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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Kain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jacob Kain enters the cage!
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300 lbs
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295 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Kain!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kain is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith thows a huge punch but Kain dodges it nicely.
Smith working over Kain with some ground and pound. Kain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Kain's temple.
Kain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kain gets full guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith works over Kain with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kain is keeping the position for now.
Kain looks gassed!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Kain has wrist control.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kain can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Kain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kain looking to control.
Kain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Kain has wrist control.
Smith distracts Kain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith is working Kain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is in close to Kain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith throws a strike but Kain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kain looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith stands up over Kain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kain looking to control.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Kain has wrist control.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kain thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kain tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Kain. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Kain shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kain's guard.
Smith is in close to Kain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kain shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Kain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kain wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is in close to Kain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith works over Kain with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kain blocks nicely.
Kain wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith stops Kain from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kain tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kain tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Kain drops back down to his feet.
Bubba Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Kain.
Smith jumps guard.
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith pulls guard.
Kain lands a couple of elbows.
Kain throws a big right hand that misses.
Kain throwing strikes but missing.
Kain prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kain.
Kain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bubba Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kain is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith is controlling Kain's posture.
Smith is working an open guard so Kain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kain throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kain slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kain throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kain misses with a takedown
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kain takes a shot to the head.
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kain uses from the top position.
Kain trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith kicks Kain off and gets to his feet.
Kain tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kain looking for a takedown.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Smith has his feet on Kain's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kain as he jumps to the side.
Kain misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bubba Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Kain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kain trying to control here.
Kain is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kain's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Kain's temple.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kain is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Kain pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kain wants to get back to his feet.
Kain takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith throws an elbow but Kain slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain wants to control but Smith postures up.
Kain is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Bubba Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Kain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kain is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Bubba Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kain shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kain defending well though.
Kain looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Kain's hands, connecting with Kain's forehead.
Smith working over Kain with some ground and pound. Kain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Jacob Kain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kain is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Kain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Smith!
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