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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Stu Pendous! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Craig Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Pendous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith tries for a takedown but Pendous circles away easily#CL#
and Pendous holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Pendous gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pendous (2) vs (0) Smith
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pendous passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (5) vs (0) Smith
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendous wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pendous wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pendous wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Pendous looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is not content to let Pendous control the position. #SUB#
Pendous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Smith is trying to control Pendous's posture but Pendous avoids it. #SUB#
Pendous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Pendous is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Pendous passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (8) vs (0) Smith
Smith wants to control but Pendous postures up.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Pendous keeps moving and retains side control.
Pendous wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Pendous looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pendous frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (11) vs (0) Smith
Pendous wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Pendous wants to take Smith's back here but Smith is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pendous trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Pendous is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB#
Pendous goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (11) vs (2) Smith
Pendous is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith won't allow Pendous to sweep him here. #T7#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pendous is keeping the position for now.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Pendous.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pendous wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pendous is trying is best to control the position here.
Pendous tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Pendous is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pendous avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pendous doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith. #T8#
Smith wants to control but Pendous is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pendous is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Smith trying to work for an americana but Pendous has managed to regain full guard.
#T9#
Pendous keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Pendous bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (13) vs (2) Smith
Pendous stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Pendous to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Pendous moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (16) vs (2) Smith
Pendous moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pendous (19) vs (2) Smith#SUB#
Pendous is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
#SUB#
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pendous. #T11#
Smith trying to control the action but Pendous just sinks the hooks in. #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 Pendous gets his way!
Will Pendous go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Smith right now.
#SUB#
Pendous is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T12#
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Pendous keeps control of the position.
Smith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pendous.
Smith is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Pendous 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. #SUB#
Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pendous's arms. #T13#
Pendous not allowing Smith to control his hands. #SUB#
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Smith trying to control the hands but Pendous won't let him. #SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
#T14#
Pendous has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Pendous has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith tries to escape but Pendous has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pendous takes the fight on points by 19 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Pena rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Pena lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Craig Smith has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith wants a takedown.
Pena wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Pena manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Pena drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pena just stands there and leans against the cage.
Helio Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Smith.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pena is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pena tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Smith tries to break free but Pena pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pena tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Smith jumps guard.
Pena stops Smith from standing up.
Pena wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pena wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Pena might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pena working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Pena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pena keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pena's head.
Pena tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pena missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3#
Smith throwing shots but Pena is blocking nicely.
Pena punching from the bottom.
Pena trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Pena counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Pena breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Pena closes the distance and clinches.
Pena stalling against the cage.
Smith looking to stall.
#T4#
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pena smiles and moves away.
Pena looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Pena pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Pena's guard.
Pena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pena looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pena has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Helio Pena will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Smith's cut.
That's time! Pena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pena blocks the body kick.
Pena swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pena.
Pena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Pena wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pena shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pena gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pena has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smith stops Pena from standing up.
Pena looking to control.
Smith content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pena thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pena keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #T3#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving. #SUB#
Pena has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pena pinned against the cage. Pena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Pena was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.#CL#
Pena rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pena walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Helio Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Smith.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Pena has a takedown stuffed.
Smith dives in and grabs Pena's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pena pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.#CL#
Pena drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pena content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith is working for takedown but Pena is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pena just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Helio Pena will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pena as he avoids it easily.
Pena closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith is trying to stall.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Pena shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pena could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Pena is controlling the position.
Pena prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pena walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Helio Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Smith.#T1#
Pena scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Pena works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
A big right from Smith misses.
Pena scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#Smith is rocked!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Pena to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pena manages to pass to side control.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Pena finish him?
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pena controlling the pace. #T2#
Pena is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Pena is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Pena slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Smith is not content to let Pena control the position.#T3#
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pena trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Pena throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith controls Pena momentarily but Pena frees himself. #SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pena can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pena pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith is trying to keep Pena in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Pena showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pena, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Pena! |
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