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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Smesman (ranked 1195 p4p, 145 weight class) and Michael Scarn (ranked 2654 p4p, 284 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Smesman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scarn!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smesman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Scarn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smesman's head backwards.
Smesman dips to his left and cracks Scarn with an uppercut!
Scarn clobbers Smesman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smesman throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Scarn finds it's target.
Scarn lands a jab to Smesman's midsection.
Scarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scarn slips a straight right by Smesman.
Scarn moves out of range as Smesman strikes.
Smesman moves out of range as Scarn strikes.
Scarn throws a lazy right hand but Smesman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Smesman misses the target.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Smesman.
We've been told by Smesman's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarn scores with a body shot.
Smesman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Scarn slips under a jab from Smesman.
Scarn blocks a jab.
Scarn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smesman counters with a left and a right that stings Scarn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smesman misses with a left hand
and Scarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smesman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smesman swats away the attempt to clinch by Scarn.
Smesman throws a big counter combination but Scarn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smesman with a nice cross.
Smesman takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
Scarn moves out of range as Smesman strikes.
Scarn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scarn misses with a two punch combination.
Smesman thows a leg kick but Scarn checks it
and Scarn counters with a shoot takedown. Smesman fights it but they end up 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.
Scarn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smesman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scarn trying to control but Smesman is working from the bottom.
Scarn works over Smesman with some ground and pound from guard.
Scarn throwing strikes but missing.
Smesman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scarn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarn trying to control but Smesman is working from the bottom.
Smesman controlling Scarn's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scarn wants to control from the top but Smesman keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smesman misses with an uppercut.
Smesman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smesman scores with a jab to the head.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Smesman moves out of range.
Smesman throws a sloppy body shot
and Scarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smesman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Scarn is looking to clinch but Smesman is avoiding it.
Scarn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smesman half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smesman throws a hook but Scarn blocks it.
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smesman.
Smesman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smesman misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Smesman misses its intended target.
Smesman takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
Scarn throws a counter combo.
Smesman slips under a jab from Scarn.
Scarn lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Scarn.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scarn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smesman misses with a hook. Scarn ducked under it nicely.
Scarn moves away from the strike by Smesman.
Decent striking displayed by Scarn there.
Smesman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smesman misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Scarn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smesman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimmy Smesman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smesman throws a leg kick
and Scarn counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Scarn misses.
Scarn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scarn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarn punishes Smesman's body with a nice straight punch.
Scarn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Scarn throws a right and a left that Smesman avoids nicely.
Scarn throws a head kick but Smesman moves out of range.
Scarn looks to land a combination but Smesman avoids it well.
Smesman checks a leg kick.
Donk. Scarn catches Smesman right on the button with a cross.
Smesman just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn slips a jab from Smesman.
A little jabbing left from Scarn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smesman moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Smesman.
Scarn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smesman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smesman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scarn.
Smesman scores with a punch to the head.
Scarn lands with a nice body punch.
Smesman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scarn circles away quickly and effectively.
Scarn moves into range and clinches up with Smesman.
Scarn scores with a shot to the side of Smesman's head.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scarn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smesman misses with some punches.
Scarn lands with a left to the head.
Smesman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smesman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scarn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Smesman misses.
Scarn throws the left hand but Smesman avoids the punch easily.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Scarn throws a big shot that misses.
Scarn lands a body shot.
Smesman slips a jab from Scarn.
Smesman throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smesman lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Smesman throws a low kick but Scarn moves out of range easily.
Scarn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smesman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Michael Scarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smesman under the eye.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smesman moves away.
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Scarn finds it's target.
Scarn lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Smesman.
Smesman swings widly with a right hand
and Scarn counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Smesman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Smesman.
A little jabbing left from Scarn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scarn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scarn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smesman counters with a straight right hand.
Smesman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smesman moves out of range of the body kick from Scarn.
Smesman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scarn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smesman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scarn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smesman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smesman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scarn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smesman eats them both and turns towards Scarn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Scarn misses with a looping left.
Scarn misses with a series of wild punches.
Smesman throws a leg kick but Scarn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smesman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smesman misses with a series of wild punches.
Scarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smesman lands with an uppercut that bounces Scarn off the cage and back into range.
Scarn swinging wildly here.
Scarn slips a jab and a cross from Smesman.
Scarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smesman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smesman throws out a powerful jab.
Smesman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Smesman takes one on the button.
Scarn tries to clinch but Smesman is having none of it.
Scarn misses the shot to the body.
Smesman throws an off balance right hand
and Scarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Smesman takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
Scarn tries a low kick but Smesman avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smesman lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Scarn does no damage.
A big left from Scarn misses.
Smesman misses with a few strikes there.
Smesman misses with a series of wild punches.
Smesman throws a big shot that misses.
Smesman moves out of range of the strikes.
Smesman throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarn misses the target.
Smesman takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
Smesman misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn lands a body shot.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Smesman.
That kick from Scarn tenderised Smesman's leg. Smesman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smesman needs to keep his hands up - Scarn had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Smesman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scarn throws a leg kick
letting Smesman counter with a right hand.
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smesman misses with an uppercut. Scarn saw that one coming.
Smesman throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Smesman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smesman misses with a hook. Scarn ducked under it nicely.
Smesman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scarn back to the cage. Smesman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smesman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.
Scarn throws a good cross that connects.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Smesman.
Smesman looks to throw the jab but Scarn is out of range.
Smesman ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Scarn slips a jab from Smesman.
Scarn feints and then cracks Smesman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smesman down.
Smesman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Scarn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scarn.
Scarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarn throws a one two combo.
Smesman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch combination from Scarn misses.
Scarn misses with a series of wild punches.
Smesman motions for Scarn to come forward. Smesman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smesman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smesman misses with a body punch
and Scarn counters with a series of strikes. Smesman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smesman blocks a head kick by Scarn.
Smesman throwing a counter right hand but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Smesman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scarn punishes Smesman's body with a nice straight punch.
Scarn looks to throw the jab but Smesman is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smesman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smesman drops his hands momentarily and Scarn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scarn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smesman as he avoids it easily.
Smesman tries a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
Jimmy Smesman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smesman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smesman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scarn to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Scarn.
Smesman misses with a double jab.
Scarn misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Smesman misses.
Smesman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Smesman misses with a left hand
and Scarn counters with a one-two to the body.
Smesman ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Scarn dodges the punch combination from Smesman.
Scarn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scarn digs a good hook to Smesman's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarn lands a jab to the nose.
Scarn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smesman misses with an uppercut
and Scarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smesman throws a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
A jab from Scarn does it's job there.
Smesman looks to land a left hand but Scarn moved out of range nicely.
Smesman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smesman misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Scarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Scarn thows a body kick. Smesman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smesman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smesman blocks a head kick by Scarn.
Scarn scores with a body shot.
Smesman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smesman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scarn circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smesman stuffs the takedown attempt from Scarn. Scarn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smesman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Scarn misses.
Scarn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smesman wants to land a leg kick but Scarn is out of range.
Smesman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scarn moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Scarn does no damage.
Scarn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smesman. Smesman obviously looking to wear him down.
Smesman throws a front kick aimed at Scarn's knee but Scarn avoids it well.
Smesman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn shoots in for a takedown but Smesman shows good takedown defense.
Jimmy Smesman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
Scarn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A clash of legs there as Scarn blocks the low kick.
Scarn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smesman tries a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scarn 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn 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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hype
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