PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jumba Smif (ranked 1146 p4p, 2420 weight class) and Toby MacAlister (ranked 171 p4p, 317 weight class). MacAlister has chosen Megadeth - This Was My Life as his entrance music. Jumba Smif has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smif
vs
MacAlister

175 cm
22
147
7 - 4 - 1

176 cm
24
163
11 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jumba Smif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toby MacAlister!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smif scores with a three punch combo!
MacAlister scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Jumba Smif has been cut.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick lands for Smif.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
A lazy body kick from MacAlister
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Smif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacAlister.
MacAlister lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAlister slips under a jab.
MacAlister has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
MacAlister swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Smif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Smif finds it's way through MacAlister's defenses.
The fighters circling - MacAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to bum rush Smif with a series of wild strikes but Smif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Smif throws a head kick that misses.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
MacAlister misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAlister scores with a jab to the head.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
Smif blocks a jab.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister feints a counter leg kick.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacAlister might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
MacAlister blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - MacAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
MacAlister misses with a right hand
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smif connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacAlister throws a leg kick that misses.
Smif misses with a hook
and MacAlister counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by MacAlister.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister throws out a counter right but Smif avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister throws a shot to the body.
MacAlister takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif cracks MacAlister with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.
MacAlister staying out of range there.
MacAlister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
MacAlister throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smif's head.
Smif looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smif dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif misses with a leg kick
and MacAlister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacAlister blocks a low kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacAlister lands a high kick!
Jab by Smif.
Smif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smif throws an overhand right that lands on MacAlister's shoulder, as MacAlister tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Smif cracks MacAlister with a good jab.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAlister.
Smif dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacAlister. That did some damage!
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAlister doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smif takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smif has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacAlister finds it's way round the side to connect with Smif's head.
MacAlister connects with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister lands a right hook to the body.
Smif throws a sloppy head kick and MacAlister moves out of range easily.
Smif attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacAlister looks to land a combination but Smif avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from MacAlister misses the target.
MacAlister fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smif tries a head kick but it misses.
MacAlister throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smif scores with a hook to the body. MacAlister takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacAlister takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smif connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlister connects with a single shot there.
Smif moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacAlister misses with a looping left.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toby MacAlister will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jumba Smif's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smif lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smif.
Smif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Smif throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smif connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacAlister lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - MacAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
A solid body kick from Smif.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smif.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smif can pounce on him.
MacAlister looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Smif walks into a straight right hand from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smif lands with a good body shot.
MacAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
MacAlister scoring well with a low kick there.
Jumba Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
MacAlister steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smif. That one must have hurt.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Smif scores with the left hand. MacAlister knows he should have avoided that one.
MacAlister moves out of range as Smif throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Smif 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks MacAlister off balance momentarily.
A cross from MacAlister lands.
Smif slips under a jab.
Smif moves out of range of the leg kick from MacAlister.
MacAlister shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacAlister throws out the jab.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Smif connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacAlister's hands.
Smif thuds his shin into the meat of MacAlister's side.
Smif throws a hook to the side of MacAlister's head but MacAlister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Smif.
MacAlister throws a series of punches but Smif moves out of range.
MacAlister connects with a right hand. Smif shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacAlister. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAlister throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smif.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and MacAlister makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacAlister just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmif.
Smif keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smif sizes up MacAlister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
Smif misses with a wild combination.
MacAlister's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smif looks to throw the jab but MacAlister is out of range.
Smif misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smif scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smif misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacAlister scores with a jab to the body.
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smif throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacAlister throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smif misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Smif thumps MacAlister with a low kick.
Smif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smif moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAlister throws a leg kick but Smif checks it.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
Smif moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAlister has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smif.
MacAlister throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
MacAlister tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Smif as he connects with a hook.
Smif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smif lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
MacAlister appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacAlister.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
Smif throws a hook to the side of MacAlister's head but MacAlister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jumba Smif's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

MacAlister throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacAlister throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
It looked like Smif wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacAlister drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacAlister misses the jab.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target.
Smif lands a nice hook to MacAlister's body. MacAlister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smif slips under a jab from MacAlister.
Smif defending well as MacAlister loads up on a big left hand.
Smif sizes up MacAlister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Smif checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacAlister keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif misses with an uppercut. MacAlister saw that one coming.
Smif throws a head kick but MacAlister moves out of range.
MacAlister misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smif dodges the punch combination from MacAlister.
MacAlister cracks Smif with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smif lands a head kick!
Smif slips a jab and a cross from MacAlister.
A swing and a miss from MacAlister.
Danga de danga de dang - Smif scores with a four punch combination!
Good work by Smif as he checks the leg kick.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smif throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
MacAlister doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister throws a right and a left that Smif avoids nicely.
Smif throws a looping overhand right but MacAlister ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister throws a leg kick
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
MacAlister throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister misses with a hook to the body
and Smif counters with a nice body shot.
MacAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
MacAlister looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif slips a straight right by MacAlister.
Smif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif lands with a good body shot.
Smif misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacAlister throws out the jab.
MacAlister throws a leg kick but Smif sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister tests Smif's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smif keeps MacAlister at a distance using the push kick.
Smif tries to bum rush MacAlister with a series of wild strikes but MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAlister looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Smif blocks the leg kick.
MacAlister has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
MacAlister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smif connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
Smif misses with a double jab.
MacAlister has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smif.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
Smif on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A solid body kick from Smif.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister cracks Smif with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smif throws a head kick that half lands.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Smif's head but Smif sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smif goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacAlister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smif scores with a body shot.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
MacAlister lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Smif lands with a cross.
MacAlister throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
Crunch! Smif slams his shin into MacAlister's torso.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
MacAlister scores with a sloppy right hand. Smif should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by MacAlister.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jumba Smif.
Well Smif 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jumba Smif!
Jumba Smif thanked the fans post fight for their support.