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Event:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
Date: May 14, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Matthew Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sadrano looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Arelvam Sadrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadrano misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Sadrano
Smith is pushing down on Sadrano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sadrano is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith is looking to advance position but Sadrano won't allow it.
Well, if Smith 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.
Sadrano wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Sadrano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Sadrano tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sadrano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Sadrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Sadrano wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (0) Sadrano
Sadrano is not content to let Smith control the position.
Sadrano prevents Smith from moving into mount. #T3#
Sadrano regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sadrano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Sadrano defends it. #SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sadrano moves into full guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Sadrano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Sadrano pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Sadrano.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sadrano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sadrano looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Sadrano quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sadrano celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arelvam Sadrano!
A relieved looking Arelvam Sadrano 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 138 Barnes vs Dew
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Great Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Matthew Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scott off to one side.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
Scott with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (5) Smith#T1#
Scott is not content to let Smith control the position.
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.#T2##SUB2#
Smith swings around for an armbar but Scott sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (5) Smith#SUB#
Scott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Scott content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scott trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Smith keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scott content to stall in guard here. #T5##SUB#
Scott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Scott uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (5) Smith
Smith tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position. #T6#
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Scott is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (7) vs (5) Smith
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Scott jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith is not content to let Scott control the position. #T7#
Smith tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
Smith tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Scott presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (9) vs (5) Smith
Scott controlling from the full mount. #T8##SUB#
Smith tries to improve his position but Scott has taken his back! Scott has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Smith tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Scott pushes Smith away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Great Scott!
Great Scott 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:
SSG 124 Drago vs Philbert
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Matthew Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Sanchez wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side#TD#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Smith forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. #T2#
Smith passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Smith content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanchez for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Smith controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez looks winded!
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is taking a breather. Sanchez 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.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. #T5#
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Sanchez is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Smith is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith not doing much here.
#T9##SUB#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith controlling the action here.#SUB#
Smith is working for a kimura here but Sanchez manages to reverse the position and he's now in Smith's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (5) vs (2) Sanchez#SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Smith is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Smith has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T11##SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying for a kimura here. Smith looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sanchez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Sanchez!
Rodrigo Sanchez 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:
SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew
Date: Mar 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cody Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harris looks to clinch #TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Harris fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (0) vs (2) Smith#SUB#
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Harris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harris is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (2) Smith#T1#
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harris has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (5) vs (2) Smith
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Harris's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (8) vs (2) Smith#SUB#
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Harris is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Smith tries to break free.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Harris is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Harris has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Will Harris go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smith tries to roll but Harris sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Harris is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Smith has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Harris has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Smith taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Harris doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cody Harris! |
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Event:
SSG 110 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matthew Smith!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnes rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Barnes jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Barnes seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Smith#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Barnes works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (6) vs (0) Smith#T3#
Barnes looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (9) vs (0) Smith
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Barnes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smith's body.
Smith is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB#
Smith 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 Barnes gets his way!
Good control from Barnes.#SUB#
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T5##SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Barnes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
Smith can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Barnes working for the choke. #T6#
Barnes is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Barnes.
Barnes struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T7#
Barnes is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Barnes controls the position.
Barnes tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Smith is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
#T8##SUB#
Barnes tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
Smith 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.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Smith prevents Barnes from getting a body triangle.
Smith looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Barnes not allowing Smith to control his hands. #SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
Barnes struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Barnes tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke. #T10##SUB#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T11#
Barnes wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
Smith wants to escape the position.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (2) Smith
Barnes is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture. #T12#
Smith postures up.
#SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes looking to control.
Smith trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (13) vs (2) Smith
Barnes really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smith.
Barnes is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T14##SUB#
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes. #SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smith's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith stalling.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Masterson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Masterson to the ground. Smith is now in Masterson's guard.#SUB2#
Smith content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Masterson has locked up a guillotine! Masterson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Smith is holding on here and Masterson must be using up a lot of energy. Smith has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Masterson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Masterson! |
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