PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cor Nepgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joesy Scott I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cor Nepgen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Nepgen
vs
Scott I

185 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

172 cm
20
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cor Nepgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joesy Scott I!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nepgen misses with a takedown attempt
and Scott I counters with a straight right hand.

Scott I closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nepgen quickly recovers to half guard.

Scott I is looking for a kimura here.

Scott I is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nepgen sees it coming and defends easily.
Nepgen tries to roll over but Scott I keeps him under control.

Scott I looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Scott I is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Nepgen is defending against the submission attempts here by Scott I.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott I is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nepgen is just riding it out for now. Scott I eventually gives up the hold.

Scott I is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Scott I wants to work for an arm triangle but Nepgen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Scott I is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nepgen is just riding it out for now. Scott I eventually gives up the hold.
Scott I blocks the strikes from Nepgen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nepgen is looking for a sweep. Scott I is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Scott I looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scott I is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nepgen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott I.

Scott I is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nepgen defends it well.
Nepgen trying to hold on to Scott I's head to control him but Scott I postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scott I is looking for a kimura here.

Scott I is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nepgen sees it coming and defends easily.

Scott I is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Scott I is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nepgen sees it coming and defends easily.

Scott I seems to be looking for submissions.

Scott I is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Scott I looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nepgen wants to get back to full guard.
Nepgen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Scott I is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Scott I is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nepgen defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Scott I is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nepgen sees it coming and defends easily.

Nepgen is defending against the submission attempts here by Scott I.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nepgen misses with a double jab.

Nepgen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nepgen lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nepgen thows a big elbow that misses.
Nepgen looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott I pulls Nepgen in to control the position.
Nepgen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nepgen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nepgen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scott I has his hands on Nepgen's head, controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nepgen looking to sit in guard and control but Scott I gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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.
Nepgen tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Scott I is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nepgen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nepgen has escaped and now he's on top!
Nepgen wants to pass the guard but Scott I is keeping the position.
Nepgen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott I is pulling down on Nepgen's head to control his posture.
Nepgen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Scott I. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Scott I working a defensive guard here.
Scott I preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.
Nepgen wants to stand and escape but instead Scott I has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Scott I is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Scott I is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nepgen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nepgen has escaped and now he's on top!
Scott I has his hands on Nepgen's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nepgen trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cor Nepgen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Nepgen misses with a combination

and Scott I counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Scott I drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nepgen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scott I has Nepgen in his guard.
Scott I pulls Nepgen in to control the position.
Nepgen throws a strike but Scott I rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Scott I drops back looking for a leg! Nepgen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nepgen manages to kick Scott I off! Scott I jumps back into Nepgen's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott I pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nepgen is keeping the position for now.

Scott I drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nepgen dives on top into guard.
Scott I keeping full guard, as Nepgen tries to pass.
Nepgen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Scott I managing to control the position.

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 I trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nepgen wants to stand but Scott I is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott I misses with a takedown attempt

and Nepgen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Scott I's guard now.
Nepgen is stalling in the full guard.
Scott I is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nepgen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nepgen trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott I has his hands on Nepgen's head, controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cor Nepgen.
Scott I tries for a takedown but Nepgen circles away easily

and Nepgen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott I is not content to let Nepgen control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scott I can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nepgen is looking to stall here but Scott I recovers full guard.
Nepgen trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cor Nepgen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nepgen 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cor Nepgen!