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Event:
StrikeForce Union #63
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stein.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stein.
Stein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Stein connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Stein thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Stein forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
Stein keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith working aggressively here.
Stein is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein. #CUT2#
It looks like Dean Smith has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Stein.
The referee calls for Stein to work.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with some punches.
Stein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein lands a body punch.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Stein lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Stein as the two fighters clinch.
Stein lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stein.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Stein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Stein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stein unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Smith! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Stein is unloading with more strikes now! Smith drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Stein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #55
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Mann moved out of range.
Smith throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mann. Those never looked like landing.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mann swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
A punch combination from Mann misses.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Mann and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been hearing reports that Mann has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mann can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Mann looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
Mann is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Mann is letting Smith control him for a moment. #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.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Smith advances to mount.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith misses with some ground and pound and Mann recovers position to half guard.
Smith not doing much here.
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.
Smith prevents Mann from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mann throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mann lands a jab to the nose.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mann misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann misses with a few strikes there.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Mann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws out a counter right but Mann avoids it with no problem.
Mann misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mann throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mann with a jab.
Mann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Mann throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mann thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Carter Mann has been cut.
Mann misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mann will feel that in the morning.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Mann's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mann duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Smith is trying to trip Mann. He has hold of a leg but Mann is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T2#
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mann wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mann misses with the combination.
Mann misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith moves away from the strike by Mann. #CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Smith stalling against the cage.
Mann blocking some punches.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Mann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws out a counter right but Mann avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Smith misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dean Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carter Mann's cut.
That's time! Mann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith looks to land a left hand but Mann moved out of range nicely.
Mann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mann misses with a series of wild punches.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mann misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a hook but Mann blocks it.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mann swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Mann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Mann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann misses with a double jab
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann misses with a combination
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mann throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Smith lands a stunning uppercut that sends Mann to the mat!
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Smith.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to pass to mount but Mann is defending the position.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some wild striking there from Mann.
#T3#
Smith dodges the punch combination from Mann.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Mann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Mann with a series of wild strikes but Mann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mann moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Mann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mann.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Mann.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mann.
Dean Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Mann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carter Mann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Mann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mann misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
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!
Mann tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Smith!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #52
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a left hand
and Larsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Larsson does no damage.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Larsson misses.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larsson defends it well.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peter Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a right hand
and Larsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Larsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Larsson counters with a straight right hand.
Larsson throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Larsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith defending well as Larsson loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Larsson 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 Larsson finish him?!
#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
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!
Larsson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Smith - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Larsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Larsson!
A relieved looking Peter Larsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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