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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie McDermott (ranked 3285 p4p, 3265 weight class) and Boomer Scarborough (ranked 335 p4p, 331 weight class). McDermott comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping up to Boston. Scarborough comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rumjacks - An Irish Pub Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Boomer Scarborough told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boomer Scarborough!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarborough.
McDermott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDermott throws a hook to the side of Scarborough's head but Scarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDermott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scarborough throws a leg kick but McDermott moved away.
McDermott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarborough ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
A big right from Scarborough misses.
McDermott slips a jab from Scarborough.
It looked like McDermott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarborough moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDermott throws a lazy head kick
and Scarborough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boomer Scarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDermott thinks about countering with a head kick.
McDermott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scarborough throws out a counter right but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarborough.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDermott connects with a crisp jab.
Scarborough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scarborough throws a lazy right hand but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scarborough moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarborough throws a hook to the side of McDermott's head but McDermott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from McDermott misses the target.
Scarborough takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarborough misses the target.
We've been told by McDermott's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarborough slips under a jab.
McDermott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarborough manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott moves out of range as Scarborough strikes.
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDermott was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarborough.
Scarborough throws the left hand but McDermott avoids the punch easily.
McDermott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDermott clinches up with Scarborough and pushes him back against the cage.
Scarborough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarborough lands with a left to the head.
Scarborough misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarborough trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scarborough.
Scarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarborough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDermott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDermott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDermott. That's going to slow Scarborough down.
Scarborough dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Scarborough misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Scarborough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDermott misses with a hook. Scarborough ducked under it nicely.
Scarborough throws the left hand but McDermott avoids the punch easily.
McDermott moves away from the strike by Scarborough.
Decent striking displayed by McDermott there.
Scarborough throws a good cross that connects.
Scarborough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDermott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scarborough with a hook.
Scarborough wants to slow McDermott down by chopping away at his legs.
McDermott ducks under a wild hook from Scarborough.
Scarborough connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDermott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarborough.
Scarborough lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Scarborough cracks McDermott with an open hand slap.
Scarborough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarborough walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDermott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Scarborough loads up on a big right hand but McDermott slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarborough lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDermott throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Scarborough throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarborough scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDermott in his tracks.
Scarborough loads up on a big right hand but McDermott slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from McDermott misses the target.
Scarborough throws a lazy uppercut
and McDermott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarborough staying out of range there.
Scarborough scoring well with a low kick there.
Scarborough is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDermott had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab lands there for McDermott.
McDermott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scarborough throws a looping overhand right but McDermott ducks down to avoid it.
Scarborough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDermott lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from McDermott misses.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDermott drives through and clinches with Scarborough against the cage.
McDermott breaks the clinch.
Scarborough's corner calls for a 1-2. Scarborough obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarborough throws a shot from downtown. McDermott moves away and avoids it.
Scarborough throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDermott with the inside leg kick.
McDermott throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scarborough's head.
A good leg kick by Scarborough.
Scarborough takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Scarborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermott darts in and clinches Scarborough up against the cage.
McDermott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on McDermott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDermott.
McDermott avoids the elbow strike from Scarborough, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarborough lands a shot to the body.
Scarborough lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarborough.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boomer Scarborough will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDermott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDermott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scarborough's head backwards.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDermott throws a jab when Scarborough was well out of range.
Scarborough thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDermott went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDermott has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scarborough.
A head kick from McDermott lands but Scarborough takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Scarborough.
McDermott has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice jab there from Scarborough.
Scarborough lands an overhand right.
Scarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarborough throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott staying out of range there.
McDermott misses with a left hand
and McDermott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarborough jabs at McDermott's body.
Scarborough throws a looping overhand right but McDermott ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and McDermott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarborough connects with an inside leg kick.
Scarborough throws a big shot that misses.
McDermott misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarborough throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDermott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarborough throws out the jab.
Scarborough throws a sloppy head kick and McDermott moves out of range easily.
McDermott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDermott catches Scarborough with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scarborough throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McDermott misses the target.
Scarborough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDermott throws a head kick but Scarborough moves out of range.
Scarborough misses the jab.
Scarborough avoids the head kick by McDermott.
A telegraphed right hand from McDermott misses the target.
Scarborough ducks right into an uppercut from McDermott.
Scarborough slips under a jab from McDermott.
Scarborough throws a body punch but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott tried to counter with a leg kick but Scarborough avoided it.
Nice shot lands for Scarborough.
Scarborough getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarborough lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDermott's sensitive parts.
Scarborough throws a hook but McDermott avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott tries to clinch there but Scarborough circles away.
Scarborough misses with a straight left.
Scarborough with a nice calf kick.
McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarborough.
Boomer Scarborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDermott slips a straight right by Scarborough.
McDermott lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McDermott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDermott misses with a hook.
McDermott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by McDermott.
McDermott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDermott misses with a head kick.
McDermott misses with a hook. Scarborough ducked under it nicely.
Scarborough misses with an uppercut.
Scarborough looks to land a right hand but McDermott moved out of range.
A big right from Scarborough misses.
It looked like McDermott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scarborough throws a hook to the side of McDermott's head but McDermott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarborough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDermott.
Scarborough throws a head kick that misses.
McDermott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scarborough, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDermott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDermott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scarborough prevents McDermott from breaking the clinch.
Scarborough working aggressively here.
Scarborough with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Scarborough on the inside.
Scarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarborough unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDermott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scarborough works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Scarborough.
Scarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarborough lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDermott.
Scarborough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarborough throws a head punch that misses.
Scarborough misses with a punch on the inside.
Scarborough misses with a body punch.
Scarborough throws a punch but it's blocked by McDermott.
Scarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDermott working hard to break the clinch.
Scarborough throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDermott blocks it with crossed arms.
Scarborough prevents McDermott from breaking the clinch.
Scarborough tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDermott avoids it.
McDermott can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarborough.
Scarborough throws a punch but it's blocked by McDermott.
McDermott avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarborough.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott is trying to break free.
McDermott is trying to break the clinch but Scarborough is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boomer Scarborough 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Scarborough throws a lazy right hand but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scarborough lands with a kick to the temple. McDermott shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scarborough misses with an uppercut. McDermott saw that one coming.
McDermott feints a jab promting Scarborough to slip. McDermott then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scarborough slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Scarborough with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarborough misses with a left hand
and McDermott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarborough connects with an inside leg kick.
Scarborough moves out of range as McDermott strikes.
McDermott throws a hook to the side of Scarborough's head but Scarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Scarborough checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scarborough throws a jab when McDermott was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Scarborough.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarborough misses with a hook
and McDermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDermott staying out of range there.
McDermott throws a sloppy head kick
and Scarborough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scarborough throws out a counter right but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
McDermott scores with a punch to the head.
McDermott misses with a two punch combination.
Scarborough was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Scarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarborough misses with a straight right.
McDermott lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scarborough.
Scarborough lunges at McDermott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDermott's hand.
Scarborough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scarborough wants to slow McDermott down by chopping away at his legs.
McDermott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scarborough on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDermott walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott moves away from the strike by Scarborough.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
McDermott tries to clinch there but Scarborough circles away.
Scarborough swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDermott counters with a head kick.
McDermott tries to clinch but Scarborough is having none of it.
Boomer Scarborough is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarborough misses with a body punch
and McDermott counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McDermott lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Scarborough.
Scarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarborough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scarborough throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scarborough.
Scarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Scarborough there.
A big right from McDermott misses.
A low kick lands for Scarborough.
Scarborough misses with an uppercut.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Scarborough misses.
Scarborough bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDermott's head.
Scarborough connects with a jab.
Scarborough throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDermott.
McDermott throws a looping overhand right but Scarborough ducks down to avoid it.
McDermott misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scarborough. That's going to slow McDermott down.
Scarborough throws out a loose jab but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarborough throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scarborough throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDermott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scarborough takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scarborough throws out a loose jab but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scarborough can pounce on him.
McDermott throws a sloppy head kick and Scarborough moves out of range easily.
McDermott throws a jab when Scarborough was well out of range.
Eddie McDermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDermott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarborough.
Scarborough swings widly with a right hand
and McDermott counters with a straight right hand.
McDermott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scarborough throws a jab but it's blocked by McDermott.
McDermott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarborough misses with a looping left.
Scarborough fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDermott.
McDermott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDermott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDermott throws a head kick but Scarborough moves out of range.
Scarborough connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDermott. McDermott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarborough throws a looping overhand right but McDermott ducks down to avoid it.
McDermott throws a right and a left that Scarborough avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDermott misses with a right hand
and Scarborough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarborough lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDermott throws a hook to the side of Scarborough's head but Scarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scarborough, as that shot connected.
Scarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDermott misses with a hook to the body
and Scarborough counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
Scarborough throws an overhand right that lands on McDermott's shoulder, as McDermott tries to avoid the shot.
Scarborough throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDermott throws a jab when Scarborough was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Scarborough on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarborough checks a low kick from McDermott.
McDermott slips under a jab from Scarborough.
McDermott seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Scarborough connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDermott's hands.
McDermott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scarborough finds it's way round the side to connect with McDermott's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boomer Scarborough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scarborough 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boomer Scarborough!
A relieved looking Boomer Scarborough 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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