boring.#T8#
Jagonoy rolls, trying to escape but Smyth keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Jagonoy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Smyth looking to break Jagonoy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jagonoy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smyth will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jagonoy trying to control but not successfully.
Smyth doesn't have the hooks in and Jagonoy manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (13) Smyth
Smyth seems keen to control Jagonoy's posture.
Jagonoy wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.#T9#
Smyth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
Jagonoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smyth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving. #SUB#
Jagonoy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smyth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smyth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smyth! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (17) Smyth#T10#
Jagonoy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jagonoy is looking to control Smyth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jagonoy avoid being mounted?
Smyth prevents Jagonoy from improving his position.#SUB#
Jagonoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jagonoy wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura but Jagonoy is defending well.
Smyth performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11##SUB2#
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Smyth is looking for a kimura here.
Smyth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jagonoy keeps working. #SUB2#
Smyth is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jagonoy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Smyth!
William Smyth 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:
Stepping Stone 10
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 3 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smyth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Drago (0) vs (4) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well. #SUB2#
Smyth is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well. #SUB2#
Smyth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drago regains half guard.
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.#SUB#
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smyth is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smyth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smyth has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth slips nicely into half guard.
Smyth is pressing down on Drago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drago is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Smyth 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.
#T1##SUB2#
Smyth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Smyth eventually gives up the hold.
Smyth tries to pass to full mount but Drago defends it. #SUB2#
Smyth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Drago 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 Smyth. Oh but Drago has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Smyth goes limp - he's gone! Drago jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nutritional Shaved Ice for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 3
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Smyth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pinales's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Pinales#SUB2#
Smyth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smyth has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a triangle but Smyth pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Pinales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smyth is aware though and is defending well.
Smyth wants to pass the guard but Pinales is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pinales is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Smyth has his hands clasped together but Pinales extends and breaks Smyth's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pinales.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Pinales!
A pretty intense looking Javier Pinales took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Oquendo jabs Smyth right on the nose. Smyth blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Oquendo takes the fight into the clinch.
Oquendo lands a shot to the body.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Smyth.
Oquendo prevents Smyth from breaking the clinch.
Oquendo lands a left hand.
Oquendo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smyth has had enough of the clinch but Oquendo keeps him there for the moment.
Oquendo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smyth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oquendo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smyth.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
Oquendo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smyths head. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Oquendo.
A left hand lands to the body for Oquendo.
Oquendo lands a left hand.
Oquendo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oquendo lands with a right to the head.
Oquendo lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Smyth is rocked!
Smyth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oquendo lands a hook that snaps the head of Smyth backwards.
Smyth is still on wobbly legs! Can Oquendo finish him?
Oquendo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oquendo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Oquendo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oquendo swings for the body but Smyth moves out of range.
Cuervo Oquendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Oquendo drives through and clinches with Smyth against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oquendo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oquendo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A short right from Oquendo on the inside.
Oquendo lands a hook that snaps the head of Smyth backwards.
Oquendo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Oquendo breaks the clinch.
A jab from Oquendo finds it's way through Smyth's defenses.
Oquendo throws a shot from downtown. Smyth moves away and avoids it.
Oquendo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Smyth to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Smyth looks to clinch but Oquendo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Smyth taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cuervo Oquendo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Tantor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Tantor decides to pull guard.
Smyth throws a big right hand that misses.
Tantor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smyth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tantor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smyth.
Tantor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smyth won't allow Tantor to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth wants to pass the guard but Tantor is keeping the position.
Smyth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smyth throwing strikes but missing.
Tantor pulls Smyth in to control the position. #T1#
Smyth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tantor is adopting a defensive guard.#ES2#
Tantor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smyth off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Danga de danga de dang - Smyth scores with a four punch combination!
William Smyth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tantor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tantor.
Tantor drops Smyth with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Smyth! Tantor dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maki Tantor! |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Sinclair paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sinclair connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Sinclair.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sinclair. Smyth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sinclair scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sinclair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sinclair instigates a clinch.
Sinclair lands a right hand.
Smyth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Sinclair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Sinclair lands a glancing blow to the side of Smyth's head.
Sinclair lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Sinclair decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sinclair working over Smyth with some ground and pound. Smyth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sinclair is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth is looking to improve his position.
Smyth told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sinclair with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Smyth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sinclair is working away from the top position though.
Sinclair keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sinclair missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smyth taking some punishment here, with Sinclair in his half guard.
Sinclair looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sinclair wants to pass the guard but Smyth is defending well. #T3#
Sinclair seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sinclair looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sinclair is taking a breather. Smyth 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.#SUB#
Sinclair is working for a kimura but Smyth is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sinclair seems to be working for a kimura but Smyth defends the submission attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Smyth is defending against the submission attempts here by Sinclair.
#SUB#
Sinclair wants to work for an arm triangle but Smyth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sinclair is working for a kimura but Smyth is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchy Sinclair 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#
Sinclair throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smyth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sinclair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair goes for a double leg but Smyth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smyth continues to drive forward.
Sinclair lands a body shot.
Sinclair stalling against the cage.
Smyth is looking to break free of the clinch but Sinclair has double underhooks. #T1#
Sinclair is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smyth to keep the fight standing.
Sinclair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sinclair digs a right hand underneath Smyth's ribcage. Smyth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but Smyth holds him up against the cage and eventually Sinclair drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sinclair pulls guard effortlessly.
Sinclair is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sinclair is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sinclair avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sinclair looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Smyth wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sinclair is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sinclair has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sinclair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smyth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sinclair postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Sinclair controlling from the top position.
Sinclair throwing strikes from guard but Smyth blocks nicely.
Sinclair works over Smyth with some ground and pound from guard.
Sinclair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smyth can do to turn this around?
Smyth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smyth, not yet.
Sinclair slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sinclair has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smyth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sinclair with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sinclair trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Sinclair drives through and clinches with Smyth against the cage.
Sinclair is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smyth to keep the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sinclair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sinclair can't find room to land a body shot as Smyth controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchy Sinclair dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smyth as he avoids it easily.
Smyth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sinclair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smyth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smyth is looking for the big counter here.
Sinclair lands a body shot.
Sinclair looks to land a body kick but Smyth moved away.
Smyth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sinclair fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Sinclair throws a right hand that Smyth ducks under and follows up with a left that Smyth also avoids with ease.
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Smyth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sinclair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt.
As Sinclair backs off Smyth throws a huge counter combo but Sinclair manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Smyth keeps the fight on the outside.
Smyth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smyth but Smyth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smyth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body kick from Sinclair.
Smyth slaps away a takedown attempt from Sinclair, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Sinclair backs off Smyth throws a huge counter combo but Sinclair manages to avoid it all.
William Smyth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sinclair, as that shot connected.
Smyth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smyth has a couple of punches blocked by Sinclair.
#T4#
Sinclair fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Smyth breaks from the clinch.
Sinclair tries to clinch but Smyth moves out of range.
Smyth is looking for the big counter here.
Smyth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smyth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
William Smyth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinclair is looking to slow Smyth down with leg kicks.
Itchy Sinclair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Sinclair.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itchy Sinclair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sinclair 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itchy Sinclair!
Itchy Sinclair decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Murrdock shoots in but Smyth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smyth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murrdock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smyth throws a big counter combination but Murrdock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murrdock dives in for a single leg takedown but Smyth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Murrdock looks to move away, Smyth throws a big counter combo but Murrdock just gets out of the way.
William Smyth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Murrdock.
Murrdock shoots in looking for a takedown but Smyth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murrdock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murrdock.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murrdock.
Smyth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murrdock shoots in for a double leg but Smyth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smyth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murrdock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smyth swivels and escapes.
Smyth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smyth stuffs the takedown attempt from Murrdock. Murrdock gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Murrdock darts in looking for a takedown but Smyth gets double underhooks and turns Murrdock into the cage.
Murrdock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smyth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murrdock somewhat.
Smyth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murrdock fails with a takedown attempt.
Smyth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murrdock shoots in looking for a takedown. Smyth tries to sprawl out of it but Murrdock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smyth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Murrdock looks to move away, Smyth throws a big counter combo but Murrdock just gets out of the way.
Murrdock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smyth defends well and Murrdock ends up having to push Smyth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Murrdock doesn't manage to clinch there - Smyth circles away.
#CL2#
Murrdock pushes Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.
Murrdock wants to take the fight to the mat but Smyth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smyth is trying to force a seperation but Murrdock has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Smyth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murrdock is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Murrdock turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Murrdock manages to end up in side control.
Smyth is trying to control Murrdock's posture but Murrdock avoids it.
Murrdock tries to advance to mount but Smyth denies him. #SUB2#
Murrdock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smyth has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Murrdock tries to advance to mount but can't.
Murrdock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working. #SUB2#
Murrdock tries for a kimura but Smyth is defending well.
Smyth is trying to escape the position but Murrdock is controlling the position.
Smyth wants to control but Murrdock postures up.
Smyth is not content to let Murrdock control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smyth prevents Murrdock from improving position. #SUB2#
Murrdock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smyth sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murrdock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Smyth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smyth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murrdock.
Smyth is looking for a counter combo.
Murrdock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smyth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murrdock somewhat.
Smyth appears to be looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murrdock.
William Smyth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Murrdock.#CL2#
Murrdock closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth is looking to break free of the clinch but Murrdock has double underhooks.
Murrdock tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Smyth breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Murrdock clinches.
Smyth is looking to break free of the clinch but Murrdock has double underhooks. #T1#
Murrdock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smyth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murrdock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smyth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murrdock somewhat.
Smyth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smyth leaves Murrdock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murrdock looks for a takedown but Smyth sprawls well.
Murrdock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smyth defends it nicely.
Smyth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smyth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murrdock. #T2#
Murrdock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smyth defends it nicely.
Smyth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murrdock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smyth sprawls well. Smyth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murrdock gets slowly back to his feet.
Smyth throws a big counter combination but Murrdock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murrdock closes the distance and clinches up with Smyth, looking for a takedown. Murrdock pushes Smyth against the cage but Smyth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Murrdock looks to move away, Smyth throws a big counter combo but Murrdock just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murrdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Smyth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Murrdock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smyth pinned against the cage. Smyth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smyth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Murrdock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smyth tries to avoid it but Murrdock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smyth to the ground. Smyth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smyth throws a big counter combination but Murrdock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murrdock goes for a double leg but Smyth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smyth continues to drive forward.
As Murrdock looks to move away, Smyth throws a big counter combo but Murrdock just gets out of the way.
Murrdock fails with the takedown.
Murrdock is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murrdock.
Murrdock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smyth is fending him off so far but Murrdock persists. Nope, Smyth circles away and we're back to standing.
As Murrdock looks to move away, Smyth throws a big counter combo but Murrdock just gets out of the way.
Smyth stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Smyth misses the target.
Murrdock looks for a takedown but Smyth sprawls well.
Smyth is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Murrdock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smyth tries to avoid it but Murrdock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smyth to the ground. Smyth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smyth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murrdock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murrdock fails with a takedown attempt.
As Murrdock looks to move away, Smyth throws a big counter combo but Murrdock just gets out of the way.
Murrdock shoots and misses
and Smyth counters with a two punch combo.
Smyth stuffs the takedown attempt from Murrdock. Murrdock gets slowly back to his feet.
Smyth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murrdock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smyth tries to avoid it but Murrdock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smyth to the ground. Smyth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murrdock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murrdock fails with the takedown.
It looked like Smyth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Smyth dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Murrdock tries to clinch but Smyth moves out of range.
Smyth throws a big counter combination but Murrdock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murrdock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murrdock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smyth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murrdock is defended easily by Smyth.
William Smyth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Murrdock.
Murrdock dives in for a single leg takedown but Smyth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sid Murrdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smyth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murrdock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murrdock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murrdock is looking to clinch.
Murrdock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murrdock fails with a takedown attempt.
Smyth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Murrdock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smyth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murrdock somewhat.#CL2#
Smyth tries to keep at a distance but Murrdock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smyth gets underhooks to prevent Murrdock's takedown attempt.
Murrdock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smyth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murrdock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smyth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murrdock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smyth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sid Murrdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murrdock looking for a takedown.
Smyth tries to break the clinch but Murrdock is controlling the position.
Smyth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murrdock has him pressed against the cage.
Smyth stops a takedown attempt from Murrdock.
Smyth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smyth tries to break the clinch but Murrdock is controlling the position.
Smyth is trying to break free.
Murrdock is trying to drag Smyth to the mat but Smyth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murrdock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smyth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
William Smyth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smyth gets underhooks to prevent Murrdock's takedown attempt.
Smyth tries to break the clinch but Murrdock is controlling the position.
Smyth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Murrdock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smyth prevents it.
Smyth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smyth gets underhooks to prevent Murrdock's takedown attempt.
Murrdock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murrdock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smyth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smyth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smyth prevents the takedown attempt.
Smyth gets underhooks to prevent Murrdock's takedown attempt.
Murrdock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smyth's efforts to push away.
Smyth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murrdock is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Smyth manages to break the clinch.
Smyth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murrdock can do to turn this around?
Murrdock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smyth circles away.
Murrdock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smyth defends well and Murrdock ends up having to push Smyth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Murrdock looks to move away, Smyth throws a big counter combo but Murrdock just gets out of the way.
Smyth stuffs the takedown attempt from Murrdock. Murrdock gets slowly back to his feet.
Smyth appears to be looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murrdock.
Murrdock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smyth circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smyth avoids the body shot from Murrdock.
Murrdock shoots in but no luck this time.
Murrdock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smyth counters with a series of strikes. Murrdock will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Smyth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smyth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Smyth!
An out of breath William Smyth 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: Dec 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Smyth slips a jab and a cross from Tantor.
#CL#
Tantor moves into range and clinches up with Smyth.#TD#
Tantor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smyth throws a strike but Tantor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tantor preventing the sweep.
Tantor is looking to advance position but Smyth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Smyth goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tantor turns into him and now he's in Smyth's guard.
Tantor postures up.
#T1#
Smyth has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tantor has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth is letting Tantor control him for a moment.
Smyth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smyth is trying to control Tantor's posture but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor staying calm.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smyth avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tantor.
Tantor controlling from side mount. #T3#
Tantor working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Smyth is trying to improve his position.
Tantor happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Tantor has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Tantor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Tantor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tantor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Tantor rushes Smyth and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Tantor 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#
Tantor closes the distance and clinches up with Smyth, looking for a takedown. Tantor pushes Smyth against the cage but Smyth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smyth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Tantor drives through and clinches with Smyth against the cage.
#TD#
Tantor drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smyth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smyth throwing strikes but missing.
Tantor is pulling down on Smyth's head to control his posture. #ES#
Tantor pushes Smyth off and gets back to his feet.
Maki Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range. #CL#
Tantor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Tantor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tantor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tantor controlling Smyth's posture. #T1#
Smyth scoring with some ground and pound.
Tantor seems keen to control Smyth's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smyth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Tantor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard.#REVR#
Tantor advances position into side control!#SU#
Tantor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smyth to his feet. #T2#
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
Tantor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Tantor pushes Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Tantor pulls Smyth into guard.
#ES#
Tantor wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Tantor clinches.
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!
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Smyth prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Tantor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smyth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Tantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyth can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Tantor jumps into guard, dragging Smyth to the mat.
Smyth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smyth is looking to pass into half guard but Tantor pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tantor is in guard.#REVR#
Maki Tantor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tantor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Tantor won't allow Smyth to sweep him here.
Smyth trying to keep a closed guard but Tantor is proving a slippery customer.
Tantor scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smyth wants to sweep but no luck.
Tantor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Tantor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smyth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smyth unleashes a big counter combination but Tantor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smyth throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a series of strikes. Smyth will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tantor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smyth throws a counter combo.#CL#
Tantor closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
Smyth misses with a series of wild punches.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smyth tries to keep at a distance but Tantor has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Smyth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smyth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tantor is working Smyth over against the cage.#BC#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smyth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tantor wants to clinch.
Tantor tries to clinch up but Smyth circles away and keeps his distance.#T2##TD#
Tantor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tantor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Tantor stands up and waves to Smyth to follow him. #T3##CL#
Tantor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
William Smyth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Tantor clinches up against the cage.
Tantor presses Smyth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Tantor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tantor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tantor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES#
Tantor pushes Smyth off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4##KD#
Tantor drops Smyth with a beautiful combination! Smyth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tantor is looking for the KO!#ROC#Smyth is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Tantor has Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.
Smyth is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?#BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smyth seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circle, before Tantor throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Smyth's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Tantor lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Maki Tantor! |
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Event:
GC 406
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Smyth stalks Philbin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Philbin's face. Philbin staggers backwards, shaken.
Philbin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smyth misses with a two punch combination.
Philbin cracks Smyth with a good jab.
Smyth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Philbin cracks Smyth with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smyth looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Philbin finish him?
#ROC2#Smyth is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Smyth.
Oh Smyth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smyth wants to clinch.
Smyth seems to have got his legs back now.
Philbin drops Smyth with a huge uppercut! Smyth drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Philbin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Regis Philbin! |
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Event:
GC 400
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Dean throws a hook but Smyth avoids it easily.#KD#
Dean cracks Smyth with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smyth looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dean finish him?
#ROC#Smyth is rocked!
Dean steps in with a hook that catches Smyth right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Dean follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Smyth looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Dean!
A victorious Brian Dean 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:
GC 393
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Smyth.
Smyth throws a leg kick but Karamitroudis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karamitroudis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smyth 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.
Karamitroudis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karamitroudis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smyth ducks under a wild hook from Karamitroudis.#CL#
Smyth moves into the clinch successfully.
Smyth managing to block the knees to the body from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smyth avoiding damage as Karamitroudis throws knees to the body.
Smyth takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karamitroudis trying to land knees to the body.
Smyth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Smyth takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Smyth pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karamitroudis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smyth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karamitroudis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Karamitroudis controlling Smyth's posture.
Karamitroudis is looking to stand up but Smyth isn't so interested in that idea.
Smyth is in close to Karamitroudis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smyth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Karamitroudis pulls Smyth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smyth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karamitroudis wants to stand but Smyth is controlling the position.
Karamitroudis is trying to control the position but Smyth postures up. #SUB#
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smyth throwing strikes from guard but Karamitroudis blocks nicely.
Smyth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karamitroudis is keeping the position for now.
Karamitroudis trying to control the position.
Smyth with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Smyth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Smyth. #SUB#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karamitroudis has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smyth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karamitroudis is looking to control Smyth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karamitroudis avoid being mounted?
Smyth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but Karamitroudis defending well. #SUB#
Smyth wants to work for an arm triangle but Karamitroudis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth prevents Karamitroudis from improving his position.
Karamitroudis is trying to stand up here but Smyth is controlling him well. #T4##SUB#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karamitroudis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smyth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karamitroudis pushes Smyth off looking to stand but Smyth dives back in and keeps control.
Karamitroudis tries to roll over but Smyth keeps him under control.#SUB#
Smyth is working for a kimura but Karamitroudis is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karamitroudis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Smyth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smyth shoots in but no luck this time.
Karamitroudis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karamitroudis with a jab.
Smyth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smyth.
Smyth looks to land a combination. Karamitroudis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karamitroudis misses with a punch to the body.
Smyth letting Karamitroudis take a breather here.
Smyth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth is looking to break free of the clinch but Karamitroudis has double underhooks.
Smyth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karamitroudis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Smyth shrugs off. #T1#
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Karamitroudis manages to break the clinch.
Karamitroudis scores with a body shot.
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch but Smyth is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Karamitroudis moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karamitroudis.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis holds him up against the cage and eventually Smyth drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karamitroudis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smyth's defenses.
Karamitroudis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smyth is trying to pull guard but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Karamitroudis'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.#T2#
Karamitroudis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karamitroudis missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smyth is defending well for now.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Smyth shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karamitroudis has Smyth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smyth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Smyth avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.#T3#
Karamitroudis scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Smyth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karamitroudis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smyth up against the cage.
Karamitroudis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smyth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karamitroudis.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Karamitroudis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smyth is defending well for now.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smyth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smyth avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smyth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Smyth prevents a body shot from Karamitroudis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Smyth tries to keep at a distance but Karamitroudis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands with a light punch inside.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
Smyth jumps guard but Karamitroudis stands there with Smyth around his waist. Smyth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Smyth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karamitroudis taking a breather.
Smyth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Smyth is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like William Smyth has been cut.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Oh Smyth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smyth jumps guard but Karamitroudis stands there with Smyth around his waist. Smyth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Karamitroudis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smyth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smyth seems to have got his legs back now.
Smyth blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Smyth is trying to pull guard but Karamitroudis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands an uppercut.
Karamitroudis pushes Smyth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smyth can't get the takedown.
Smyth avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smyth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smyth is trying to pull guard but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
Karamitroudis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smyth or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Smyth shrugs off.
Smyth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karamitroudis smiles and moves away.
Smyth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karamitroudis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD2#
Karamitroudis drops Smyth with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smyth looks back up at him and smiles so Karamitroudis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CL2#
Karamitroudis moves into the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Smyth 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karamitroudis.
Smyth tries to score a body lock takedown but Karamitroudis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smyth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karamitroudis walks away with a smile on his face. Smyth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Karamitroudis takes the fight into the clinch.
Karamitroudis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smyth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
Karamitroudis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smyth takes an elbow to the temple.
Smyth is working for takedown but Karamitroudis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smyth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karamitroudis tries to land knees in the clinch but Smyth avoids the damage to the body.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smyth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smyth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantinos Karamitroudis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karamitroudis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantinos Karamitroudis!
A victorious Konstantinos Karamitroudis 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:
GC 388
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Smyth misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Smyth shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.#SUB2#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smyth is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smyth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson pulls Smyth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smyth from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on Smyth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smyth works his way back into a safe position though.
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson is pulling down on Smyth's head to control his posture.
Jackson controls Smyth momentarily but Smyth frees himself.
Smyth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Smyth defends easily.
Smyth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smyth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Jackson working for a triangle but Smyth defends it easily.
Smyth distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson is trying to keep Smyth in close.
#T2#
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Smyth punching from the bottom.
Smyth is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Smyth is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Smyth is concentrating on defense, preventing Jackson from advancing position.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Smyth is defending the position. #SUB2#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smyth has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Smyth is working away. #SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Smyth is defending well.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Smyth defends it.
Jackson prevents Smyth from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jackson trying to work for an americana but Smyth has managed to regain full guard.
Smyth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smyth, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smyth keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Black Lives Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smyth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smyth's waist but Smyth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Smyth looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smyth takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Smyth has managed to clinch.
#KD2#
Jackson lands a big knee to the head and Smyth goes down! Jackson is looking to finish! #ROC2#Smyth is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like William Smyth has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson controls the position.
Oh Smyth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Smyth seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson advances to full mount. #T1##SUB2#
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smyth turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Jackson pulls Smyth in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smyth throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson pulls Smyth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smyth from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on Smyth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smyth works his way back into a safe position though.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smyth defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smyth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smyth trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Smyth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smyth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smyth postures up.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Black Lives Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smyth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smyth postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow. #SUB2#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smyth looking to pass the guard.
Smyth throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Smyth wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Smyth throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyth is retaining full guard.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smyth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Smyth in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on Smyth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smyth works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Smyth with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Lives Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Smyth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice body kick from Jackson.
William Smyth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Smyth misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smyth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Smyth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Smyth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smyth sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Smyth avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeps Smyth at a distance using the push kick.
Smyth fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice elbow from Jackson. #KD2#
Jackson drops his opponent with a massive elbow! Smyth is holding on for dear life.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Smyth defending well.
Jackson passes to side control.
Smyth is letting Jackson control him for a moment. #T2##SUB2#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smyth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smyth can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T3#
Jackson is staying tight to Smyth's torso, preventing him from escaping.
William Smyth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black Lives Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Smyth moves out of range easily.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Smyth, against the cage.
Smyth misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Lives Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Lives Jackson!
Black Lives Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GC 381 Christie vs Bengtsson
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Yonic closes the distance and pushes Smyth back into the cage.
Yonic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smyth's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Smyth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smyth throws the left hand but Yonic avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Yonic moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smyth fails to land.
Yonic wants to get back to striking at distance but Smyth won't allow it.
#BC2#
Smyth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Yonic as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth is looking to slow Yonic down with leg kicks.
Smyth lands a right hook to the body.
Smyth scores with the left hand. Yonic knows he should have avoided that one.
Smyth misses with the combination.
#T1#
Yonic wants to clinch.
Smyth looks to score with a jab to the body but Yonic is just out of range.
Yonic dives in for a single leg takedown but Smyth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yonic tries to land knees in the clinch but Smyth avoids the damage to the body.
Yonic working hard to break the clinch.
Yonic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smyth to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Yonic is trying to trip Smyth. He has hold of a leg but Smyth is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yonic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Yonic is standing up over Smyth. Smyth looks to escape but Yonic dives into side control.
#REVB#
Yonic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Yonic controls the position from side control.
Smyth is looking to regain half guard here but Yonic keeps moving and retains side control.
Yonic is staying tight to Smyth's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU#
Yonic stands up and beckons Smyth to his feet.
Smyth lands an overhand right.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Smyth scores with a four punch combination!
Smyth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yonic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yonic tried to counter with a leg kick but Smyth avoided it.
Smyth lands with a nice body punch.
Smyth is looking to clinch but Yonic is avoiding it.
#TD#
Yonic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smyth on his heels. He'll look to pass Smyth's guard now, I'm sure.
Yonic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yonic throws a big elbow that misses.
Yonic controlling from the top position. #T4#
Yonic lands a couple of digs.
Yonic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yonic is pushing down on Smyth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smyth is fighting to maintain full guard but Yonic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yonic controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth has hold of Yonic's hands but Yonic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Smyth will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smyth dives in and scores a takedown into Yonic's guard.
Smyth tries to free his leg and advance position but Yonic is retaining full guard.
Yonic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smyth's guard. #REVR#
Yonic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Smyth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yonic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smyth looking to control.
Yonic working some strikes from top position.
Yonic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smyth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Yonic stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smyth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yonic wants to clinch.
Smyth scores with a nice head shot.
Yonic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but Smyth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Yonic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smyth quickly recovers to half guard.
Smyth makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Yonic slips under a jab from Smyth.
Yonic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3##CL#
Yonic has closed the distance and engaged Smyth in a clinch.
#TD#
Yonic jumps guard and drags Smyth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smyth looking to pass the guard.
Smyth throws a big right hand that misses.
Yonic has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smyth scoring with some ground and pound.
Smyth throws a strike but Yonic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Yonic stands up over Smyth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Yonic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yonic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smyth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yonic tries to clinch but Smyth moves out of range.
Smyth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smyth with a hook.#TD2#
Smyth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smyth lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Smyth wants to pass the guard but Yonic is keeping the position.
Smyth won't allow Yonic to get back to his feet.
Yonic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smyth won't allow Yonic to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Yonic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard.#REVR#
Yonic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smyth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Island Yonic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Yonic gets to his feet - Smyth follows without any prompting.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Smyth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smyth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yonic to the mat! Yonic manages to get full guard.
Smyth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smyth looking to pass the guard.
Yonic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smyth manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Yonic landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Yonic 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Yonic gets to his feet - Smyth follows without any prompting. #T1##CL#
Yonic clinches with his opponent.
Yonic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Smyth breaks the clinch.
Yonic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smyth.
Smyth's corner calls for a 1-2. Smyth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smyth stuffs the takedown.
Smyth lands a body shot.
Yonic slips a jab and a cross from Smyth.
Smyth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yonic.
William Smyth seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Smyth misses with the combination.
Yonic is looking to clinch. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smyth enables Yonic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smyth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yonic tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyth is retaining full guard.
Yonic is working hard here to advance position.
Yonic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yonic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
William Smyth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Yonic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smyth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smyth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tycoon Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yonic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smyth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smyth swats away the attempt to clinch by Yonic.
Smyth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but Smyth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Island Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smyth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smyth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yonic momentarily.
Yonic shoots for a double leg takedown but Smyth sprawls well. He's pushed Yonic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yonic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smyth throws a series of punches but Yonic moves out of range.
Yonic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Yonic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Yonic shoots in and gets a takedown into Smyth's guard.
Yonic wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
Yonic content to stall in guard here.
Yonic throwing strikes from guard but Smyth blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Smyth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smyth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Smyth!
An out of breath William Smyth 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:
GC 378 Paris vs Somebody
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Smyth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reese.
Smyth wants to clinch up but Reese keeps it at a distance.
Reese fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Reese gets a clinch.
Reese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smyth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reese backwards.
Smyth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reese pushes Smyth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Smyth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smyth wants to clinch up but Reese keeps it at a distance.
Smyth walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reese.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smyth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reese lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smyth misses the jab.#TD2#
Smyth looking to score a takedown here. Reese is defending well but Smyth drives through and ends up in Reese's guard.
Reese scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Reese slaps away a takedown attempt from Smyth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smyth is defended easily by Reese.
Zayaan Reese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Smyth.
Smyth looks for the body kick but Reese saw that one coming.
Reese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reese paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reese will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reese but Reese pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smyth tries to close the distance and clinch but Reese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smyth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reese catches Smyth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick from Smyth misses.
Smyth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reese.
Reese moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
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!
Reese scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Reese throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smyth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reese is in Smyth's guard.#SU#
Reese decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smyth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reese scores with a hook to the body. Smyth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smyth swats away the attempt to clinch by Reese.
Reese lands a jab to the head.
Reese getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reese uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smyth has time to react.
Smyth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smyth stuns Reese with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Smyth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reese manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smyth is looking to work some ground and pound but Reese has wrist control.#T3#
Reese keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reese is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reese has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Reese controlling from the top position.
Smyth managing to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Smyth is working an open guard so Reese takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smyth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reese fails with a takedown attempt.
Reese lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reese works the jab nicely.
Reese moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smyth connects with the punch.
Smyth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zayaan Reese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smyth tries to clinch up.
Reese moves out of range of the leg kick from Smyth.#CL#
Reese has closed the distance and engaged Smyth in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zayaan Reese showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reese 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zayaan Reese!
A very excited looking Zayaan Reese rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GC 375 - Polus vs Yonic
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Brooks has managed to clinch.
Brooks lands with a right to the head.
Brooks keeps control of Smyth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
Brooks lands with a right to the head.
Brooks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smyth backwards.
Still in the clinch, Smyth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Smyth uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brooks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smyth blocks an uppercut.
Smyth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brooks lands a left hand.
Brooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Smyth's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Brooks on the inside.
Brooks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smyth or not.
Brooks lands a hook that snaps the head of Smyth backwards. #ROC#Smyth is rocked!
Brooks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smyth is still on wobbly legs! Can Brooks finish him?#BC#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Brooks lands a big head kick that sends Smyth tumbling to the mat! Brooks takes a step backwards and waves Smyth back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smyth gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Brooks points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Smyth wakes up just in time to hear Brooks thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Brooks!
Our winner, Eric Brooks, 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:
Dominance XVI
Date: Dec 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Young misses with a takedown
and Smyth counters with a nice leg kick.
Smyth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Young changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smyth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smyth with the inside leg kick.
Smyth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Smyth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Young!#SUB2#
Smyth has an Americana. Young didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Smyth is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Smyth hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). William Smyth!
A very excited looking William Smyth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Might Y Young stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm still the best'. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXVIX: Cristos vs Bassol
Date: Oct 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Smyth moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smyth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smyth swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Roberts just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmyth.
Smyth blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Smyth doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
#CL2#
Roberts has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Smyth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smyth throws a lazy head kick
and Roberts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Smyth misses
and Roberts counters with a nice body shot.
Smyth closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like William Roberts has been cut.
Smyth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smyth throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Smyth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smyth throws a leg kick but Roberts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roberts throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Roberts has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smyth.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Smyth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smyth.
Smyth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roberts sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Roberts gets a clinch. #BC#
Smyth manages to break the clinch.
Roberts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Roberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roberts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smyth walks away with a smile on his face. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smyth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Smyth circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Smyth.
Smyth swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Smyth wants to land a leg kick but Roberts is out of range.
Roberts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smyth.#T2#
Smyth cracks Roberts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smyth misses with a low kick.
Smyth shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An inside leg kick from Smyth misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smyth is looking to chop away at Roberts's legs.
Smyth slips a jab and a cross from Roberts.
Smyth throws a front kick aimed at Roberts's knee but Roberts avoids it well. #CL2#
Roberts clinches up against the cage.
Smyth managing to block the knees to the body from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a knee to the head.
Smyth lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Roberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smyth avoids it really well and circles away.
Smyth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Roberts takes the fight into the clinch.
Roberts is looking to take this one to the mat.
William Smyth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Roberts.#BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Smyth pushes him off.#CL#
Smyth rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Smyth thumps Roberts with a low kick.#CL#
Smyth clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smyth jabs Roberts right on the nose. Roberts blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smyth tried to score with a low kick but Roberts checks it.
Smyth throws the left hand but Roberts avoids the punch easily.
Smyth misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Smyth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smyth thows a leg kick but Roberts checks it
and Roberts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smyth throws a leg kick but Roberts moved away.
Smyth throws a leg kick but Roberts moved away.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Smyth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Roberts's cut.
That's time! Smyth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts moves out of range as Smyth throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Roberts.
Smyth keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smyth.
Roberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smyth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
William Smyth is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Smyth misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth tries a low kick but Roberts avoids it.
Roberts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smyth.#CL2#
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smyth.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1##BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch.
Smyth works the jab nicely.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smyth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smyth keeps the fight on the outside.
William Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts tries to clinch but Smyth moves out of range.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smyth is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smyth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Roberts.
Roberts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Roberts instigates a clinch.
Smyth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Smyth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Smyth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roberts.
Smyth misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Smyth.
Roberts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smyth connects with an inside leg kick.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smyth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smyth moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smyth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts lands the left hand.
Roberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Roberts.#CL#
Smyth has managed to clinch.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Smyth.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Smyth uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##TD2#
Roberts pulls guard.
Roberts controls Smyth momentarily but Smyth frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smyth chips away with some ground and pound.
Smyth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smyth distracts Roberts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smyth throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Roberts is trying to keep Smyth in close.
#T4#
Smyth landing some decent shots from guard.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Smyth tries to pass.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts is trying to keep Smyth in close.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA London inform us that Roberts has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Roberts is controlling Smyth's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Smyth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Roberts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Roberts digs a good body shot into Smyth's ribs.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Smyth misses with a low kick.
Smyth thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Smyth pushes him off.
As Roberts backs away, Smyth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Smyth clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
Roberts tries to land knees in the clinch but Smyth avoids the damage to the body.
Smyth lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Smyth prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Smyth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Smyth swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Smyth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smyth throws a hook to the side of Roberts's head but Roberts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smyth misses with a low kick as Roberts jumps back.
Smyth misses with a wild combination.
Roberts lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roberts darts in trying to clinch
and Smyth counters with an outside leg kick.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Smyth circles away.
Roberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roberts tries to clinch up.
Smyth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roberts just manages to avoid it.
Roberts checks the leg kick.
Roberts is looking for the big counter here.
Roberts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smyth in his tracks.
Smyth looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
Smyth throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Roberts pushes Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roberts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roberts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!#BC#
Smyth manages to break the clinch.
William Smyth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Roberts takes the fight into the clinch.
William Roberts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roberts gets through Smyth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smyth misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Smyth manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Roberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smyth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roberts.
Smyth avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Smyth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smyth tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roberts! But no joy.
Smyth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smyth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roberts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smyth is looking to slow Roberts down with leg kicks.
Roberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smyth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smyth misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Roberts closes the distance and pushes Smyth back into the cage.#BC2#
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
William Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Roberts moves into the clinch.
William Smyth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Smyth counters with a left and a right that stings Roberts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roberts's corner calls for a 1-2. Roberts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smyth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smyth lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD#
Smyth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth is pressing down on Roberts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roberts is holding on for now.
Roberts trying to control from the bottom.
Smyth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smyth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roberts for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Smyth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smyth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Smyth!
During a confident post fight interview, William Smyth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, William Roberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was obviously not fully prepared, I will not make the same mistake, bring on a rematch if you are worth it.'. |
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Event:
Dominance XI
Date: Sep 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts checks the leg kick.
Roberts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smyth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smyth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Smyth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roberts wants to clinch.
Roberts cracks Smyth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Smyth circles away.
Smyth swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Roberts clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Smyth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smyth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smyth swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Smyth fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Roberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smyth. #BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Roberts moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smyth manages to break the clinch.
Smyth scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Smyth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
William Smyth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smyth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Smyth circles away.
Roberts lands a glancing blow to the side of Smyth's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smyth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2##CL#
Smyth clinches. #BC#
Smyth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roberts is defended easily by Smyth.#CL2#
Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smyth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Smyth uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Roberts clinches. #BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Smyth rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.
Roberts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smyth backwards.
Smyth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Roberts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Smyth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roberts takes a swing at Smyth's ribcage but misses.
Smyth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roberts looks to clinch
and Smyth counters with a series of strikes. Roberts will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smyth throws out a leg kick but Roberts moves out of range and Smyth only half commits. #CL#
Smyth clinches.
We've been informed that Roberts has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
Smyth looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
Smyth takes one to the side of the head.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Smyth circles away.
Roberts scores with a one two! Smyth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Smyth takes the fight into the clinch.
Smyth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smyth swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smyth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Smyth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smyth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roberts counters with a three punch combo that has Smyth backing up. Smyth nods at Roberts to acknowledge the strikes.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Smyth.
Smyth goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
Roberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smyth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smyth scores with a push kick.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Smyth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smyth tries to land a front kick but Roberts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roberts checks a low kick from Smyth.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts tries to clinch up.
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smyth misses with a leg kick
and Roberts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smyth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roberts checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smyth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smyth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Roberts takes the fight into the clinch.
Roberts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1##BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smyth throws a chopping leg kick but Roberts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Smyth circles away.
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roberts slips under a jab from Smyth.
A little jabbing left from Roberts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smyth throws a chopping leg kick but Roberts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roberts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Roberts forces Smyth back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smyth misses with a straight left.
Roberts throws out a counter right but Smyth avoids it with no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smyth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Smyth circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Smyth throws a leg kick that misses.
Roberts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smyth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Roberts.
Roberts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smyth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smyth throws a low kick, looking for Roberts's leg but Roberts calmly moves out of range.
Roberts is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Smyth circles away and keeps his distance.
Smyth misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Roberts closes the distance and pushes Smyth back into the cage.#BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smyth swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Smyth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts tries to clinch but Smyth is having none of it. #CL2#
Roberts moves into the clinch.
Roberts slows down the pace here.
William Roberts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3##BC#
Smyth manages to break the clinch.
Smyth swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.#CL2#
Roberts takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Roberts scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Smyth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Smyth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Smyth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Smyth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smyth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Smyth.
Smyth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smyth throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Smyth throws a chopping leg kick but Roberts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roberts wants to clinch up but Smyth keeps it at a distance.
Smyth thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Smyth closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts pushes Smyth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Roberts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smyth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Roberts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Roberts has closed the distance and engaged Smyth in a clinch.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smyth to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Smyth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smyth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
William Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Roberts instigates a clinch.
Roberts taking a breather.
Roberts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smyth up against the cage.#TD2#
Roberts jumps into guard, dragging Smyth to the mat.
#T1##SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smyth defends well.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smyth would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smyth cracks Roberts with a solid left hand.
Roberts looking to control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roberts pulls Smyth in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smyth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smyth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Smyth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like William Roberts has been cut.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Smyth connects with an inside leg kick.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Smyth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smyth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts wants to clinch up but Smyth keeps it at a distance.
Smyth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smyth throws a leg kick which misses Roberts's front leg but catches the back leg as Roberts tries to avoid it.
Roberts tries to clinch but Smyth moves out of range.
Smyth throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Roberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roberts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smyth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberts to keep the fight standing.
Roberts works on Smyth's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roberts.#BC#
Smyth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Roberts moves into range and clinches up with Smyth.
Smyth blocking some punches.
Smyth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roberts smiles and moves away.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Smyth.
Roberts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smyth throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Smyth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smyth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smyth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 William Smyth.
I think Smyth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
A&E: Rising Stars V
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smyth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tal. That one must have hurt.
Tal lands with a slapping head kick.
Tal lands a leg kick that knocks Smyth off balance momentarily.
Smyth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tal lands with a nice combination. Smyth backs away looking to recover.
Tal keeps the fight on the outside.
Tal lands with a cross. #KD#
Tal lands a big head kick that sends Smyth tumbling to the mat! Tal takes a step backwards and waves Smyth back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Smyth is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tal.
Smyth is still on wobbly legs! Can Tal finish him?
Smyth throws a right hand that misses
and Tal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tal.
Smyth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tal thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tal scores with a leg kick.
Tal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tal scores with a body shot.
Tal lands a brutal head kick. Smyth looks out on his feet and Tal throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Alan Tal!
Alan Tal made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGE in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Ash Pres: The 2nd Aftermath
Date: Aug 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sleziacik.
Smyth is looking to regain half guard here but Sleziacik keeps moving and retains side control.
Smyth is trying to control Sleziacik's posture but Sleziacik avoids it.
Sleziacik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sleziacik controls the position from side control.
Smyth is trying to control Sleziacik's posture but Sleziacik avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth tries to bench press Sleziacik off him but Sleziacik keeps the position.
Sleziacik controls the position.#T1#
Smyth is not content to let Sleziacik control the position.
Smyth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sleziacik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sleziacik working the body and head with strikes.
Smyth dodges the ground and pound from Sleziacik.#SUB#
Sleziacik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smyth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sleziacik working the body and head with strikes.
An elbow from Sleziacik crashes against the mat.
Sleziacik cracks Smyth with a big right hand but Smyth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sleziacik controlling from side mount.
Sleziacik cracks Smyth with a big elbow. #T2#
Smyth tries to improve position but can't.
Sleziacik tries to advance to mount but Smyth instead regains half guard.
Smyth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sleziacik is pressing down on Smyth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smyth is holding on for now.
Sleziacik stalling.
Sleziacik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB#
Sleziacik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smyth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sleziacik.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth wants to control but Sleziacik is keeping busy.
Sleziacik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smyth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sleziacik working Smyth over with strikes.
Smyth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sleziacik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sleziacik is keen to just control but Smyth is a slippery customer.
Sleziacik moves into full mount! Smyth won't be happy about that!
Sleziacik dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Sleziacik has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smyth's face.
Sleziacik has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smyth's face.
#ROC#Smyth is rocked!
Sleziacik postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Smyth out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Sleziacik goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jan Sleziacik! |
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Event:
A&E: Rising Stars III
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jukassa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smyth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jukassa 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.
Jukassa weaves into range and cracks Smyth right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Smyth goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jukassa is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zett Jukassa! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 992 Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouveia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smyth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gouveia.#CL2#
Gouveia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Smyth is trying to trip Gouveia. He has hold of a leg but Gouveia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smyth persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Gouveia keeps moving.
Smyth is looking to advance position but Gouveia has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Gouveia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gouveia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gouveia content just to control the position here. #T1#
Smyth has given up his back. Will we see Gouveia going for some submissions?
#SUB2#
Gouveia is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Smyth is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pascal Gouveia! |
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