PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Redwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Scott will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Redwood
vs
Scott

200 cm
20
285 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

197 cm
22
295 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Redwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Scott!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Scott.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Scott tries to clinch but Redwood moves out of range.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Redwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scott blocks the body kick.
Scott is looking to score with low kicks.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redwood avoids the head kick by Scott.
Redwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Redwood. That snapped Scott's head back.

It looks like Nathan Scott has been cut.

Scott connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Redwood to the floor! Scott dives in looking for the finish!

It looks like Ricky Redwood has been cut.
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!
Scott wants to stand up but Redwood is controlling the position.
Redwood manages to get to full guard.

Redwood has his feet on Scott's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redwood avoids the head kick by Scott.
Redwood takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Scott looks gassed!
Scott is looking to slow Redwood down with leg kicks.
Scott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Redwood closes the distance and clinches.
Redwood has Scott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Scott.
Scott misses with some punches.
Scott pushes Redwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redwood looking to throw knees to the head but Scott is blocking nicely.
Scott lands an uppercut.
Scott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redwood backwards.
Scott connects with a knee to the head.

Ricky Redwood's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redwood.
Scott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scott lands a shoulder strike.
Scott lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redwood avoids the elbow strike from Scott, against the cage.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Redwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redwood goes for a takedown attempt but Scott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scott lands with a slapping head kick.
Redwood throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Scott with a hook.
Nathan Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott is looking to clinch but Redwood is avoiding it.
Scott wants to clinch.

Redwood shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Redwood postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Scott to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
Redwood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scott defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Redwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Scott takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Redwood rushes Scott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Redwood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scott walks away with a smile on his face. Redwood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Redwood avoids the head kick by Scott.
Nathan Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Scott finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott throws a lazy head kick
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Redwood counters with a right hand to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redwood prevents a body shot from Scott.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Scott - that landed with a thud.
Redwood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Redwood blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Redwood.
Redwood has Scott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scott scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Redwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scott.
Redwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redwood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Redwood somewhat.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Scott dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Good leg kick by Scott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redwood.
Redwood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scott as he jumps to the side.
Redwood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Redwood moves out of range easily.
Scott lands a jab to the head.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Redwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redwood throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Redwood ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redwood moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
Scott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Redwood is looking to clinch.
Redwood throws a nice inside leg kick.

Scott moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redwood jumps guard but Scott stands there with Redwood around his waist. Redwood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Redwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redwood blocking some punches.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redwood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Redwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Redwood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Scott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redwood.
Redwood blocking some punches.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Redwood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Redwood's efforts to push away.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redwood backwards.
Redwood jumps guard but Scott stands there with Redwood around his waist. Redwood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Redwood.
Redwood misses with a punch to the body.
Scott lands a right hand.

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.
Scott prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scott.
A short uppercut from Scott.
Scott pushes Redwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redwood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scott prevents it.
Redwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Redwood.

Redwood gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Scott regains guard.
Redwood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redwood throwing strikes but missing.

Redwood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Redwood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Redwood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redwood throwing strikes but missing.
Redwood throws a strike but Scott 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.
Redwood lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Scott!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Redwood goes for an armbar but Scott turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Scott.
Redwood wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Scott gets to his feet. Redwood looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Scott misses with a head kick.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Redwood closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.

Redwood jumps into guard, dragging Scott to the mat.
Redwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Redwood wants to improve his position but instead Scott has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redwood is pressing down on Scott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Redwood is looking to stand up but Scott isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redwood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Redwood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scott circles away.
Nathan Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redwood wants to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scott darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Redwood saw that one coming.
Redwood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scott as he jumps to the side.
Scott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redwood.
Redwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Redwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scott paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redwood tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott throws a head kick but Redwood moves out of range.
Redwood misses with the combination.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Redwood blocks a head kick by Scott.
Redwood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Redwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott throws a push kick but Redwood slaps the foot to one side.
Redwood moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Redwood closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.
Scott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scott misses with a knee strike.
Redwood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scott is keeping busy.
Redwood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scott lands a left hand.
Redwood jumps guard but Scott stands there with Redwood around his waist. Redwood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redwood goes for a takedown attempt but Scott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Scott forces Redwood back against the cage and clinches.
Scott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Redwood.
Redwood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scott smiles and moves away.
Scott scores with a jab.
Scott misses with a hook. Redwood ducked under it nicely.
Scott's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Scott duly obliges.
Redwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Redwood off to one side.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redwood.

Redwood has managed to clinch.
Scott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scott prevents a takedown attempt there.
Redwood blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nathan Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Redwood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Redwood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Redwood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Redwood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ricky Redwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redwood backwards.
Redwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redwood throws a head punch that misses.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scott misses with some punches.
Redwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Redwood goes for a takedown attempt but Scott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scott lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scott winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

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