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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boomer Scarborough (ranked 4077 p4p, 3856 weight class) and Jacob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boomer Scarborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Scarborough gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scarborough misses with a body punch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Scarborough with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Scarborough's ribs.
Smith gets a clinch.
Scarborough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith jumps guard and drags Scarborough to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarborough wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scarborough wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Scarborough wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 is pushing down on Scarborough's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scarborough is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Scarborough wants to get back to his feet.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Scarborough!
Smith looking to ground and pound but Scarborough is blocking nicely.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working for a submission but Scarborough is keeping him at bay.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Scarborough can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Scarborough squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Scarborough holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smith won't let Scarborough get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Scarborough is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Scarborough is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Scarborough's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Smith is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scarborough pinned against the cage. Scarborough gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scarborough lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Scarborough instigates a clinch.
Scarborough tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Scarborough misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets control of Scarborough's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith seems keen to control Scarborough's posture.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith pushes Scarborough off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarborough connects with a jab.
Scarborough uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Scarborough gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
As Smith tries to get set, Scarborough tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Scarborough steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Scarborough lands with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Scarborough. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Boomer Scarborough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Scarborough shows good takedown defense.
Scarborough tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Scarborough circles away.
Scarborough throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Scarborough, which made it look bad.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarborough connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scarborough throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Scarborough throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Scarborough ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scarborough circles away.
Scarborough scores with a head kick.
Scarborough just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Scarborough manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scarborough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scarborough doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Scarborough misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarborough tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith darts in and clinches Scarborough up against the cage.
Smith decides to pull guard.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Smith won't allow Scarborough to get back to his feet.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith stands up from Scarborough's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith seems keen to control Scarborough's posture.
Smith trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Smith pulls Scarborough in to control the position.
Scarborough trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Scarborough trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Scarborough any problems.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in but Scarborough avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boomer Scarborough will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Scarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarborough.
Boomer Scarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with the combination.
Scarborough throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Scarborough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarborough throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Scarborough lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith goes for a double leg but Scarborough avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scarborough continues to drive forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Scarborough.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has Scarborough pressed against the cage.
Scarborough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scarborough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarborough prevents the takedown attempt.
Scarborough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Scarborough working aggressively here.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boomer Scarborough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Scarborough takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Scarborough counters with a left to the body.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scarborough lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Scarborough sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scarborough throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarborough throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Scarborough sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scarborough just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith drives through and clinches with Scarborough against the cage.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scarborough is aware though and is defending well.
Scarborough wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith is controlling Scarborough's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes Scarborough off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jacob Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith is pushing Scarborough up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith pulls Scarborough into guard.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Scarborough from standing up.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smith manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarborough wants to stall.
Scarborough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scarborough prevents it.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scarborough is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scarborough gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarborough misses with a body punch.
Jacob Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Smith jumps guard.
Scarborough is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacob Smith!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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