PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arsene Wenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Scholes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Arsene Wenger has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arsene Wenger seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Wenger
vs
Scholes

177 cm
24
164 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

178 cm
23
169 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

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Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Arsene Wenger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Scholes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wenger works the jab nicely.
Wenger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scholes defending well as Wenger loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Wenger.
Wenger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scholes defends it nicely.
Scholes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wenger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scholes backs up against the cage.
Wenger misses with a combination
and Scholes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wenger thinking.
Wenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wenger looks to land a combination. Scholes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Scholes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wenger.
Scholes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wenger swings for the body but Scholes moves out of range.
A big left from Wenger misses.
Scholes moves in looking to clinch but Wenger pushes him off.
Arsene Wenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wenger throws a lazy right hand but Scholes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scholes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wenger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Scholes does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Scholes scores with a four punch combination!
Wenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scholes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scholes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Scholes closes the distance and clinches.
Scholes stalling.

Wenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scholes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scholes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scholes tries to clinch up.
Wenger throws a nice looking combination but Scholes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Scholes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wenger!
Wenger is looking to get to half guard.
Wenger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wenger trying to control the position from guard on top but Scholes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wenger wants to pass the guard but Scholes is keeping the position.
Scholes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scholes keeping moving, preventing Wenger from controlling successfully.
Wenger preventing the sweep.
Wenger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wenger is looking to work some ground and pound but Scholes has wrist control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Scholes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wenger shoots in but no luck this time.
Scholes lands with an uppercut that bounces Wenger off the cage and back into rage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scholes throws a right hand that Wenger ducks under and follows up with a left that Wenger also avoids with ease.
Scholes ducks under a wild hook from Wenger.
Scholes looks to land a combination but Wenger avoids it well.
Scholes throws a shot to the body.
Wenger misses the shot to the body.
Wenger misses with a wild body shot.
Wenger tests Scholes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wenger.
Scholes connects with a body shot.
Wenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scholes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wenger pinned against the cage. Wenger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wenger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scholes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wenger rather than just go for the knockout.

Scholes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scholes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wenger's efforts to push away.
Scholes misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scholes leaning against his opponent.
Scholes lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Scholes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scholes misses with a body punch.
Wenger is trying to drag Scholes to the mat but Scholes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arsene Wenger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wenger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wenger stops a takedown attempt from Scholes.
Wenger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scholes has him pressed against the cage.
Scholes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wenger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wenger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wenger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scholes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scholes just leaning against Wenger, taking a breather.
Wenger tries to pull guard but Scholes won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Scholes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Scholes closes the distance and pushes Wenger back into the cage.
Scholes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wenger is trying to force a seperation but Scholes has the dominant position.
Scholes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scholes can't find room to land a body shot as Wenger controls the action.
Scholes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scholes swings wildly with an uppercut but Wenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wenger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scholes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Scholes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wenger defends it nicely.
Arsene Wenger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scholes looks to score with a jab to the body but Wenger is just out of range.
Wenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scholes.
Scholes misses with a looping right.
Wenger loads up on a big right hand but Scholes slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholes looks to score with a jab to the body but Wenger is just out of range.
Wenger keeps the fight on the outside.
Scholes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wenger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wenger lands a right hook to the body.
Scholes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wenger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scholes thinking.
Wenger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scholes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wenger finds it's way round the side to connect with Scholes's head.
Wenger lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scholes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wenger swinging wilding here.
Scholes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Scholes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wenger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scholes.
Scholes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scholes misses with a hook. Wenger ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wenger cracks Scholes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scholes is looking to clinch but Wenger is avoiding it.
Scholes fails with the takedown.
Arsene Wenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Scholes.
Scholes throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Wenger.
No joy there for Wenger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scholes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wenger's waist but Wenger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scholes off to one side.
Wenger misses with a body shot.

Scholes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Scholes is breathing heavily.
Wenger wants to control but Scholes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scholes wants to free his trapped foot but Wenger is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Wenger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scholes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wenger swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Wenger has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Scholes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wenger thows a body shot but no joy.
Scholes is looking to clinch.
Wenger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scholes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scholes tries to clinch but Wenger is having none of it.
Wenger throws a shot from downtown. Scholes moves away and avoids it.
Wenger swings for the body but Scholes moves out of range.
Wenger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scholes.
A telegraphed right hand from Scholes misses the target.

Wenger gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wenger advances nicely into full mount.
Wenger throwing strikes here but Scholes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Scholes tries to reverse the position but Wenger maintains control.

Wenger looking to secure an arm triangle but Scholes defends it well.

Wenger looking for a guillotine from mount but Scholes is having none of it.

Wenger has control of Scholes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Scholes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Scholes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsene Wenger dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Wenger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scholes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Wenger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scholes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scholes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wenger!
Wenger wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Wenger just trying to survive but Scholes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wenger rolls, trying to escape but Scholes keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wenger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Scholes's guard. Nice work there by Wenger.
Wenger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scholes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wenger's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholes pushing down on Wenger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scholes works his way into full mount!
Wenger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Scholes looking to secure an arm triangle but Wenger defends it well.
Wenger prevents Scholes from taking his back.
Wenger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scholes fails to advance to Wenger's back.
Wenger tries to hold on but Scholes postures up.
Scholes prevents Wenger from getting the reversal.
Wenger wants to control but Scholes is having none of it.
Wenger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wenger is looking to escape.
Wenger trying to control but Scholes postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenger is trying to get back to full guard.
Scholes is looking to take a break and control but Wenger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wenger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wenger is looking to control Scholes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wenger avoid being mounted?
Wenger works his way to full guard. Good work.

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.
Scholes pushing down on Wenger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wenger is refusing to be controlled, as Scholes sits in half guard.
Wenger is looking for a sweep. Scholes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wenger is controlling Scholes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wenger trying to hold on to Scholes's head to control him but Scholes postures up.
Scholes is looking to take a break and control but Wenger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wenger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wenger is trying is best to control the position here.

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 Arsene Wenger.
I think Wenger 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arsene Wenger!