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Event:
CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Wilder decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilder is trying to control the action in half guard but Smooth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smooth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wilder uses his free foot to push down on Smooth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smooth.
Smooth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smooth hang on?#CUT#It looks like Tim Smooth has been cut.
Smooth takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Wilder's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
A very excited looking Colton Wilder 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:
HFC 75:Standifer vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Smooth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smooth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hunter working for a triangle but Smooth defends it easily.
Smooth lands a couple of elbows.
Smooth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Smooth postures up.
Hunter is really struggling to control Smooth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smooth defends it easily.#T1#
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smooth postures up.
Smooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smooth defends well.
Hunter looking to control.
Smooth tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Smooth pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Smooth is sitting in close to Hunter's body. Hunter has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smooth is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smooth is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hunter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Saul Hunter!
Saul Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 68:Handerson vs Smooth
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Smooth is looking to clinch.
Smooth misses with a body shot.
Handerson takes a swing at Smooth's ribcage but misses.
Smooth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smooth scores with a hook to the body. Handerson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smooth digs a good hook to Handerson's body.
Smooth swings for the body but Handerson moves out of range.
Handerson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smooth throws out the jab.
Smooth fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Handerson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smooth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handerson. That did some damage!#T1#
Smooth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smooth looks to clinch
and Handerson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smooth thinking.
Handerson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smooth manages to avoid it.
Smooth is looking to clinch.
Handerson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smooth feints a counter leg kick.
Smooth tries to clinch but Handerson moves out of range.
Handerson 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.
Smooth misses with a right hand
and Handerson counters with a stiff right hand.
Handerson takes a swing at Smooth's ribcage but misses.
Smooth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smooth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smooth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handerson.#T2#
Smooth tests Handerson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Handerson misses #CL2#
and Smooth counters by clinching up. #BC#
Handerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smooth doesn't manage to clinch there - Handerson circles away.
Handerson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smooth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handerson. That did some damage!
Handerson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smooth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handerson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handerson throws a hook but Smooth avoids it easily.
Smooth tries to clinch but Handerson is having none of it.
Handerson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smooth was well out of range. Poor timing from Handerson.
Smooth looks for a takedown but Handerson sprawls well.
Dave Handerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Smooth.#T3#
Smooth misses with a body shot.
Smooth darts in trying to clinch
and Handerson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
BOOM! Handerson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Smooth. Smooth tries to recover but Handerson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Smooth lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Handerson!
A victorious Dave Handerson 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:
HFC 64:Hassan vs Mogh
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
McIntyre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Smooth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McIntyre to the ground. Smooth is now in McIntyre's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McIntyre is trying to keep Smooth in close.
#SUB2#
McIntyre working for a triangle but Smooth defends it easily.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McIntyre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smooth controls the pace.#SUB2#
McIntyre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
McIntyre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
McIntyre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smooth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smooth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McIntyre has his foot on Smooth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smooth works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McIntyre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smooth trying to control but McIntyre is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
McIntyre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smooth is aware though and is defending well.
Smooth advances to half guard.
McIntyre is trying to maintain the position but Smooth is very close to passing his half guard.
McIntyre is looking to improve his position.
Smooth is trying to control. McIntyre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
McIntyre actively working from the bottom here.
McIntyre is looking for a sweep. Smooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McIntyre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McIntyre is in trouble now - Smooth has advanced to mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smooth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McIntyre?
Smooth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McIntyre is in all sorts of trouble here.
McIntyre 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.#T2#
Smooth raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smooth landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smooth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smooth punishing his opponent with strikes.
McIntyre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smooth landing punches. #ROC#McIntyre is rocked!
McIntyre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McIntyre is still in real trouble! Can Smooth finish him?
Smooth looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has McIntyre covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Smooth!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Smooth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 69
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Smooth staying out of range there.
Smooth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Levesque looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Levesque lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tim Smooth has been cut.
Smooth throws a leg kick but Levesque sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Levesque.
Levesque misses with an uppercut
and Levesque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smooth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Levesque. That did some damage!
Levesque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smooth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smooth is looking to counter with a body kick.
Levesque misses with an uppercut.
Smooth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Levesque showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque misses with a hook. Smooth ducked under it nicely.
Levesque moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Smooth is rocked!
Levesque lands a brutal uppercut that launches Smooth off his feet! Smooth tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). André Levesque!
André Levesque thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 62
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Macho Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smooth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Macho Man misses the jab.
Smooth throws a shot from downtown. Macho Man moves away and avoids it.
Macho Man checks a leg kick nicely.
Macho Man misses with a left hand #TD#
and Smooth counters with a single leg into guard. Macho Man didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Macho Man working a defensive guard but Smooth passes into half guard.
Smooth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smooth is pressing down on Macho Man's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macho Man is holding on for now.
Smooth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macho Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth tries to pass to full mount but Macho Man defends it.
Smooth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smooth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smooth lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Macho Man wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth trying to pass the guard but Macho Man defending well.
Smooth controlling the pace.
Macho Man wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macho Man preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Smooth 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.
Smooth trying to mount his opponent but Macho Man defends it.
Macho Man is doing well to control the position and prevent Smooth from advancing to side control.
Smooth winds up and cracks Macho Man with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smooth throwing shots but Macho Man is blocking nicely.
Macho Man is not content to let Smooth control the position.
Macho Man is looking to control Smooth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macho Man avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smooth passes the guard and advances to mount!
Macho Man tries to lock up and control but Smooth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Smooth with good strikes from the mount here!
Macho Man tries to hold on but Smooth postures up.
Smooth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Macho Man wants to hold on but Smooth pushes him away.
Smooth breaks from Macho Man's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Macho Man wants to hold on but Smooth pushes him away.
Smooth with a couple of short strikes.
Smooth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Macho Man can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smooth lands a nice shot to the 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!
Smooth connects with a bit shot that sees Macho Man covering up! More strikes from Smooth and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smooth is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Smooth!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Smooth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 52
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Smooth misses its intended target.
Smooth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smooth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smooth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Knuckles misses.
Smooth is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Knuckles moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Knuckles!
An out of breath Brick Knuckles 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:
MMAHKI 43
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Power connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smooth 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.#TD#
Smooth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smooth wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Power tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smooth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Power takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Power is not content to let Smooth control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smooth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smooth grinds an elbow into Power's temple. #T1#
Smooth in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smooth is putting a hurting on Power here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smooth misses with the ground and pound.
Smooth throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Power really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smooth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smooth throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smooth working the ground and pound but Power is defending the strikes.
Smooth tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Check out the look on Smooth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Power is trying to improve his position.
Smooth throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smooth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smooth working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Smooth is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Power looks calm but he's in trouble here. Smooth gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Power is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Smooth lets go of the hold and Power can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Smooth!
A very excited looking Tim Smooth 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Sapp avoids the body shot from Smooth.
Smooth misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Sapp decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smooth kicks Sapp off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Smooth as Sapp shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Smooth. No joy for Sapp on that attempt.
Sapp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tim Smooth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Sapp.
Smooth misses with a straight right.
Sapp shoots for a takedown but Smooth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Smooth finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Bob Sapp has been cut.
Sapp fails with a takedown attempt.
Sapp drops his hands momentarily. Smooth doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Sapp staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Sapp doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Smooth!
A victorious Tim Smooth 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 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 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 18 wins and 7 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Smooth has Goble up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Smooth lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (0) Goble
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goble is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (2) Goble
Smooth is trying to hold Goble in close to prevent damage but Goble has managed to pass into half guard.
Smooth tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Smooth is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth won't allow Goble to pass to mount.
Goble controlling the action here.
Smooth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goble's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goble's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smooth (6) vs (2) Goble#T1##SUB#
Smooth working for a choke but Goble is defending well. #SUB#
Goble preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smooth.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Smooth working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Smooth gets his hands free as Goble looks to control.
Goble breaks Smooth's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (6) vs (4) Goble
Smooth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Goble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smooth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goble has managed to get both his arms back between Smooth's legs - danger averted.
Smooth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goble manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (8) vs (4) Goble#SUB2#
Goble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.#T3#
Smooth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goble keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass. #SUB2#
Goble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Goble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smooth is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Smooth 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.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Smooth looking to sit in guard and control but Goble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (8) vs (6) Goble
Smooth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smooth, not yet.
Smooth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smooth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Smooth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Smooth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goble passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (8) vs (9) Goble
Smooth is trying to improve his position.
Goble is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smooth can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smooth is trying to get back to half guard.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smooth keeps working.
Smooth is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Smooth is trying to control Goble's posture but Goble avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Smooth's face as Goble controls the position.
Smooth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goble taking a breather here.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smooth keeps working. #T8#
Goble controlling the position.
Smooth is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Smooth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smooth is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Smooth wants to control but Goble is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Smooth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble prevents Smooth from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smooth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Smooth wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goble is now in half guard.
Goble prevents Smooth from improving his position.
Goble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Smooth has a hand on Goble's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Goble takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (8) vs (12) Goble
Goble fails to advance to Smooth's back.
Smooth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goble wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Smooth is trying desperately to improve position.
Smooth manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goble 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.#T12#
Smooth keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Smooth actively working from the bottom here.
Smooth trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Goble manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (8) vs (15) Goble
Smooth tries to control the position but Goble now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (8) vs (18) Goble#T13#
Smooth trying to control the action but Goble just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Goble wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy.
Goble 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.
Smooth trying to control the hands but Goble breaks the grip.
Goble has the hooks in. Smooth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Smooth turns into Goble and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (10) vs (18) Goble
Smooth passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (13) vs (18) Goble
Smooth advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (15) vs (18) Goble
Goble working to try and regain half guard.
Smooth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Smooth goes for an armbar but Goble turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goble. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (15) vs (20) Goble
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 20 to 15.
Shane Goble thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 107 Cheese vs Gambini
Date: Feb 19, 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 17 wins and 7 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Smooth 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: Smooth (2) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a triangle but Smooth pushes his legs off easily.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smooth advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Smooth tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face as Smooth controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smooth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rhodeo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rhodeo tries to control but Smooth manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
Smooth doesn't have the hooks in and Rhodeo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (8) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
Rhodeo preventing the sweep.
Rhodeo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smooth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhodeo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (10) vs (2) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Smooth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smooth defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smooth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Rhodeo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smooth uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (13) vs (2) Rhodeo
Smooth advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (15) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smooth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Smooth takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (18) vs (2) Rhodeo#T3#
Smooth not allowing Rhodeo to control his hands.
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
Smooth tries to get the hooks in deep but Rhodeo pushed the leg off.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
Will Smooth go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smooth controls the action.#T4##SUB#
Rhodeo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rhodeo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Smooth off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Smooth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rhodeo is defending well though. Smooth let's go of the attempt for now.
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Smooth is not going to allow Rhodeo to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Smooth tightening his grip on Rhodeo, looking for the choke.
Rhodeo tries to escape but Smooth has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Smooth is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rhodeo taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Smooth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Smooth!
A victorious Tim Smooth 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 104 Gomes vs Rua
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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smooth shoots in looking for a takedown. Banner tries to sprawl out of it but Smooth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Banner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Smooth
Banner stands and throws Smooth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth stops Banner from passing to mount.
Banner takes a little break here. Smooth wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Smooth can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth is trying to improve his position.
Smooth gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Smooth is defending against the submission attempts here by Banner.
Banner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (0) Smooth
Banner avoids the attempt from Smooth to control.
Smooth is controlling an arm, preventing Banner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Smooth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smooth prevents Banner from taking his back.
Smooth is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smooth is looking to escape.
Smooth wants to control but Banner is having none of it.#SUB#
Banner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smooth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smooth is working to get back to half guard.
Smooth tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away. #T3##SUB#
Smooth defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Banner.
Smooth is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Smooth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banner takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (11) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Banner's guard. Nice work there by Smooth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (11) vs (2) Smooth#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Smooth pushes his legs off easily.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smooth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Smooth pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smooth trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smooth content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Banner working for a triangle but Smooth defends it easily.
#SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smooth defends well.#T5#
Banner keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass.
Smooth won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Smooth passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (11) vs (5) Smooth
Smooth wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
Smooth trying to control the position but Banner is working away. #T6#
Banner tries to improve position but can't.
Banner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Smooth moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (11) vs (8) Smooth
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smooth tries to advance position but instead Banner slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Smooth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Smooth is controlling the pace.
Banner won't allow Smooth to pass to mount.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Smooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smooth is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Banner is pressing down on Smooth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8##SUB#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smooth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smooth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smooth tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Smooth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9##SUB#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smooth looking to pass the guard.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Smooth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smooth has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.
Smooth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (11) vs (11) Smooth#SUB2#
Smooth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banner, who protects the arm well.
Banner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (13) vs (11) Smooth#T10#
Smooth is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (16) vs (11) Smooth
Smooth is controlling an arm, preventing Banner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smooth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smooth tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Banner wants to take Smooth's back but he can't do it this time.
Smooth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Banner jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smooth is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smooth and Banner has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smooth manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smooth defends it well.
Banner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smooth's thigh. Smooth counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T12#
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner stands and throws Smooth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (19) vs (11) Smooth
Smooth is trying to improve his position.
Smooth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (19) vs (13) Smooth
Banner gets back to full guard.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Smooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smooth stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Smooth trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smooth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smooth has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.
Smooth looking to sit in guard and control but Banner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (21) vs (13) Smooth
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner pushing down on Smooth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Smooth wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
#SUB#
Banner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (24) vs (13) Smooth
Banner fails to advance to Smooth's back.
Smooth is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Banner has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (27) vs (13) Smooth#SUB#
Banner working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner is not going to allow Smooth to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 27 to 13.
Roddy Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 101 Hlervu vs Banner
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Smooth can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn is working for takedown but Smooth is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn is working for takedown but Smooth is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smooth after a bit of a struggle.
Smooth stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smooth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smooth shoots in but Vovchanchyn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Vovchanchyn pushes Smooth up against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smooth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smooth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Vovchanchyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smooth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smooth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Smooth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Smooth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smooth looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smooth prevents it.
Smooth is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smooth down to the mat. Smooth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Vovchanchyn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smooth pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Smooth fails with the takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vovchanchyn enables Smooth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vovchanchyn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (0) vs (2) Smooth
Smooth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vovchanchyn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (2) vs (2) Smooth#SUB2#
Smooth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vovchanchyn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smooth wants to sweep but no luck.
Vovchanchyn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vovchanchyn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Smooth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vovchanchyn is one step ahead there.
Vovchanchyn looking to pass the guard.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Smooth controls Vovchanchyn momentarily but Vovchanchyn frees himself. #T4#
Vovchanchyn sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Smooth throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vovchanchyn uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (5) vs (2) Smooth
You can see the frustration on Smooth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smooth looking for a sweep but Vovchanchyn has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vovchanchyn (7) vs (2) Smooth
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn prevents Smooth from getting the reversal.#T5#
Vovchanchyn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smooth prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Vovchanchyn takes Smooth's back. Score +3 for taking back: Vovchanchyn (10) vs (2) Smooth
Smooth just trying to survive but Vovchanchyn is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vovchanchyn biding his time, controlling Smooth.
Smooth trying to control but not successfully. #T6#
Smooth can't escape the position.
Smooth keeps trying to improve his position.
Vovchanchyn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7#
Vovchanchyn 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.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy.
Smooth is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Smooth right now.
Smooth is still trying to improve position.
Smooth looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vovchanchyn has the hooks in. Smooth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Vovchanchyn is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Smooth wants to escape the position.
Smooth trying to control the hands but Vovchanchyn won't let him.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stick to Smooth's back but Smooth is turning into Vovchanchyn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vovchanchyn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smooth. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (10) vs (4) Smooth
Smooth trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom. #T9#
Vovchanchyn pulls Smooth in close to prevent any damage.
Smooth looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (12) vs (4) Smooth
Smooth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smooth, not yet. #SUB2#
Smooth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vovchanchyn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Vovchanchyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vovchanchyn stays in close to Smooth's body and controls the position.
Smooth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vovchanchyn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (12) vs (6) Smooth
Smooth preventing the sweep.
Smooth 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.
Smooth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (12) vs (9) Smooth#T11#
Vovchanchyn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Vovchanchyn is trying to improve his position.
Smooth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovchanchyn keeps working. #T12#
Smooth advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vovchanchyn (12) vs (11) Smooth
Smooth controlling from mount.
Vovchanchyn tries to reverse the position but Smooth maintains control.#SUB2#
Smooth goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vovchanchyn turns into him and now he's in Smooth's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (14) vs (11) Smooth
Smooth wants to sweep but no luck.
Vovchanchyn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (17) vs (11) Smooth#T13#
Smooth is looking for a sweep.
Smooth gets back to half guard.
Vovchanchyn controlling the pace.
Vovchanchyn continues to stall.
Smooth is looking to control Vovchanchyn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smooth avoid being mounted?#T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smooth has his hands clasped together around Vovchanchyn's back. He's all about the action.
Vovchanchyn wants to free his trapped foot but Smooth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vovchanchyn trying to control the pace.
Smooth is looking to control Vovchanchyn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smooth avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Vovchanchyn takes the fight on points by 17 to 11.
A relieved looking Fedor Vovchanchyn 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:
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Laulhere scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (0) vs (2) Laulhere#SUB2#
Laulhere seems to be working for a kimura but Smooth defends the submission attempt.
Laulhere wants to control but Smooth is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smooth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smooth.
Laulhere trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Smooth being controlled here, momentarily.
Smooth trying to keep a closed guard but Laulhere is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere is fighting to break Smooth's control of his arms but Smooth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smooth keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass. #T1#
Laulhere keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Laulhere drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smooth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laulhere has Smooth in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere trying to control the position.
Smooth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (5) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smooth is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (7) vs (2) Laulhere
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smooth fails to advance to Laulhere's back. #T2#
Smooth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere is trying to reverse the position but instead Smooth has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (10) vs (2) Laulhere#SUB#
Smooth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Laulhere is defending well though. Smooth let's go of the attempt for now.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere staying busy and making it hard for Smooth to control. #SUB#
Smooth looking for the choke but no joy.
Smooth biding his time, controlling Laulhere. #T3#
Smooth trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Laulhere just trying to survive but Smooth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Smooth looking for the choke from the back.
Will Smooth go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Smooth 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, Laulhere has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Laulhere is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Smooth off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Laulhere is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Smooth looking for the RNC.
Smooth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
Smooth is trying to stick to Laulhere's back but Laulhere is turning into Smooth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smooth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laulhere. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (10) vs (4) Laulhere
Smooth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there.
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully. #T5#
Smooth keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass.
Laulhere is looking to advance position but Smooth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smooth (14) vs (4) Laulhere
Laulhere gets back to half guard.
Smooth trying to control from half guard but Laulhere is working away.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
Smooth is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Smooth slows the pace down in half guard.
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Smooth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laulhere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smooth is taking a breather. Laulhere 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.
Smooth is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere controlling the position for now.
Smooth trying to mount his opponent but Laulhere defends it. #T7#
Laulhere manages to get to full guard.
Smooth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laulhere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smooth manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (14) vs (6) Laulhere
Smooth controlling the position.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smooth manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (16) vs (6) Laulhere#T8#
Laulhere is looking to sweep but instead, Smooth has passed into half guard.
Smooth controlling the action here.
Smooth works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (19) vs (6) Laulhere
Smooth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laulhere is looking to escape.
Smooth controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Laulhere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smooth tries to take his opponent's back but Laulhere turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (19) vs (8) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Smooth is retaining full guard.
Laulhere must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smooth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laulhere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (21) vs (8) Laulhere
Laulhere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smooth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laulhere's guard.
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Smooth is very close to passing his half guard.
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well. #T10##SUB2#
Laulhere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smooth pulls his head out easily.
Smooth not doing much here.
Smooth is looking to advance position but Laulhere won't allow it.
Laulhere wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy.
#T11#
Smooth stalling.
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smooth slows the pace down in half guard.
Smooth trying to control from half guard but Laulhere is working away.
Smooth controlling the action here. #T12#
Laulhere is looking to get back to full guard here but Smooth has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (24) vs (8) Laulhere
Smooth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere wants to control but Smooth postures up.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laulhere is looking to control Smooth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laulhere avoid being mounted?
Smooth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T13#
Smooth passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (27) vs (8) Laulhere
Smooth content just to control the position here.
Smooth looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smooth mounts Laulhere! Really nice guard pass there!
Smooth controlling from the full mount.
Laulhere tries to reverse the position but Smooth maintains control.
Laulhere tries to lock up and control but Smooth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Laulhere 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.
Smooth is taking a breather. Laulhere 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.
Smooth trying to pass the guard but Laulhere defending well.
Smooth trying to control the pace.
Laulhere is controlling Smooth's trapped leg to prevent Smooth from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere moves into full guard.
Laulhere controls Smooth momentarily but Smooth frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth takes the fight on points by 27 to 8.
Tim Smooth thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Smooth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smooth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smooth (4) vs (0) Jack
Smooth in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smooth gets to mount! Jack was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (6) vs (0) Jack
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smooth.
Smooth controlling from the full mount.
Jack tries to reverse the position but Smooth maintains control.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smooth in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smooth pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Smooth moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jack. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (9) vs (0) Jack
Smooth advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (11) vs (0) Jack
Jack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smooth controlling his opponent.
Jack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Jack tries to improve his position but Smooth has taken his back! Smooth has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jack tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Smooth pushes Jack away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Smooth!
Our winner, Tim Smooth, 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 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smooth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hlervu.#TD#
Hlervu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hlervu (4) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth prevents Hlervu from moving into mount. #SUB#
Hlervu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smooth is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Smooth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hlervu prevents Smooth from improving his position.#SUB2#
Smooth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hlervu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smooth is just riding it out for now. Hlervu eventually gives up the hold.
Hlervu is looking to stall here but Smooth recovers full guard. #T2#
Hlervu is pushing down on Smooth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smooth is fighting to maintain full guard but Hlervu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smooth is trying to get back to full guard.
Smooth wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smooth wants to control but Hlervu passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (7) vs (0) Smooth
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smooth is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Hlervu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smooth is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
Smooth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Hlervu works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth is squirming around, avoiding Hlervu's attempts to control the action.
Smooth regains half guard.#T5#
Smooth is doing well to control the position and prevent Hlervu from advancing to side control.
Hlervu trying to mount his opponent but Smooth defends it.
Hlervu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smooth keeps working. #SUB#
Hlervu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smooth is just riding it out for now. Hlervu eventually gives up the hold.
Smooth desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T6#
Hlervu is trying to control. Smooth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smooth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hlervu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (13) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.#T7#
Hlervu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smooth tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.#SUB#
Hlervu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smooth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8##SUB#
Hlervu goes for an armbar but Smooth turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smooth. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (13) vs (2) Smooth#SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Hlervu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (15) vs (2) Smooth#T9##SUB2#
Smooth has an active guard here but Hlervu has managed to pass into half guard.
Hlervu is looking to advance position but Smooth won't allow it.
Smooth is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Smooth won't allow Hlervu to pass to mount.
Hlervu passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (18) vs (2) Smooth#T10#
Hlervu is looking to take a break and control but Smooth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smooth is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smooth is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Hlervu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smooth is looking to regain half guard here but Hlervu keeps moving and retains side control.
Hlervu is looking to take a break and control but Smooth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hlervu working away.#T12#
Smooth is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hlervu tries for a kimura but Smooth is defending well.
Smooth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smooth stops Hlervu from passing to mount.
Hlervu advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (20) vs (2) Smooth
Smooth is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Smooth to control.
Hlervu tries to control but Smooth wriggling away.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smooth tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away. #T14#
Hlervu looking to control but Smooth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smooth tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smooth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hlervu content just to control the position here.
Hlervu looking to control but Smooth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Hlervu looking for a guillotine from mount but Smooth is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
An out of breath Tendren Hlervu 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 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Javier Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Martinez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martinez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smooth after a bit of a struggle.
Smooth tries for a takedown but Martinez manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Martinez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smooth is trying to keep an underhook but Martinez manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (0) vs (2) Martinez
Martinez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smooth trying to hold on to Martinez's head to control him but Martinez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smooth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Martinez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smooth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinez has Smooth in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (2) Martinez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Smooth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martinez's guard.
Martinez is staying active underneath Smooth, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Smooth is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Smooth passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (5) vs (2) Martinez
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Smooth tries to advance to mount but can't.
Martinez is not content to let Smooth control the position. #SUB#
Smooth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Smooth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Smooth stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Smooth wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martinez sneaks back into half guard.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smooth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smooth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (8) vs (2) Martinez#T5#
Smooth wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
Smooth wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martinez is controlling an arm, preventing Smooth from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Smooth moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (11) vs (2) Martinez#T6#
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Smooth is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Martinez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Smooth trying to control.
What can Martinez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smooth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smooth's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T7##SUB#
Martinez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Smooth go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8##SUB#
Smooth is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Martinez taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Smooth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Smooth!
A relieved looking Tim Smooth 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 82
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Gabe Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Smooth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Smooth
Smooth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smooth preventing the sweep.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Smooth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smooth has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Smooth sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Smooth being controlled here momentarily.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Smooth is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Smooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smooth controls the pace.
Let's hope that Smooth 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.
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.#T2#
Smooth 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.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia pulls Smooth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smooth from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Smooth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smooth has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Garcia wants to sweep here but Smooth controlling him for the moment.
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Smooth works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Garcia is pressing down on Smooth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Garcia looking to control.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Smooth controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #T5#
Smooth is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Smooth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smooth is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Smooth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Smooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia is not content to let Smooth control the position.#T6#
Smooth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7#
Smooth postures up.
Smooth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garcia controls Smooth momentarily but Smooth frees himself.
Smooth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Smooth 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.
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 full guard, as Smooth tries to pass. #T8#
Smooth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smooth preventing the sweep.
Smooth postures up.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smooth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smooth is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smooth is stalling in the full guard.
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10##SUB#
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smooth is aware though and is defending well.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass. #SUB#
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Smooth defends easily.
Smooth preventing the sweep.
Smooth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Garcia pulls Smooth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smooth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smooth is stalling in the full guard.
Garcia has control of Smooth's left arm, preventing Smooth from doing any damage. #SUB#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Garcia wants to sweep here but Smooth controlling him for the moment.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Smooth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
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.#T13#
Smooth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia is looking to sweep but instead, Smooth has passed into half guard.
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Smooth sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Smooth is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcia is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Garcia is staying active underneath Smooth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smooth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smooth in particular looking to stall.
Garcia is looking to get back to full guard here but Smooth has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (5) Smooth
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Tim Smooth 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 80
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Smooth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smooth lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Rhodeo trying to control the position here.
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smooth is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rhodeo has his foot on Smooth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smooth works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position but Smooth postures up.
Smooth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rhodeo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smooth controls the pace.#SUB2#
Smooth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smooth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rhodeo seems keen to control Smooth's posture.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smooth passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (5) vs (0) Rhodeo#T2#
Smooth is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rhodeo is trying to control Smooth's posture but Smooth avoids it.
Rhodeo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rhodeo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rhodeo is trying to control but can't.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Smooth has control of the leg.
Smooth is taking a breather. Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Smooth keeps him under control.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Smooth is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhodeo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smooth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Smooth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rhodeo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smooth slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Smooth has control of the leg.
Smooth passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
Smooth controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth'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.#T4#
Rhodeo holds on to Smooth around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Rhodeo is working to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Smooth postures up.
Rhodeo gets back to half guard.
Rhodeo is pressing down on Smooth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Smooth looking to pass the guard.
Smooth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Rhodeo is trying to control the position but Smooth postures up.
Rhodeo 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: Smooth (8) vs (2) Rhodeo
Smooth desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rhodeo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Rhodeo seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB2#
Rhodeo is trying to work for a kimura but Smooth is defending well.
Rhodeo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smooth's thigh. Smooth counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rhodeo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smooth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smooth is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo looking to sit in guard and control but Smooth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (10) vs (2) Rhodeo#T7#
Smooth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smooth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Smooth pushes down on Rhodeo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smooth controlling the action here.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Rhodeo wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy.
Smooth trying to control the pace.
Rhodeo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Smooth is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9#
Smooth is looking to advance position but Rhodeo won't allow it.
Smooth controlling the action here.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Smooth has control of the leg.
Rhodeo wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rhodeo is controlling Smooth's trapped leg to prevent Smooth from advancing to side control.
Smooth is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.
Smooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Rhodeo wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhodeo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smooth tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo can't keep his opponent in guard - Smooth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
More stalling from Rhodeo.#T11#
Smooth passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (13) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to reverse the position but Smooth maintains control.
Rhodeo holds on, trying desperately to control.
Rhodeo wants to control but Smooth is having none of it.
Smooth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smooth looking to control but Rhodeo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Smooth pushes him away.
Rhodeo is looking to get to half guard.
Smooth looking to control but Rhodeo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rhodeo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (13) vs (4) Rhodeo#T13#
Rhodeo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smooth controls Rhodeo momentarily but Rhodeo frees himself.
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Smooth controls Rhodeo momentarily but Rhodeo frees himself.
Smooth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Smooth looking for a triangle here. Rhodeo is fighting it but it looks tight! Smooth pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rhodeo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Smooth!
Our winner, Tim Smooth, 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 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smooth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cartwright's waist but Cartwright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smooth off to one side.
Cartwright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smooth's waist but Smooth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cartwright off to one side.
Smooth with the counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it easily.#TD2#
Cartwright gets caught napping as Smooth dives in and scores a takedown. Cartwright manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Smooth
Cartwright is controlling Smooth's posture.
Smooth looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (2) Smooth
Cartwright stands and throws Smooth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (2) Smooth
Smooth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cartwright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Smooth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cartwright is staying tight to Smooth's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Smooth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright controls the position.
Smooth regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cartwright's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Smooth is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright is pressing down on Smooth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smooth is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Smooth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Smooth moves into full guard.
Cartwright pushes down on Smooth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartwright is controlling the pace.
Smooth is positioning himself well to prevent Cartwright advancing to mount.
Cartwright is taking a breather. Smooth 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.#T4#
Smooth tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Smooth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cartwright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cartwright trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Smooth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smooth tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Cartwright 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.
Smooth working a defensive guard but Cartwright passes into half guard.
Smooth is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (8) vs (2) Smooth
Cartwright wants to control but Smooth is keeping him busy.
Smooth is looking to reverse the position.
Smooth is holding Cartwright down, trying to stall.#T6#
Smooth struggling a bit here.
Smooth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cartwright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Cartwright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here.
Smooth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cartwright off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (8) vs (6) Smooth
Cartwright is keeping busy.
#T7#
Cartwright trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Smooth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cartwright.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smooth's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cartwright looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cartwright wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Smooth tries to get the hooks in deep but Cartwright pushed the leg off.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Cartwright just trying to survive but Smooth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cartwright is keeping busy.
Smooth is not going to allow Cartwright to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Smooth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cartwright is defending well though. Smooth let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Smooth is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cartwright has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T9#
Smooth is not going to allow Cartwright to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Cartwright showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Cartwright right now.
Cartwright tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cartwright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cartwright tries to hold on but Smooth pushes him away. #T10#
Cartwright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smooth works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (8) vs (9) Smooth
Smooth doesn't have the hooks in and Cartwright manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (10) vs (9) Smooth#SUB2#
Smooth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright stands and throws Smooth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (13) vs (9) Smooth
Cartwright working away.#T11#
Smooth is looking for a sweep.
Smooth regains half guard.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance.
Smooth is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright controlling the action here. #T12#
Cartwright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but Smooth defending well. #T13#
Smooth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smooth is looking for a triangle but Cartwright pushes his legs off easily.
Smooth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smooth trying to control the position.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Smooth is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Smooth is working away.
Cartwright is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smooth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cartwright trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cartwright takes the fight on points by 13 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG Thanksgiving
Date: Nov 27, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smooth 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: Chancel (0) vs (4) Smooth
Smooth controls the position.
Smooth tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Chancel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chancel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smooth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chancel seems a little lost for a moment, as Smooth dominates the positioning.
Smooth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Smooth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chancel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Chancel is being controlled here.
Chancel tries to improve position but can't.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.
Chancel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (0) vs (6) Smooth
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth fails to advance to Chancel's back.
Smooth manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chancel to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (0) vs (9) Smooth#T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Smooth controlling the positon.
Chancel tries to roll but Smooth sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Smooth looking for the RNC.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
I would not like to be Chancel right now.
#T3#
Smooth controlling well, preventing Chancel from escaping the position.
Smooth trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chancel doesn't escape.
Well, with Smooth on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chancel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Smooth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Chancel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Chancel right now.
#T4#
Smooth trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chancel doesn't escape.
It looks like Smooth 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.
Chancel tries to escape but Smooth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smooth keeps control of the position easily here as Chancel tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Smooth working for a choke but Chancel is defending well.
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.
#T5#
Chancel tries to escape but Smooth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smooth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Smooth 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.
Chancel is really stuck here.
#T6#
Smooth tries to keep control of the position but Chancel is staying busy.
Smooth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chancel.#SUB2#
Smooth looking for the choke but no joy.
Chancel tries to roll but Smooth sticks to his back.
Chancel is keeping busy.
Chancel trying to control the position but Smooth manages to sink in the hooks. #T7#
Smooth biding his time, controlling Chancel.
Smooth tries to keep control of the position but Chancel is staying busy.#SUB2#
Smooth is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chancel turns into Smooth and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (9) Smooth#SUB2#
Smooth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chancel defends it easily.
Smooth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smooth, not yet. #T8#
Chancel trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Chancel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smooth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smooth looking to control.
#SUB2#
Smooth looking for a guillotine here but Chancel defends easily.
Chancel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smooth 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: Chancel (2) vs (11) Smooth
Smooth trying to mount his opponent but Chancel defends it. #T9#
Chancel trying to get back to full guard but Smooth takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (2) vs (14) Smooth
Chancel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smooth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smooth wants to take Chancel's back here but Chancel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Smooth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10##SUB2#
Smooth is working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel frees his head quite easily.
Smooth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chancel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount.
Smooth wants to take his opponent's back but Chancel doesn't allow it.
Smooth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Chancel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel has given up his back here. Will Smooth look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (2) vs (17) Smooth
Chancel is keeping busy.
Smooth keeps control of the position as Chancel tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Chancel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smooth's arms.
Chancel just trying to survive but Smooth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chancel is breathing heavily.#T12#
I would not like to be Chancel right now.
Smooth is not going to allow Chancel to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Chancel right now.
#SUB2#
Smooth has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Chancel is in real trouble here. Smooth gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Chancel is tapping out! Smooth wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Smooth!
Tim Smooth 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 64
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Shart darts in and clinches Smooth up against the cage.
Shart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smooth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shart wants to take the fight to the mat but Smooth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shart tries to pull guard but Smooth holds him up against the cage and eventually Shart drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumsfeld Shart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Smooth works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shart (0) vs (2) Smooth
Shart is trying to control the position but Smooth postures up.
Smooth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Shart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smooth defends it easily.
Smooth advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (0) vs (5) Smooth
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth is staying tight to Shart's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Shart struggling a bit here.
Shart might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smooth tries to advance to mount but Shart denies him.
Shart can't do much from the bottom here.
Shart is looking for a sweep.
Shart can't do much from the bottom here.
Smooth controlling from side mount. #T2#
Smooth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shart is trying to get back to half guard.
Shart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shart wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
Shart is not content to let Smooth control the position.
Smooth wants to pass to mount but Shart is defending the position. #T3#
Smooth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Shart is defending well.
Shart tries to roll over but Smooth keeps him under control.
Smooth stalling.
Smooth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shart knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Shart wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smooth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Smooth looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Smooth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5#
Smooth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shart trying to control the position.
Smooth trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Shart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Shart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smooth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Smooth pushing down on Shart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shart is looking to control Smooth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shart avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Shart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shart tries to roll over but Smooth keeps him under control.
Smooth moves into full mount! Shart won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (0) vs (8) Smooth#T7#
Shart is trying to escape the mount.
Smooth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shart tries to hold on but Smooth postures up.
Shart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Smooth looking to control but Shart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smooth avoids the attempt from Shart to control.
Shart is working to get back to half guard.
Smooth trying to control but Shart is having none of it. #T9#
Shart is desperately trying to improve his position but Smooth has a good base and remains in mount.
Shart wants to hold on but Smooth pushes him away.
Smooth controlling the pace for now.
Shart bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (8) Smooth
Smooth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Shart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Shart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smooth is keeping the position for now.
Smooth controls Shart momentarily but Shart frees himself.
Smooth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smooth is trying to control the position but Shart postures up.
Shart wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving.
Smooth wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Shart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smooth pulls Shart in close to prevent any damage.
Smooth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shart's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (10) Smooth
Shart keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass. #SUB#
Shart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smooth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smooth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12##SUB#
Shart is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Smooth rolls with it to try and escape but Shart cranks on the arm and Smooth is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumsfeld Shart!
After the big win, Rumsfeld Shart made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Smooth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kersikov! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Smooth
Smooth is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov stops Smooth from passing to mount.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov wants to control but Smooth postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Smooth content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smooth tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him. #T1#
Smooth advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (6) Smooth
Smooth controlling from mount.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov stops Smooth from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Smooth tries to take Kersikov's back but instead Kersikov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smooth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Smooth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smooth moves into full mount! Kersikov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (9) Smooth
Smooth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #T3#
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Smooth's attempts to control the action.
Smooth controlling from mount.
Kersikov wants to control but Smooth is having none of it.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Smooth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smooth wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smooth wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Smooth is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kersikov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T5#
Kersikov stops Smooth from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smooth wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smooth looking for a guillotine from mount but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T6#
Smooth fails to take his opponent's back.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Smooth's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
#T7#
Smooth moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (12) Smooth
Smooth is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off.
Kersikov prevents Smooth from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Smooth is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kersikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Smooth trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T8#
Kersikov trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
Well, with Smooth on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kersikov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Kersikov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Smooth is trying to control but Kersikov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T9#
Smooth avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Smooth is looking to work his way around to Kersikov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Smooth looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Smooth jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kersikov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smooth tries to move to mount but Kersikov blocks the move with his legs.
Kersikov is trying to control Smooth's posture but Smooth avoids it. #T10#
Smooth tries to move to full mount but Kersikov actually manages to regain half guard.
Smooth is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (15) Smooth
Smooth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Smooth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smooth wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Smooth is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smooth seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Kersikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kersikov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smooth sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Kersikov won't allow Smooth to pass to mount.
Smooth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smooth is taking a breather. Kersikov 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.
Smooth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Kersikov keeping hold of Smooth's head, controlling as best he can.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smooth wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Kersikov is controlling Smooth's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Smooth, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Smooth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smooth trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth wins on points by 15 to 0.
Tim Smooth 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 58
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smooth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smooth (4) vs (0) Jaditsa
Jaditsa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Smooth moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jaditsa. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (7) vs (0) Jaditsa
You can see the frustration on Jaditsa's face as Smooth controls the position.
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.
Smooth working away.
Jaditsa tries to bench press Smooth off him but Smooth keeps the position.
Jaditsa struggling a bit here.#T1#
Jaditsa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (9) vs (0) Jaditsa
Jaditsa tries to hold on but Smooth postures up.
Jaditsa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jaditsa prevents Smooth from taking his back.
Smooth is working hard here to advance position.
Jaditsa tries to reverse the position but Smooth maintains control.#T2#
Smooth forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (12) vs (0) Jaditsa
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jaditsa tries to roll but Smooth sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Smooth looking for the choke from the back.
Smooth is trying to stick to Jaditsa's back but Jaditsa is turning into Smooth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smooth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jaditsa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (12) vs (2) Jaditsa
Smooth trying to control the position.
Jaditsa wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving.
Smooth pulls Jaditsa in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smooth working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Jaditsa preventing the sweep.
Smooth has control of Jaditsa's left arm, preventing Jaditsa from doing any damage.
Smooth can't keep his opponent in guard - Jaditsa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Jaditsa seems to be looking for submissions.
Smooth gets full guard.#T4#
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaditsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smooth is keeping the position for now.
Jaditsa trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Smooth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smooth, not yet.
Smooth pulls Jaditsa in close to his closed guard and prevents Jaditsa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jaditsa wants to pass the guard but Smooth is keeping the position.#T5#
Smooth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (14) vs (2) Jaditsa
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Jaditsa is keeping the position.
Jaditsa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smooth controls the pace.#SUB2#
Jaditsa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smooth has passed into half guard!
#T6#
Jaditsa is trying to control but Smooth manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (17) vs (2) Jaditsa
Jaditsa working to try and regain half guard.
Smooth controlling from mount.
Jaditsa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jaditsa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Smooth seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jaditsa is holding on tight.
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaditsa is looking to improve his position but Smooth isn't that keen on the idea.
Smooth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaditsa is looking to escape.
Jaditsa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smooth controlling his opponent. #T8#
Smooth avoids the attempt from Jaditsa to control.
Jaditsa is desperately trying to improve his position but Smooth has a good base and remains in mount.
Smooth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaditsa is looking to escape.
Smooth fails to move to back control.
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount.
Smooth trying to control but Jaditsa is having none of it. #T9#
Jaditsa has given up his back here. Will Smooth look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (20) vs (2) Jaditsa#SUB#
Smooth is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jaditsa is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Smooth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jaditsa can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Smooth is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jaditsa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jaditsa for a finish. #T10##SUB#
Smooth looking for the RNC.
Jaditsa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smooth.
#SUB#
Smooth 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, Jaditsa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smooth keeps control of the position as Jaditsa tries to break free.
Smooth has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jaditsa's body.
#T11##SUB#
Smooth looking for the choke but no joy.
Jaditsa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jaditsa wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #T12#
Smooth keeps control of the position as Jaditsa tries to break free.
#SUB#
Smooth working for a choke but Jaditsa is defending well.
Jaditsa is keeping busy.
Smooth is hanging on to Jaditsa's back as he tries to escape.
#T13##SUB#
Jaditsa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Smooth seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Jaditsa's chin but Jaditsa turns very nicely into Smooth's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Jaditsa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (20) vs (4) Jaditsa
Smooth pulls Jaditsa in close to prevent any damage.
Smooth wants to sweep here but Jaditsa controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smooth looking for a guillotine here but Jaditsa defends easily.
Smooth is adopting a defensive guard.
Jaditsa stopping the sweep attempt from Smooth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaditsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A very excited looking Tim Smooth 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 55
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Smooth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smooth (4) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Smooth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia tries to bench press Smooth off him but Smooth keeps the position.
Garcia wants to control but Smooth postures up.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia sneaks back into half guard.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smooth tries to pass to full mount but Garcia defends it.
Smooth is working hard here to advance position.
Garcia is looking to control Smooth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Smooth passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcia! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (7) vs (0) Garcia#T2#
Garcia regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
Garcia tries to roll over but Smooth keeps him under control.
Smooth moves into full mount! Garcia won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (10) vs (0) Garcia#T3#
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia wants to hold on but Smooth pushes him away.
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
Smooth content just to control the position here.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Garcia is still trying to improve position.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Smooth's attempts to control the action.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Smooth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smooth trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Smooth 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.#T5#
Garcia doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Garcia prevents Smooth from taking his back.
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
Smooth trying to control but Garcia is having none of it. #T6#
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smooth controlling the pace for now.
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smooth controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Smooth has a good base and remains in mount.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smooth content just to control the position here.
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Smooth's attempts to control the action.
Garcia tries to hold on but Smooth pushes him away.
Smooth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Smooth isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia is looking to get back to full guard here but Smooth has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (13) vs (0) Garcia
Smooth happy to just control the position for now.
Garcia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smooth passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcia! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (16) vs (0) Garcia#T9#
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smooth wants to take Garcia's back but he can't do it this time.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Smooth wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Smooth seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Garcia is holding on tight.
#T10#
Garcia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Garcia tries to roll over but Smooth keeps him under control.#SUB#
Smooth wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia won't allow Smooth to pass to mount.
Garcia trying to control but Smooth postures up.
Smooth prevents Garcia from improving his position.#SUB#
Smooth seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.#T11#
Garcia gets back to full guard.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smooth is one step ahead there.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smooth 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 but Smooth postures up. #T12#
Garcia keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass.
Smooth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Smooth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garcia trying to hold on to Smooth's head to control him but Smooth postures up.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Garcia won't allow Smooth to pass to mount.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Smooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smooth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
Smooth is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Smooth advances to half guard.
Smooth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smooth passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (19) vs (0) Garcia
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
A relieved looking Tim Smooth 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 49
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Smooth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (0) Philbert#SUB#
Smooth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Philbert makes his way to full guard, as Smooth worked for a kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.
Smooth is looking to pass into half guard but Philbert pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Philbert is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth 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.
Smooth looking to control.
#T1#
Philbert looking to pass the guard.
Philbert trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Smooth is controlling Philbert's posture.
Smooth wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment.
Philbert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Smooth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Philbert escapes and throws Smooth's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (2) vs (5) Philbert#T2#
Smooth is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smooth looks to move to half guard but instead Philbert has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (2) vs (7) Philbert
Smooth is desperately trying to improve his position but Philbert has a good base and remains in mount.
Philbert controlling the position easily from mount.
Smooth is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Philbert controlling from mount.
Philbert prevents Smooth from getting the reversal.
Smooth 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.
Smooth is trying to get back to full guard.
Smooth is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Smooth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smooth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smooth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Philbert's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (4) vs (7) Philbert
Philbert managing to control the position.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully. #T5#
Smooth is looking to pass into half guard but Philbert pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Philbert is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (4) vs (9) Philbert
Smooth wants to control the position but Philbert says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smooth trying to control here.
Philbert is keen to just control but Smooth is a slippery customer.
Smooth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smooth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smooth.#T6##SUB#
Smooth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Philbert sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smooth's guard.
Smooth has a hand on Philbert's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Philbert takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (4) vs (12) Philbert
Smooth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smooth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Philbert tries to control but Smooth wriggling away.
Smooth prevents Philbert from taking his back.#T7#
Smooth manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Smooth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smooth is staying active underneath Philbert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smooth is holding on to half guard well.
Smooth is looking for a sweep. Philbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Smooth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Smooth looking for submissions off his back.
Smooth wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
Philbert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Smooth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smooth wants to get back to full guard but Philbert has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (4) vs (15) Philbert
Smooth is trying to control Philbert's posture but Philbert avoids it.
Smooth tries to buck Philbert off but Philbert is having none of it.#T10#
Philbert controlling the position from side mount.
Smooth tries to buck Philbert off but Philbert is having none of it.
Smooth can't do much from the bottom here.
Smooth is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Smooth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smooth is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Philbert is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (4) vs (17) Philbert
Smooth tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away. #T12#
Philbert controlling from the full mount.
Philbert is continuing to stall.
Smooth is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Philbert wants to control the pace but Smooth is squirming around nicely.
Smooth looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (4) vs (20) Philbert
I really don't envy Smooth right now.
Philbert just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Smooth staying busy and making it hard for Philbert to control. #T14#
Philbert not allowing Smooth to control his hands.
Smooth is keeping busy.
Philbert is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smooth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth trying to control the hands but Philbert breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 20 to 4.
A victorious Van Dyke Philbert 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 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ray White!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
White tries to clinch but Smooth is having none of it.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smooth but Smooth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smooth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from White.#TD2#
White gets a double leg takedown into Smooth's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (0) vs (2) White
White wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smooth looking to control.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Smooth.
White trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
White preventing the sweep. #T1#
White wants to pass the guard but Smooth is keeping the position.
Smooth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smooth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Smooth is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smooth seems keen to control White's posture.
White won't allow Smooth to sweep him here. #SUB2#
White drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smooth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smooth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smooth! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smooth (4) vs (2) White
White is looking to regain half guard here but Smooth keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Smooth is staying tight to White's torso, preventing him from escaping.
White manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (4) vs (4) White#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura but Smooth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White to get the leverage.
Smooth is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
White is working for a submission of some sort.
Smooth is positioning himself well to prevent White advancing to mount. #T3#
White looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
White wants to take a breather but Smooth is having none of it. #SUB2#
White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smooth sees it coming and defends easily.
White trying to mount his opponent but Smooth defends it.
Smooth is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Smooth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smooth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smooth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Smooth looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smooth is keeping the position for now.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Smooth.#T5##SUB#
Smooth working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (4) vs (7) White#SUB2#
White tries for a kimura but Smooth is defending well. #T6##SUB2#
White tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smooth is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Smooth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smooth (8) vs (7) White
White turns into Smooth and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (8) vs (9) White
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smooth has White pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
White wants to pass the guard but Smooth is keeping the position.
Smooth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smooth keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
Smooth keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #T8#
Smooth keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smooth is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (10) vs (9) White
Smooth tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Smooth trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Smooth looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smooth advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (13) vs (9) White
White is looking to regain half guard here but Smooth keeps moving and retains side control.
White is still trying to improve position.
Smooth trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White is looking for a sweep.#T10#
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smooth is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
Smooth prevents White from improving his position.
Smooth controlling the action here.#T11#
White wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
Smooth wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.
White trying to control from the bottom.
Smooth is taking a breather. White 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#
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smooth sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12##SUB2#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White trying to hold on to Smooth's head to control him but Smooth postures up.
#SUB2#
White actively working from the bottom here.
White looks winded!
White wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
#T13##SUB#
Smooth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
White works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smooth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White's guard.
Smooth passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for White! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (16) vs (9) White
White tries to hold on but Smooth postures up.#T14#
Smooth looking to control and managing it successfully.
White gets back to half guard.
Smooth is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
Tim Smooth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ray White spoke after the fight, saying 'These grapplers wouldn't stand 2 minutes with me in an MMA match, but here I am, still grappling. It pays well tho, shout out to David Septim for writin my checks!'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 42
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 7 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Imaeda wants to clinch.#TD#
Imaeda drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Imaeda (2) vs (0) Smooth
Imaeda forces his way into half guard.
Imaeda slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Imaeda is working for a submission of some sort.
Imaeda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Smooth is defending against the submission attempts here by Imaeda.
#T1##SUB#
Imaeda seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Smooth has recovered full guard.
Smooth is controlling Imaeda's posture.
Smooth wants to hit a sweep here but Imaeda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smooth there! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (0) Smooth#SUB#
Imaeda is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smooth has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smooth! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (5) vs (2) Smooth#T2#
Imaeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Imaeda is trying to hold Smooth in close to prevent damage but Smooth has managed to pass into half guard.
Imaeda is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Imaeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smooth prevents Imaeda from improving his position.
Smooth stalling.
Imaeda trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Imaeda wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imaeda is trying to control but Smooth passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (5) Smooth
Imaeda is being controlled here.
Imaeda manages to get back to half guard.
Imaeda wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
Smooth slows the pace down in half guard.
Imaeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Smooth controlling from the top position.
Imaeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smooth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Imaeda looking for a guillotine here but Smooth defends easily.
#T5##SUB#
Imaeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smooth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smooth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smooth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Imaeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imaeda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smooth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Imaeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Imaeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smooth is one step ahead there.
Smooth postures up.
#SUB#
Imaeda has an active guard here but Smooth has managed to pass into half guard.
Smooth uses his free foot to push down on Imaeda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Imaeda. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (8) Smooth
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Imaeda is desperately trying to improve his position but Smooth has a good base and remains in mount.
Smooth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Imaeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount.
Imaeda is trying desperately to improve position.
Imaeda prevents Smooth from taking his back.#T8#
Imaeda is looking to improve his position but Smooth isn't that keen on the idea.
Smooth pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Imaeda is trying to escape the mount.
Imaeda manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smooth controlling the pace.
Smooth prevents Imaeda from improving his position.
Imaeda is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Smooth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Imaeda is looking to control Smooth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imaeda avoid being mounted?
Smooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smooth trying to pass the guard but Imaeda defending well.
Smooth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Imaeda regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Imaeda is trying to control the position but Smooth postures up.
Smooth advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (11) Smooth
Imaeda tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Smooth easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Imaeda (5) vs (13) Smooth
Smooth controlling from mount.
Smooth pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T11#
Imaeda is looking to improve his position but Smooth isn't that keen on the idea.
Smooth controlling the pace for now.
Imaeda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Smooth working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Imaeda turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Smooth off and cradles Imaeda's limp body as Smooth celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tim Smooth!
A victorious Tim Smooth 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 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 7 wins and 2 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smooth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smooth showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Smooth
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Smooth slows the pace down in half guard.
Gomes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Smooth jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Smooth
Gomes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Is It Avatary Enough? , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gomes tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Smooth staying calm.#T1#
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smooth's best efforts.
Gomes trying to control but Smooth postures up.
#T2#
Smooth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Smooth trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is holding on to half guard well.
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Smooth is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Smooth moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (8) Smooth
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.
Smooth is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smooth controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Gomes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smooth's best efforts.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Smooth has control of the leg.
Gomes trying to hold on to Smooth's head to control him but Smooth postures up.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gomes actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smooth pulls his head out easily.
Gomes gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Smooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Smooth controlling him for the moment.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass.
Smooth is looking to pass into half guard but Gomes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gomes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (8) Smooth
Smooth can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smooth is not content to let Gomes control the position.#T7#
Gomes controlling the pace.
Smooth tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Gomes is just content to waste time from the top position. Smooth takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smooth seems keen to control Gomes's posture.#T8#
Smooth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Gomes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smooth is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smooth has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (10) Smooth
Smooth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet. #T9#
Gomes controlling the position.
Smooth postures up.
Smooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (10) Smooth
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomes is fighting to break Smooth's control of his arms but Smooth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Gomes 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.
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smooth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes pushing down on Smooth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Smooth is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smooth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomes. #SUB#
Gomes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smooth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Smooth is working away. #T12#
Gomes is controlling the pace.
Well,Gomes is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Smooth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smooth moves into full guard.
Gomes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Smooth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Gomes is looking to pass into half guard but Smooth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smooth is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (12) Smooth
Gomes 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.
Gomes trying to control the position here.
Smooth postures up.
Smooth won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Smooth passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Gomes moves into full guard.
Smooth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smooth trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes being controlled here, momentarily.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth pushing down on Gomes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth wins on points by 12 to 4.
Our winner, Tim Smooth, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Stan Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Smooth clinches up against the cage.
Hartwell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smooth is defending well.
Hartwell has Smooth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smooth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Smooth has picked Hartwell up - he's going for a ride! Smooth dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (0) Hartwell
Hartwell 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.
Smooth controlling the action here.
Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Smooth has control of the leg.
Smooth is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (5) vs (0) Hartwell
Smooth controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Hartwell gets back to half guard.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Smooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smooth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smooth wants to free his trapped foot but Hartwell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Smooth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smooth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smooth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hartwell for as long as he can get away with.
Hartwell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smooth has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (8) vs (0) Hartwell
Hartwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Hartwell tries to improve his position but instead Smooth has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (11) vs (0) Hartwell#T3#
Smooth controls the action.
Hartwell tries to escape the position.
Smooth controls the action.
Smooth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hartwell is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Smooth off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Hartwell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Hartwell is still trying to improve position.
Smooth keeps control of the position easily here as Hartwell tries to buck him off.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smooth doesn't have the hooks in and Hartwell manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (11) vs (2) Hartwell
Smooth wants to sweep here but Hartwell controlling him for the moment.
Smooth controlling the position.
Hartwell wants to pass the guard but Smooth is keeping the position.
Hartwell pushing down on Smooth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Smooth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartwell is working away from the top position though.
Smooth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smooth keeping full guard, as Hartwell tries to pass.
Hartwell keeps trying to improve his position.
Smooth has Hartwell pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Hartwell is looking to advance position but Smooth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smooth (15) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell tries to improve his position but instead Smooth has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (18) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell is trying to break free.
Hartwell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth has good solid back control here.
Smooth continues to stall.
Hartwell turns into Smooth and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (18) vs (4) Hartwell
Hartwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smooth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (20) vs (4) Hartwell#T7#
Smooth won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hartwell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smooth is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hartwell. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (23) vs (4) Hartwell
Hartwell looks to move to half guard but instead Smooth has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (25) vs (4) Hartwell
Hartwell looks winded!
Smooth controlling the pace for now.
Hartwell is trying to reverse the position but instead Smooth has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (28) vs (4) Hartwell
Smooth 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.
Smooth is hanging on to Hartwell's back as he tries to escape.
#T8##SUB#
Smooth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hartwell is defending well though. Smooth let's go of the attempt for now.
Hartwell is in bad spot here.
Smooth doesn't have the hooks in and Hartwell manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (28) vs (6) Hartwell
Hartwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smooth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smooth is controlling Hartwell's posture.
Hartwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hartwell is looking to advance position but Smooth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smooth (32) vs (6) Hartwell
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Smooth'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.
Hartwell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smooth wants to pass to mount but Hartwell is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Smooth seems content to control.
Hartwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hartwell.#T10#
Hartwell 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.
Smooth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Smooth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hartwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smooth has managed to get both his arms back between Hartwell's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hartwell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (32) vs (8) Hartwell
Hartwell is fighting to break Smooth's control of his arms but Smooth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Hartwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hartwell being controlled here momentarily.
Hartwell looking to pass the guard.
Smooth 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: Smooth (34) vs (8) Hartwell#T12#
Smooth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smooth is looking to advance position but Hartwell won't allow it.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Smooth keeps him under control.
Smooth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hartwell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hartwell 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.
Smooth preventing the sweep.
Smooth content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Hartwell looking for subs off his back but Smooth has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T13#
Hartwell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Smooth jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (37) vs (8) Hartwell
Hartwell seems a little lost for a moment, as Smooth dominates the positioning.
Hartwell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (39) vs (8) Hartwell
Hartwell is trying to escape the mount.
Hartwell looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (42) vs (8) Hartwell
Hartwell tries to escape but Smooth has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Smooth controlling well, preventing Hartwell from escaping the position.
Smooth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hartwell.
Hartwell tries to roll but Smooth sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Smooth working for the choke.
Hartwell is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth takes the fight on points by 42 to 8.
A victorious Tim Smooth 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 31
Date: Sep 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Linguini moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Linguini gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Linguini (2) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth trying to control from the bottom.
Linguini is looking to advance position but Smooth won't allow it. #SUB#
Linguini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Linguini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smooth keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Linguini is looking for a kimura here.
Smooth tries to get to full guard but Linguini has control of the leg. #T1#
Smooth keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Linguini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Linguini is trying to work for a kimura but Smooth is defending well.
Smooth is staying active underneath Linguini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Linguini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smooth! Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (5) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth tries to lock up and control but Linguini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2##SUB#
Linguini goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smooth turns into him and now he's in Linguini's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Linguini (5) vs (2) Smooth
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smooth 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.
Smooth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Linguini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Linguini has an active guard here but Smooth has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.
Smooth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Linguini wants to control the action here but instead Smooth manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (5) vs (5) Smooth
Linguini working to try and regain half guard.
Smooth fails to advance to Linguini's back.
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Linguini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Linguini (5) vs (8) Smooth
Linguini is in bad spot here.
Smooth is not going to allow Linguini to sit and survive in this position.
Linguini tries to escape but Smooth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Linguini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linguini prevents Smooth from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Smooth looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Linguini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've been hearing good reports from Linguini'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.
Smooth is looking to control Linguini but Linguini is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5#
Linguini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Linguini is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Smooth is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Linguini defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Linguini is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Smooth tightening his grip on Linguini, looking for the choke.
Linguini rolls, trying to escape but Smooth keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Linguini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smooth.
Smooth avoiding Linguini 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Smooth has the hooks in. Linguini is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Smooth passes his arm under Linguini's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Linguini taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Smooth!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Smooth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 27
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Walker tries for a takedown but Smooth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Smooth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Smooth
Smooth works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (5) Smooth
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Smooth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walker 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Smooth seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
Walker wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
#T3#
Walker is trying to control but can't.
Smooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walker trying to control here.
#T4#
Smooth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walker moves into full guard.
Walker looking to control.
Smooth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smooth trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smooth 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.
Walker keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass. #SUB#
Walker is looking for a triangle but Smooth pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
Smooth advances to half guard. #SUB#
Walker looking for submissions off his back.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Smooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Smooth sits in half guard.
Smooth is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Smooth is trying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker trying to control but Smooth postures up.
#T8#
Smooth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker won't allow Smooth to pass to mount.
Smooth is controlling the pace.
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walker works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Smooth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smooth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (5) Smooth
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smooth keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker 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.
Smooth keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass. #T10#
Walker wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving.
Walker is really struggling to control Smooth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Walker is keen to just control but Smooth is a slippery customer.
Walker prevents Smooth from improving his position.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Smooth tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg. #T11##SUB#
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Walker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smooth moves into full guard.
Walker wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving. #T12#
Smooth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well,Walker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walker'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.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smooth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Smooth wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Smooth is retaining full guard.
Smooth looking to control.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Smooth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.#T14#
Smooth being controlled here, momentarily.
Smooth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Walker trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth wins on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Tim Smooth 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dirt fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Smooth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dirt (0) vs (4) Smooth
Dirt is trying to control Smooth's posture but Smooth avoids it. #SUB2#
Smooth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dirt tries to improve position but can't.
Dirt is trying to control Smooth's posture but Smooth avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1##SUB2#
Smooth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dirt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smooth is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dirt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dirt looking for a sweep but Smooth has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dirt (0) vs (6) Smooth
Dirt is working to get back to half guard.
Smooth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T2#
Smooth content just to control the position here.
Smooth is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dirt is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (0) vs (9) Smooth
Smooth is riding his opponent, not letting Dirt buck him off. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dirt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smooth gets his way!
Dirt trying to control the action but Smooth just sinks the hooks in. #T3##SUB2#
Smooth is looking for the choke from the back position but Dirt is controlling his hands well.
Smooth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dirt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
You can see the frustration on Dirt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to defend against the choke here but Smooth has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Smooth Tightens the hold and Dirt taps out furiously! Smooth displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Smooth!
A relieved looking Tim Smooth 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:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smooth's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (0) vs (2) Banner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smooth wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner trying to control the pace.
Smooth is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
Smooth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smooth keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. #T1#
Smooth wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Banner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smooth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smooth pulls Banner in close to prevent any damage.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Smooth is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner trying to move into half guard but instead Smooth has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (2) Banner
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smooth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smooth tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smooth is one step ahead there.
Smooth being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banner can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Banner keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Banner has his hands on Smooth's head, controlling the position.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Smooth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banner trying to control the position here. #T5#
Smooth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner trying to control but Smooth postures up.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Smooth has control of the leg.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Smooth defends it easily.
Banner wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smooth is now in half guard. #T6#
Banner is looking for a sweep. Smooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner is controlling Smooth's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Banner wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smooth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smooth's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smooth (2) vs (6) Banner#SUB2#
Banner looking for the choke but no joy.
Smooth tries to escape the position.
Banner keeps control of the position easily here as Smooth tries to buck him off.
Smooth trying to control the hands but Banner breaks the grip. #T8#
Smooth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Banner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Banner controlling the position well here. Smooth rolled but Banner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Banner looking to break Smooth's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smooth remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Banner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smooth.#SUB2#
Banner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T9#
Smooth is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Banner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Smooth is defending well though. Banner let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smooth defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Banner keeps control of the position easily here as Smooth tries to buck him off.
It looks like Banner 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.#T10#
Smooth trying to control but not successfully.
Smooth looking very determined here, making life difficult for Banner.
Banner 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.
Smooth tries to break free.
Smooth is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Smooth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Banner's guard. Nice work there by Smooth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (4) vs (6) Banner
Banner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Banner wants to sweep here but Smooth controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Smooth pushes his legs off easily.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Banner managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Smooth is fighting to break Banner's control of his arms but Banner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Banner wants to sweep here but Smooth controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Banner keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass.
Smooth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banner controlling Smooth's posture.
Banner 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.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully. #T14#
Smooth won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 6 to 4.
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:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Dickweed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smooth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dickweed (0) vs (2) Smooth#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smooth wants to free his trapped foot but Dickweed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smooth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smooth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dickweed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Dickweed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Smooth is looking to advance position but Dickweed won't allow it. #SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions off his back.
Dickweed tries to roll over but Smooth keeps him under control.
Smooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Smooth not doing much here.
#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions off his back.
Smooth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Dickweed has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smooth escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smooth! Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (0) vs (5) Smooth
Dickweed tries to buck Smooth off but Smooth is having none of it.
Dickweed is letting Smooth control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Smooth 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.#T3#
Dickweed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smooth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dickweed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smooth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dickweed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smooth pulls his head out easily.
Smooth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dickweed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smooth pulls his head out easily.
Smooth moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (0) vs (8) Smooth
Smooth gets to mount! Dickweed was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dickweed (0) vs (10) Smooth
Dickweed working to try and regain half guard.
Dickweed is trying to reverse the position but instead Smooth has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dickweed (0) vs (13) Smooth#T5#
Dickweed is trying to break free.
Dickweed is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Smooth is continuing to stall.
Dickweed is really stuck here.
Smooth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dickweed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Dickweed tries to roll but Smooth sticks to his back.
Smooth biding his time, controlling Dickweed.
Dickweed tries to roll but Smooth sticks to his back.
#T7#
Smooth is trying to stick to Dickweed's back but Dickweed is turning into Smooth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smooth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dickweed. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (2) vs (13) Smooth
Dickweed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dickweed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smooth is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smooth has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (2) vs (15) Smooth#SUB#
Dickweed working for submissions but it's allowed Smooth to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smooth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smooth passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (2) vs (18) Smooth#T8#
Dickweed is trying to get back to half guard.
Dickweed manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dickweed is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Smooth moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dickweed. Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (2) vs (21) Smooth
Dickweed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smooth has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dickweed (2) vs (23) Smooth#T9#
Smooth prevents Dickweed from getting the reversal.
Dickweed is working hard here to advance position.
Smooth moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Dickweed (2) vs (26) Smooth
Dickweed tries to escape the position.
Smooth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Smooth has the hooks in. Dickweed is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smooth is riding his opponent, not letting Dickweed buck him off.
Dickweed is really stuck here.
Dickweed is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T10#
You can see the frustration on Dickweed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Smooth controlling the positon.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Dickweed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smooth is riding his opponent, not letting Dickweed buck him off. #SUB2#
Dickweed defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smooth's arms.
Smooth controlling well, preventing Dickweed from escaping the position.
Smooth biding his time, controlling Dickweed.
Smooth keeps control of the position as Dickweed tries to break free.
#T12##SUB2#
Dickweed is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smooth gets his way!
Dickweed is trying to break free.
Smooth is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Smooth is persistently looking for the submission but Dickweed is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Dickweed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dickweed is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smooth.
You can see the frustration on Dickweed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Dickweed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dickweed slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions off his back.
Smooth tries to pass to full mount but Dickweed defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dickweed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smooth pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Smooth moves into full mount! Dickweed won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (2) vs (29) Smooth
Smooth controlling the pace for now.
Dickweed is trying desperately to improve position.
Dickweed looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dickweed (2) vs (32) Smooth
Smooth controlling well, preventing Dickweed from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth wins on points by 32 to 2. |
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