PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artyom Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Artur
vs
Scott

183 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artyom Artur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hunter Scott!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scott tries to avoid it but Artur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scott to the ground. Scott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scott scores with the left hand. Artur knows he should have avoided that one.

Artur fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scott sprawls well initially but Artur persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Artur.
Artur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Artur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Artur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Artur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scott defending well though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artur throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely.
Artur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Artur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Artur is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Artur lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur lands with a punch from half guard.
Artur lands with a punch from half guard.
Scott has hold of Artur's hands but Artur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Artur prevents Scott from standing back up.
Artur working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Artur throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely.
Artur is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Artur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Artur is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artur winds up and cracks Scott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Artur working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Artur working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Artur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artur working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Artur lands strikes from half guard.
Artur prevents Scott from improving his position.
Scott looks gassed!
Artur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Artur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Artur drops an elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Artur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Artur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Artur working the head and body with strikes.
Artur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Artur is nestled in close to Scott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Artur slips a nice elbow through Scott's hands, connecting with Scott's forehead.
Artur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Artur working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Artur working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Artur seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Artur is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Artur drops an elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Artur has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Artur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Artur seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Artur there.
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!
Artur is nestled in close to Scott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Artur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Artur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Artur working the head and body with strikes.
Artur lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artur is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Artur lands with a punch from half guard.
Artur is nestled in close to Scott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scott taking some punishment here, with Artur in his half guard.
Artur working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Artur working the head and body with strikes.
Artur lands with a punch from half guard.
Artur lands strikes from half guard.
Artur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Artur working Scott over with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Artur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Artur has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Artur shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scott is trying to defend but Artur finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scott trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Artur connects with a nice short shot to Scott's temple.
Artur lands with a punch from half guard.
Artur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Artur working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Scott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Artur scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Artur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Artur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Artur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Artur is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Artur is nestled in close to Scott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Artur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Artyom Artur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Artur connects with a nice short shot to Scott's temple.
Artur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Artur lands a nice short elbow.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Artur seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artur scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Artur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Artur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Artur lands a nice short elbow.
Artur lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Artur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Artur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Artur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Artur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Artur drops an elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Artur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Artur working the head and body with strikes.
Artur is nestled in close to Scott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Artur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Artur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Artur lands strikes from half guard.
Artur is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Scott is rocked!
Nice strikes from Artur there.
Scott is still in real trouble! Can Artur finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Scott seems to have recovered his senses.
Artur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Artur seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Artur.
Artur scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Artur working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Artur lands a nice short elbow.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Artur.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artur drops an elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Artur slips a nice elbow through Scott's hands, connecting with Scott's forehead.
Artur lands strikes from half guard.
Artur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Artur is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Artur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Artur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Artur drops an elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Scott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Artur working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Artur scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Artur working Scott over with strikes.
Scott taking some punishment here, with Artur in his half guard.
Artur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artyom Artur dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Scott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scott wants it to stay on the feet.

Artur shoots in and bounces Scott off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Artur lands a couple of digs.
Artur makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Artur distracts Scott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Artur lands a couple of elbows.
Artur distracts Scott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Artur throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artur is in close to Scott's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Artur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Artur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Artur lands a couple of digs.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Artur stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Artur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Artur chips away with some ground and pound.
Artur scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Artur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Artur lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Artur gets to his feet and stands over Scott, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Scott felt that one! Artur unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Scott from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artyom Artur!