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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Boose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas 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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300 lbs
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200 cm
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Boose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Boose. Those never looked like landing.
Eric Boose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boose falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Boose didn't expect that.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith wants to control from the top but Boose keeps moving.
Boose looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Nice takedown defense from Boose. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Eric Boose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Smith.
Boose misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boose thinking.
Boose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boose tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Boose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith slips under a jab from Boose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Boose counters with a straight right hand.
Smith staying out of range there.
Boose throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Boose misses with a wild body shot.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Boose.
Boose looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Boose scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Thomas Smith has been cut.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Boose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Boose.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boose defends it nicely.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Boose stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Boose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boose's waist but Boose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boose darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boose throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Boose throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boose circles away.
Boose tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boose throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Boose lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Boose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Smith's cut.
That's time! Boose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Boose. Those never looked like landing.
Boose misses with a body shot.
Eric Boose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boose misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Boose.
Boose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boose misses with the combination.
Boose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Boose does no damage.
Boose misses with a few strikes there.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Boose is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boose.
Boose misses with a two punch combination.
Boose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Boose could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boose keeps the fight on the outside.
Boose misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boose's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boose is on top in guard.
Boose wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith looking to control.
Boose stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boose defends it easily.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Boose defends easily.
Boose wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Boose postures up.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boose stands up from Smith's guard - Boose perhaps looking for a knockout.
Eric Boose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boose lands a body shot.
Boose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Boose is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boose throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boose fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith shoots in but Boose avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boose throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Boose didn't expect that.
Boose wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Boose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boose seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Eric Boose has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Boose scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boose is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Boose circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Boose finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boose. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
letting Boose counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Smith's cut.
That's time! Boose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boose darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boose throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith shoots in but Boose avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boose misses with a double jab
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Boose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eric Boose is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boose lands a head shot.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Boose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eric Boose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boose.
Boose tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Boose lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boose.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boose.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Boose leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Boose misses the jab.
No joy there for Boose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boose throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Boose.
Boose fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith dives in and grabs Boose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boose pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Boose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Boose counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boose lands a nice looking body shot.
Boose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Boose does no damage.
Boose misses with the combination.
Boose misses with a double jab.
Boose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Boose.
Smith tries to clinch up but Boose circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Boose shows good takedown defense.
Boose thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boose scores with a shot to the body.
Boose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boose moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boose connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Boose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boose tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Boose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boose stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Boose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Boose!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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