PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Scene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oli Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Scene
vs
Stone

165 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Scene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oli Stone!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stone shoots in and gets a takedown into Scene's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scene is trying to keep Stone in close.
Stone thows a big elbow that misses.
Scene working a defensive guard but Stone passes into half guard.

Stone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Stone postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Scene to stand up.
A combination from Scene does no damage.
Scene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Scene throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.

Scene rushes Stone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stone has Scene pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scene manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is trying to drag Scene to the mat but Scene just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stone fails to pull guard.
Alex Scene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oli Stone.
Stone is trying to break the clinch but Scene is controlling him.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scene's elbow.
Scene is stalling here.

Scene has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stone uses from the top position.
Stone trying to control but Scene is working from the bottom.
Scene being controlled here, momentarily.
Stone is looking to stand up but Scene won't let him.
Scene looking to control.

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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Scene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stone defends well.
Stone passes into half guard.
Stone prevents Scene from improving his position.
Stone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scene is looking to improve his position.
Scene wants to sweep but Stone has passed to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scene is looking for a sweep.
Scene is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it.

Stone tries for a kimura but Scene is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone throws an elbow but Scene slips to the side and avoids it well.
Scene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scene is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scene prevents Stone from moving into mount.
Stone trying to control the position but Scene is working away.
Scene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.
Scene can't do much from the bottom here.
Scene is looking to reverse the position.
Scene prevents Stone from improving position.
Scene can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stone decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oli Stone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Scene clinches up against the cage.
Scene tries to pull guard but Stone holds him up against the cage and eventually Scene drops back down to his feet.
Stone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scene gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stone wants to break the clinch but can't.

Scene breaks the clinch.
Scene moves away from the strike by Stone.

Scene shoots in and gets a takedown into Stone's guard.
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scene wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scene is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stone is breathing heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scene scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Oli Stone has been cut.
Scene misses with a low kick.
Scene throws a combination. Stone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Scene scores with a three punch combo!
Stone darts in trying to clinch
and Scene counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scene punishes Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
Scene takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A left and a right from Scene both land. Nice combination.
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!

Scene gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
Scene is really struggling to control Stone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Scene controlling the position from side mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scene tries for a kimura but Stone is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scene content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Scene.

Scene drives through and clinches with Stone against the cage.

That's four 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.

Scene turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Scene manages to end up in side control.
Scene controls the position from side control.
Scene's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sloppy strikes there by Scene.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Scene is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Scene tries to move to mount but Stone blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Scene dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oli Stone's cut.
That's time! Scene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Scene jabs at Stone's body.
Stone tries for a takedown but Scene circles away easily
and Scene counters with a one-two to the body.

Scene looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stone!
Scene misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Scene looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scene wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Scene controlling from the full mount.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scene wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Stone is trying to escape the mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Scene is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stone can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scene content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scene throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Stone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Scene.
Scene thowing shots but they're missing.
Scene avoids the attempt from Stone to control.

Scene has hold of Stone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scene is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stone shrugs it off.
Scene misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Scene looking to secure an arm triangle but Stone defends it well.
Scene looking to control but Stone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scene throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stone because Scene loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poor strikes thrown by Scene there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Scene is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

Scene wants to finish this one by submission but Stone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Scene.
Scene throwing strikes here but Stone is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Scene is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stone has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Scene controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Scene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scene has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Scene!