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Event:
TOF 49
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smiff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smiff.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaven Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javontonius Smiff.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Smiff down.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smiff. That did some damage!
Smiff misses with a leg kick.
Murphy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Smiff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Javontonius Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murphy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smiff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiff sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy tests Smiff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Smiff has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Murphy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Smiff looks winded!
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murphy with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
#ROC#Smiff is rocked!
Smiff takes a shot to the head.
Smiff is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy throws a big uppercut that drops Smiff! More strikes from Murphy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smiff lies dazed against the cage as Murphy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaven Murphy! |
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Event:
TOF 43
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Juniorss lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Juniorss.#CUT#It looks like Javontonius Smiff has been cut.#TD2#
Smiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smiff trying to control but Juniorss is working from the bottom.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Juniorss is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juniorss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff looking to sit in guard and control but Juniorss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Juniorss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Juniorss showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Smiff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juniorss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juniorss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juniorss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juniorss postures up.
Smiff throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Juniorss preventing the sweep.
Smiff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Juniorss postures up.
Juniorss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Smiff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juniorss is aware though and is defending well.
Smiff seems keen to control Juniorss's posture.
Juniorss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smiff wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but Juniorss shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Smiff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Juniorss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smiff on the ground.
Smiff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Juniorss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Juniorss wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Smiff wants to work for an arm triangle but Juniorss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Juniorss is looking to escape.
Juniorss wants to get back to full guard.
Smiff is keen to just control but Juniorss is a slippery customer.
Smiff wants to free his trapped foot but Juniorss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juniorss is concentrating on defense, preventing Smiff from advancing position. #T4#
Smiff trying to control from half guard but Juniorss is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Juniorss is looking to control Smiff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juniorss avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smiff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smiff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Juniorss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smiff. #KD#
Juniorss drops Smiff with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smiff looks back up at him and smiles so Juniorss waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Smiff is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crack! Juniorss connects with the perfect overhand right and Smiff falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Juniorss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hamed Juniorss! |
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Event:
AFC #22
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Farquharson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smiff is trying to defend but Farquharson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smiff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farquharson.
Farquharson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smiff is looking to get back to full guard here but Farquharson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Smiff prevents Farquharson from moving into mount.
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.
Farquharson throws an elbow but Smiff slips to the side and avoids it well.
Farquharson lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here as Farquharson stalls from top position.
Farquharson grinds an elbow into Smiff's temple.
Farquharson 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.#T1#
Smiff is trying to improve his position.
Smiff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Farquharson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Farquharson thows a huge punch but Smiff dodges it nicely.
Farquharson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smiff wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Farquharson seems to be working for a kimura but Smiff defends the submission attempt.
Smiff 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.#SUB#
Farquharson is working for a kimura but Smiff is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farquharson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Farquharson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smiff's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Farquharson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smiff is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson is trying to control. Smiff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Farquharson working over Smiff with some ground and pound. Smiff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Farquharson slips a nice elbow through Smiff's hands, connecting with Smiff's forehead.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working. #T3#
Smiff is looking to control Farquharson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smiff avoid being mounted?
Farquharson is nestled in close to Smiff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smiff tries to roll over but Farquharson keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farquharson lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Smiff is rocked!
Farquharson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Smiff! More strikes land and this one is all over! Farquharson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Farquharson! |
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Event:
AFC #17
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Smiff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pilao on his heels. He'll look to pass Pilao's guard now, I'm sure.
Smiff forces his way into half guard.
Smiff looks to land a strike but Pilao avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pilao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smiff on the ground.
Pilao looking for a sweep. Not yet Pilao, not yet.
Smiff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Pilao wants to reverse the position here. Smiff has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Pilao is forced to tap! Pilao looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Javontonius Smiff! |
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Event:
Ajax Friday Fight Night 5
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones tries to clinch but Smiff moves out of range.
Jab by Jones.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smiff on the side of the head. #TD2#
Smiff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Smiff getting side control.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smiff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Smiff looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smiff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Smiff is working for a guillotine from mount but Jones frees his head quite easily.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Smiff has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones tries to buck Smiff off but Smiff takes his back! #T1##SUB2#
Jones won't enjoy being in this position. Smiff looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jones is tapping - it's over boys! Smiff picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Javontonius Smiff! |
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Event:
Ajax Friday Fight Night 3
Date: Jun 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Steez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smiff momentarily.
Smiff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smiff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steez throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Smiff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smiff manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smiff is trying to control the action in half guard but Steez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smiff perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smiff passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Steez has left one of his arms exposed and Smiff doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Steez screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javontonius Smiff! |
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Event:
SSG 153 Hlervu vs Thumb
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Javontonius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smiff shoots in looking for a takedown. Kimura tries to sprawl out of it but Smiff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kimura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smiff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Smiff#SUB#
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smiff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smiff is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Smiff's face as Kimura controls the position. #T1#
Kimura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smiff for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Smiff is defending well.
Smiff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smiff sneaks back into half guard.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Smiff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage. #T2#
Kimura trying to control the action but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Kimura is pressing down on Smiff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smiff is holding on for now.
Smiff tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura is thwarting Smiff's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is taking a breather. Smiff 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.#T3#
Smiff regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (2) Smiff
Kimura working a defensive guard but Smiff manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (4) vs (5) Smiff
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smiff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Kimura wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smiff wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy. #T4#
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Smiff content to stall in guard here.
Kimura is trying to keep Smiff in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (6) vs (5) Smiff
Kimura stands and throws Smiff's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (9) vs (5) Smiff
Smiff is not content to let Kimura control the position. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Smiff is defending well. #T5#
Smiff struggling a bit here.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
The referee asks Kimura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kimura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Kimura taking a break here but Smiff is having none of it and regains half guard. #T6#
Kimura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smiff! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (12) vs (5) Smiff
Kimura avoids the attempt from Smiff to control.#SUB#
Kimura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kimura trying to control but Smiff is having none of it. #T7#
Smiff has given up his back. Will we see Kimura going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (15) vs (5) Smiff#SUB#
Kimura looking to break Smiff's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smiff remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kimura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kimura trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Smiff is having to fend off submission attempts from Kimura, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kimura doesn't have the hooks in though and Smiff manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (15) vs (7) Smiff
Kimura has his hands on Smiff's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smiff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Smiff pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kimura looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smiff pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (15) vs (10) Smiff
Kimura is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Smiff has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (15) vs (13) Smiff
Kimura trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Kimura is holding onto Smiff's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Kimura tries to break free.
Kimura prevents Smiff from getting a body triangle.
Smiff is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimura trying to control but not successfully. #T10#
Smiff doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (17) vs (13) Smiff
Kimura wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Kimura 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.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.
Kimura passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (20) vs (13) Smiff
Smiff is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Smiff stops Kimura from passing to mount. #T11#
Smiff is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Smiff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smiff is trying to escape the position but Kimura is controlling the position.
Kimura continues to stall.
Smiff tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.#T12##SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura trying to control the action but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Smiff is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Kimura trying to control the position but Smiff is working away.
You can see the frustration on Smiff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smiff gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (22) vs (13) Smiff#T13#
Kimura fails to move to back control.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smiff is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Kimura jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smiff is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smiff and Kimura has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smiff is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14##SUB#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura trying to control the position but Smiff is working away. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smiff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smiff stops Kimura from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 22 to 13. |
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Event:
SSG 147 Hlervu vs Chai
Date: May 21, 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 1 wins and 4 losses; Javontonius Smiff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Smiff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kuningas! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smiff (4) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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You can see the frustration on Kuningas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuningas is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuningas is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Smiff just content to control the position.
Kuningas is looking to regain half guard here but Smiff keeps moving and retains side control.
Smiff 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.
Kuningas is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Kuningas sneaks back into half guard.
Kuningas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smiff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smiff's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smiff (4) vs (4) Kuningas
You can see the frustration on Smiff's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2##SUB2#
Smiff 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 Kuningas gets his way!
#SUB2#
Kuningas working for a choke but Smiff reverses nicely into Kuningas 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (6) vs (4) Kuningas
Smiff wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kuningas is pulling down on Smiff's head. It's preventing any offense from Smiff, at least for the moment.
Smiff passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff wants to pass to mount but Kuningas is defending the position.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Smiff has control of the leg.
Smiff passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (9) vs (4) Kuningas
Kuningas is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Kuningas is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Kuningas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuningas prevents Smiff from taking his back.
Smiff wants to control the action but instead Kuningas gets a body lock and reverses into Smiff's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (9) vs (6) Kuningas#SUB2#
Kuningas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smiff is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smiff has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (11) vs (6) Kuningas
Kuningas is trying to keep Smiff in close.
#T5#
Smiff wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Smiff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuningas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smiff has managed to get both his arms back between Kuningas's legs - danger averted.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving. #T6#
Kuningas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuningas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (11) vs (8) Kuningas
Smiff keeping full guard, as Kuningas tries to pass.
Kuningas is still trying to improve position.
Smiff controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself. #T7#
Kuningas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuningas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuningas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smiff's guard.
Kuningas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kuningas is trying to control. Smiff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smiff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smiff trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Smiff looking for a guillotine here but Kuningas defends easily.
#T8#
Kuningas tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Smiff wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuningas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (11) vs (11) Kuningas
Kuningas moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smiff (11) vs (13) Kuningas
Kuningas trying to control but Smiff is having none of it. #T9#
Smiff manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smiff tries to roll over but Kuningas keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kuningas is trying to work for a kimura but Smiff is defending well.
Kuningas prevents Smiff from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kuningas is trying to work for a kimura but Smiff is defending well.
#T10#
Smiff tries to get to full guard but Kuningas has control of the leg.
Smiff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smiff.
Kuningas tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Smiff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuningas slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Smiff trying to hold on to Kuningas's head to control him but Kuningas postures up.
#SUB2#
Kuningas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smiff sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuningas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (11) vs (16) Kuningas
Kuningas fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Kuningas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smiff turns into him and now he's in Kuningas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (13) vs (16) Kuningas#T12#
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
Kuningas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smiff won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here. #T13#
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Smiff trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas pulls Smiff in close to prevent any damage.
Smiff stands and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (16) vs (16) Kuningas
Kuningas is trying to improve his position.
Smiff tries to advance to mount but Kuningas denies him. #T14#
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom here.
Smiff trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Smiff is trying to move to mount but Kuningas reverses beautifully and ends up in Smiff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (16) vs (18) Kuningas
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuningas wins on points by 18 to 16. |
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Event:
SSG 140 Solo vs Barnes
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Javontonius Smiff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jake Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Smiff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stewart is trying to defend but Smiff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smiff (2) vs (0) Stewart
Smiff slows the pace down in half guard.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Stewart keeping hold of Smiff's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Stewart looking for submissions off his back.
Stewart is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart is trying to control but can't.
Smiff has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Stewart actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Stewart tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Stewart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smiff is working away from the top position though.
Stewart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Smiff seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stewart is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Javontonius Smiff! |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 5 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Javontonius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Smiff gets a double leg takedown into Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Smiff
Smiff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smiff is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Smiff is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smiff takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smiff trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.
Chai controlling Smiff's posture. #T1#
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smiff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Smiff
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smiff wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai 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.
Smiff working a defensive guard but Chai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Smiff#T2#
Smiff is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smiff tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Smiff manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
Smiff is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smiff has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Smiff defends it.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smiff! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Smiff
Chai forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (11) vs (2) Smiff#SUB#
Chai is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Smiff won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Chai off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
An out of breath Olyksandr Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Javontonius Smiff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sticks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sticks is trying to pull guard but Smiff has him pressed against the cage.
Sticks tries to pull guard but Smiff won't allow it.
Sticks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Javontonius Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiddle Sticks.
Smiff can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Sticks pulls guard successfully.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sticks 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.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sticks is keeping the position for now.
Sticks seems keen to control Smiff's posture.
Sticks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sticks looking to control.
#T2#
Sticks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sticks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sticks, not yet.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sticks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Sticks wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.
Sticks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Smiff stopping the sweep attempt from Sticks.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smiff pushes down on Sticks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sticks reverses the position - he's now on top in Smiff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (0) vs (2) Sticks
Smiff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sticks pushes down on Smiff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sticks performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Smiff gets back to full guard.
Sticks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smiff's guard.
Sticks moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (0) vs (5) Sticks
Smiff tries to improve position but can't.
Sticks has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smiff (0) vs (7) Sticks#T5#
Sticks controlling the pace for now.
Smiff is squirming around, avoiding Sticks's attempts to control the action.
Smiff has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smiff sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sticks is controlling the pace.
Sticks is keen to just control but Smiff is a slippery customer.#T6#
Sticks prevents Smiff from improving his position.
Sticks trying to control the action but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Sticks slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Smiff moves into full guard.
Sticks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sticks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sticks tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Sticks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sticks passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (0) vs (10) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks is trying to get an arm triangle but Smiff is defending well. #T8#
Sticks just content to control the position.
Sticks trying to control the position but Smiff is working away.
Smiff is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Smiff is trying to control Sticks's posture but Sticks avoids it.
Sticks wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
Smiff struggling a bit here.
Smiff prevents Sticks from improving position.
Sticks trying to control the position but Smiff is working away.
A control attempt from Smiff but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smiff (0) vs (12) Sticks#T10#
Smiff is squirming around, avoiding Sticks's attempts to control the action.
Smiff wants to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smiff is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Sticks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smiff can't escape the position.
Sticks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smiff is looking to get to half guard.
Sticks controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Smiff tries to hold on but Sticks postures up.
Smiff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sticks controlling the pace for now.
Sticks tries to control but Smiff wriggling away. #T13#
Smiff is looking to improve his position but Sticks isn't that keen on the idea.
Sticks controlling his opponent.
Sticks trying to control but Smiff is having none of it.
Sticks prevents Smiff from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Sticks wants to finish this one by submission but Smiff is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sticks. #T14#
Smiff tries to lock up and control but Sticks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Sticks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smiff is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (2) vs (12) Sticks
Smiff slips nicely into half guard.
Sticks is positioning himself well to prevent Smiff advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sticks wins on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Fiddle Sticks 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:
SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Javontonius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smiff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soderberg (0) vs (4) Smiff
Soderberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smiff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smiff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smiff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Smiff is posturing up here but Soderberg has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Smiff tries to roll out but it's too tight and Smiff has to tap! Slick submission there by Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krister Soderberg!
After winning the bout, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 120 Banner vs Gaul
Date: Mar 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Javontonius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smiff pinned against the cage. Smiff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mack fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Smiff 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: Mack (0) vs (2) Smiff
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Mack won't allow it.
Smiff controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (5) Smiff
Smiff trying to control but Mack is having none of it. #T1#
Mack is desperately trying to improve his position but Smiff has a good base and remains in mount.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.
Smiff controlling the position easily from mount.
Mack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Smiff moves to his opponent's back but Mack bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Smiff. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (5) Smiff
Smiff trying to control the position.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mack looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (7) Smiff
Smiff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smiff passes into half guard.
Mack is not content to let Smiff control the position.#SUB2#
Smiff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mack wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Smiff trying to mount his opponent but Mack defends it. #SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mack still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mack has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mack (6) vs (7) Smiff#SUB#
Mack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mack wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy. #T5#
Mack is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Mack advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mack (8) vs (7) Smiff
Mack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mack trying to control but Smiff is having none of it. #T6#
Smiff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mack looking to control but Smiff is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smiff working to try and regain half guard.
Mack wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Mack wants to control the pace but Smiff is squirming around nicely.
Smiff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack controlling the position easily from mount.
Mack pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T8#
Mack takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smiff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mack controlling from the full mount.
Mack trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9##SUB#
Mack is working for a guillotine from mount but Smiff frees his head quite easily.
Smiff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mack tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Mack wants to control the pace but Smiff is squirming around nicely.
Smiff is trying to escape the mount but Mack keeps good control and instead manages to take Smiff's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mack (11) vs (7) Smiff#SUB#
Mack is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smiff knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smiff for a finish.
Smiff trying to control but not successfully.
Will Mack go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11##SUB#
Mack is looking for the choke from the back position but Smiff is controlling his hands well.
Smiff rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Mack is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Smiff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smiff is looking to control Mack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smiff avoid being mounted?
Smiff looks winded!#T12#
Smiff is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smiff trying to control here.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Mack content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smiff is staying active underneath Mack, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Mack is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smiff defends it well.
Mack perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smiff is refusing to be controlled, as Mack sits in half guard.
Smiff is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Smiff moves into full guard.
Mack controlling from the top position.
Smiff wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mack controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack takes the fight on points by 11 to 7. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck for Smiff with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Warrior has managed to clinch.
Warrior working Smiff over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Warrior pulls guard.
Warrior wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smiff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warrior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior wants to control but Smiff passes easily into half guard.
Warrior wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Smiff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warrior has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Warrior is defending against the submission attempts here by Smiff.
Warrior has a hand on Smiff's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Smiff takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Smiff looking for a guillotine from mount but Warrior is having none of it.
Warrior is desperately trying to improve his position but Smiff has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Smiff avoids the attempt from Warrior to control.#SUB#
Smiff is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Warrior is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javontonius Smiff! |
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