PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kev Scott (ranked 5334 p4p, 7460 weight class) and Layla London (ranked 523 p4p, 607 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Scott
vs
London

180 cm
25
162
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
162
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon)

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 Las Vegas, Kev Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Layla London!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Scott drives through with a takedown into guard.

London escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott advances to half guard.
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. Scott connects with a nice short shot to London's temple.
London has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Scott controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
London trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott is working for a kimura but London is defending it quite comfortably.
London looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
London trying to control here.
Scott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

London looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

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.
London wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
London manages to get to full guard.
London wants to sweep but no luck.

London working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Scott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching London on his heels. He'll look to pass London's guard now, I'm sure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
London trying to control the position.
Scott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but London is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
London keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
London manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kev Scott dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

London darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.
Scott wants to control but London is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
London passes to side control.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on London's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
London stops Scott from getting back to his feet.
Scott blocking the ground and pound attempt from London.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is looking for a sweep. London is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

London wants to work for an arm triangle but Scott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott is trying to control but London manages to pass to mount!
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding London's attempts to control the action.

London has hold of Scott's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Scott manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
London avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
Scott taking shots to the head.
London throwing strikes here but Scott is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

London is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Scott to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Scott shrugs it off.
Scott is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.
Layla London has got the better of the ground game so far.

London is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Scott is surviving well by controlling London's body position as best he can.
London wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Scott tries to hold on but London pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
London punching from mount but Scott doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Scott looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.

London is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Scott has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Scott holds on for dear life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

London looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Scott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Layla London showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

London closes the distance and clinches up with Scott, looking for a takedown. London pushes Scott against the cage but Scott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from London.
London has a takedown stuffed.
Kev Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Layla London.
London fails with the takedown
and London takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from London.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
London doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Scott counters with a nice double leg into guard.
London is wriggling around but Scott manages to pass to half guard.

London takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Scott seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down London for as long as he can get away with.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
London works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now London is on top in guard.

London trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
London tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
London trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scott is looking for a triangle but London pushes his legs off easily.
London trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
London's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scott is looking to sweep but instead, London has passed into half guard.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but London is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott tries to roll over but London keeps him under control.
London wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from London, before circling back to the center of the mat.
London keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scott scores with a push kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
London closes the distance and clinches up with Scott, looking for a takedown. London pushes Scott against the cage but Scott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kev Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
London tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten London somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kev Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scott 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kev Scott!