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Event:
StrikeForce Union #78
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws a hook but Galileo avoids it easily.
Galileo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galileo counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Galileo scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Galileo !
Galileo is being controlled here. #T1#
Galileo tries to improve position but can't.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith working away.
Galileo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galileo tries to get out of the position.
Smith controls the position.
Galileo can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith trying to control the position but Galileo is working away.
Smith controls the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Galileo is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Galileo being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galileo scores with a jab to the head.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Galileo is just out of range.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Galileo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Galileo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Galileo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sao Galileo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galileo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.#KD#
Galileo cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Galileo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smith to stand back up!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!#T3#
Galileo takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galileo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith is stalling here. Galileo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Galileo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Galileo staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Galileo dominated that round.
That's time! Galileo 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Galileo lands with a nice body punch.
Smith misses with a hook.
Galileo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Smith misses.
Galileo 's corner calls for a 1-2. Galileo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Galileo lands an overhand right.
Galileo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Galileo connects with a body shot.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galileo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking. #KD#
Galileo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Galileo finish him?!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Galileo finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a left hand
and Galileo counters with an inside leg kick.
Galileo is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Smith flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Smith is out cold! Galileo holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sao Galileo !
Sao Galileo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #74
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Bleed tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Bleed cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Bleed against the cage.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bleed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Bleed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a series of punches but Bleed avoids them all with ease.
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bleed counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee. #T1#
Bleed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#
It looks like Make You Bleed has been cut.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bleed went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Bleed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bleed misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bleed doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Bleed is rocked!
Bleed ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Oh Bleed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bleed ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Bleed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bleed is looking to counter punch.
Bleed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bleed seems to have got his legs back now.
Good shot there by Bleed.
Nice jab there from Bleed.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Bleed counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Smith catches Bleed right on the button with a cross.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith drops Bleed with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bleed! Smith dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Smith!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #69
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith looks to land a combination but Grimrock avoids it well.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Grimrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Grimrock tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Grimrock.
A solid body kick from Grimrock. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Grimrock has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Smith tries to stall but Grimrock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith is stalling here.
Grimrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimrock cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Grimrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grimrock cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grimrock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Smith trying to stall but Grimrock improves his position.
Nice body punch from Grimrock - that landed with a thud.
Grimrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Grimrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith just leaning against Grimrock, taking a breather.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grimrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grimrock obliges.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grimrock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Grimrock throws an elbow but it misses.
Grimrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grimrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grimrock lands a damaging elbow.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Grimrock.
Nice body punch from Grimrock.
Grimrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Grimrock, against the cage.
Grimrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grimrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith looks winded!
Grimrock lands a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grimrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grimrock misses with a body punch.
Grimrock misses with an elbow strike.
Grimrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimrock keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grimrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith just leaning against Grimrock, taking a breather. #T3#
A short right from Grimrock.
Grimrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Grimrock scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Grimrock is working Smith over against the cage.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Grimrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grimrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock.
Grimrock misses with a punch to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grimrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimrock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grimrock lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Grimrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Smith is pushing Grimrock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Grimrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimrock lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Grimrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee Grimrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grimrock. That one must have hurt.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Lee Grimrock has been cut.
Grimrock throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Grimrock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Grimrock wants to clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Grimrock counters with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grimrock.
A solid body kick from Grimrock.
Grimrock connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grimrock thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grimrock digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
#T1#
Grimrock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grimrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimrock is looking to counter with a body kick.
Grimrock jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grimrock tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimrock pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith lands a head shot.#CL#
Grimrock clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Grimrock.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimrock is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grimrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Smith has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lee Grimrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grimrock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake Smith.#CL#
Grimrock moves into the clinch.
Grimrock being controlled against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith avoiding damage as Grimrock throws knees to the body.
Grimrock landing knees to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Grimrock has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Grimrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee Grimrock is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grimrock to the mat! Grimrock manages to get full guard. #ES#
Grimrock is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Grimrock.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grimrock as Smith tries to tie him up.
Grimrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grimrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grimrock scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Grimrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grimrock throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
Grimrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimrock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimrock.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Grimrock.
Smith is looking to control Grimrock's arms but Grimrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Grimrock lands a right hand.
Grimrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimrock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grimrock misses with a body punch.
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Grimrock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Grimrock dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Grimrock misses with a kick to the body.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grimrock lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Grimrock ducks down to avoid it.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Grimrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grimrock.#CL2#
Smith rushes Grimrock and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Grimrock regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimrock wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position. #T1##ES#
Grimrock has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smith is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Grimrock, against the cage.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grimrock lands a nice uppercut.
Grimrock lands a body shot.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees to the body from Grimrock.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Grimrock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith prevents a body shot from Grimrock.
Grimrock scores with a hook to the body.
Grimrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Grimrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimrock lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Smith trying to stall but Grimrock improves his position.
Grimrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grimrock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Grimrock pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grimrock lands a right hand.
Grimrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Grimrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Grimrock.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimrock.
Grimrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grimrock lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Grimrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grimrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Grimrock, against the cage.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Grimrock.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Grimrock, against the cage.
Grimrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Grimrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside.
Grimrock pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Grimrock trying to land knees to the body.
Grimrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Grimrock trying to land knees to the body.
Grimrock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grimrock throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee Grimrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grimrock lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jake Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Grimrock.
Grimrock has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Grimrock misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith tries to stall but Grimrock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Smith's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Grimrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grimrock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Grimrock!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #54
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Shadow Hunter is looking for a takedown.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Shadow Hunter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Shadow Hunter's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shadow Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like Smith might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith misses with a left hand #TD#
and Shadow Hunter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shadow Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
Shadow Hunter throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shadow Hunter being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Shadow Hunter is retaining full guard.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith cracks Shadow Hunter with a solid left hand.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shadow Hunter controlling the position.
Shadow Hunter keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Shadow Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shadow Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Shadow Hunter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Smith tests Shadow Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shadow Hunter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Shadow Hunter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith throws out a counter right but Shadow Hunter avoids it with no problem.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shadow Hunter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow Hunter 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 Shadow Hunter off to one side.
Shadow Hunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chief Shadow Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shadow Hunter.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shadow Hunter defends well and Smith ends up having to push Shadow Hunter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Smith misses with a left hand #TD#
and Shadow Hunter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shadow Hunter.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shadow Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shadow Hunter.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith pulls Shadow Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Jake Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shadow Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shadow Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Shadow Hunter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shadow Hunter tries to get out of the position.
Smith is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Smith.#T3#
Shadow Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Smith.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shadow Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Shadow Hunter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shadow Hunter.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Shadow Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Shadow Hunter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shadow Hunter lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shadow Hunter has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Shadow Hunter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Shadow Hunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shadow Hunter keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith takes a swing at Shadow Hunter's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shadow Hunter is defended easily by Smith.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Shadow Hunter. Shadow Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
Shadow Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Shadow Hunter's takedown attempt.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Shadow Hunter tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3##TD2#
Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shadow Hunter regains guard.
Shadow Hunter wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shadow Hunter defending well though.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chief Shadow Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Shadow Hunter 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.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shadow Hunter!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Smith!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #52
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Ramsey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramsey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Ramsey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gordon Ramsey has been cut.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Ramsey moved out of range.
Smith throws a right and a left that Ramsey avoids nicely.
Ramsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Ramsey closes the distance and clinches.
Smith stalling.
Ramsey blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Ramsey.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Ramsey's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramsey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Ramsey jumps guard but Smith stands there with Ramsey around his waist. Ramsey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Ramsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsey tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramsey drops back down to his feet.
Ramsey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Ramsey has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ramsey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake Smith.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramsey.
Nice cross by Smith.
Ramsey tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Ramsey misses with a kick to the body.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ramsey moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramsey.#T3#
Ramsey fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Ramsey is breathing heavily.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith cracks Ramsey with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ramsey falls to his knees and Smith doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Smith!
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