PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Down. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Scott
vs
Tepes

180 cm
27
174 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

176 cm
23
169 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Aggression Clothing

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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Tepes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott closes the distance and clinches up with Tepes, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes Tepes against the cage but Tepes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott looks for a takedown but Tepes sprawls well.

Scott scores a takedown into full mount!

Scott jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tepes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tepes and Scott has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Scott tries for a kimura but Tepes is defending well.
Scott is breathing heavily.

Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Tepes is defending well.
Tepes is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott working the ground and pound but Tepes is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes is trying to get back to half guard.

Scott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tepes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tepes is trying to improve his position.

Scott working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vlad Tepes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tepes circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes cracks Scott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tepes swinging wildly here.
Tepes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tepes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
Tepes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tepes lands with a nice combination. Scott backs away looking to recover.
Tepes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tepes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tepes stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
Tepes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Tepes.
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Tepes.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tepes throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
Scott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tepes lands with a straight right. Scott didn't see that one coming.
Nathan Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes throws a one two combo.
A right-left combo lands from Tepes.
Tepes lands a nice looking body shot.
Tepes looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
Tepes throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes scores with a punch to the head.
Tepes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tepes wants it to stay on the feet.
Tepes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tepes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tepes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tepes.
Tepes misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Tepes.
Scott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tepes throws a low kick, looking for Scott's leg but Scott calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tepes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tepes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scott backs up against the cage.
Tepes throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Tepes misses with a few strikes there.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tepes duly obliges.
Tepes works Scott's body with a nice hook.
Scott tries to clinch but Tepes moves out of range.
Scott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tepes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tepes connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
Scott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tepes.
Scott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tepes works over Scott's head and body with a nice combination.
Tepes throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Tepes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tepes slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tepes.
Tepes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scott backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tepes.
Tepes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tepes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tepes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tepes.

Scott throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tepes was covering up waiting for the punch and Scott finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tepes is on top in guard.
Tepes stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tepes stands up over Scott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tepes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tepes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tepes wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Scott is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tepes jumps into side control!
Tepes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.

Tepes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scott seems a little lost for a moment, as Tepes dominates the positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.
Tepes slows the pace down.
Tepes tries to stand but Scott is controlling his head.
Scott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tepes's best efforts.
Scott wants to improve his position but Tepes is controlling well.
Scott regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tepes wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to stand up but Tepes is controlling him.
Tepes wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott looking to control.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tepes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Tepes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tepes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott looks for a takedown but Tepes sprawls well.

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.
Scott needs to keep his hands up - Tepes had a free shot at his head there.
A right-left combo lands from Tepes.
Tepes throws a combination. Scott tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tepes scores with a three punch combo!
Tepes throws a one two combo.
Tepes scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tepes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Scott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Tepes scores with a four punch combination!
Horrible takedown by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by Tepes which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes looks for the body kick but Scott saw that one coming.
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tepes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tepes!
Scott misses the body punch
and Tepes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Tepes throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Tepes as Scott shoots in.
A nice combination there by Tepes.
Scott shoots in but Tepes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice jab there from Tepes.
Tepes connects with a nice looking jab.
Tepes connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Tepes coming out on top.
Tepes works Scott's body with a nice hook.
Tepes tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tepes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scott in his tracks.
Tepes scores with a shot to the body.
Tepes misses with a double jab.
Tepes tries to score with a low kick but Scott moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tepes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes finds it's way round the side to connect with Scott's head.
Vlad Tepes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Tepes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Tepes counters with a left and a right that stings Scott.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tepes scores with a nice right hand.
Scott dives in and grabs Tepes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tepes pushes down on Scott's head and hops out.
Scott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tepes.
Tepes connects with a right hand. Scott shakes it off.
Tepes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tepes stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
Tepes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Tepes scores with a four punch combination!
Tepes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scott in his tracks.
Tepes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott avoids the head kick by Tepes.
Tepes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scott backs up against the cage.
Tepes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Scott closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scott lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepes is retaining full guard.
Tepes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Scott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tepes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tepes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tepes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tepes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scott is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tepes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tepes has escaped and now he's on top!
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes is one step ahead there.
Scott looking to control.
Vlad Tepes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tepes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tepes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tepes stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position.

That's four 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.

Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tepes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tepes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nathan Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes advances to half guard.
Well, if Tepes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tepes trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tepes 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes!