PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Robert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Robert's choice of entrance music: Tandem - Hardcore 93. Francois Robert has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Scott's chin.

Scott
vs
Robert

182 cm
22
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francois Robert!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses the jab.

Scott gets caught flat footed, as Robert shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robert is one step ahead there.

Scott looking for a guillotine here but Robert defends easily.
Scott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scott is on top in guard.
Robert wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.
Robert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Robert is retaining full guard.
Scott forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Robert!

Scott looking for a guillotine from mount but Robert is having none of it.
Scott takes Robert's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Robert is in trouble.

Scott looking for the choke from the back.

Robert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Scott is breathing heavily.

Scott is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Robert is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott has the hooks in. Robert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Robert fending off the submission attempt from Scott.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scott patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Robert is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Robert is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Scott gets his way!
A lull in the action here.

Robert fending off the submission attempt from Scott.

Robert is trying to defend against the choke here but Scott has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Scott Tightens the hold and Robert taps out furiously! Scott displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Scott!