PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Byron Bledsoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bledsoe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 'Fat Children' by Jarvis Cocker. Scott is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Send the Pain Below. Jason Scott told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bledsoe
vs
Scott

178 cm
22
139 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

Dragon
Red Hand Clothing

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Byron Bledsoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Scott!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Scott clinches up against the cage.
Scott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bledsoe is defending well.

Scott manages to pull guard.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Bledsoe is proving a slippery customer.
Bledsoe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bledsoe'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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Byron Bledsoe just wasn't active enough.

Scott closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bledsoe is trying to stall.

Bledsoe lands a takedown into guard.
Bledsoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Bledsoe from controlling successfully.
Bledsoe wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Bledsoe wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position.
Scott seems keen to control Bledsoe's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Scott moves into the clinch.

Scott gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bledsoe to regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bledsoe controlling the position.
Scott wants to control from the top but Bledsoe keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bledsoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bledsoe keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bledsoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Scott clinches with his opponent.
Scott tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bledsoe tries to circle away but Scott has him pinned against the cage.
Bledsoe misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scott has clasped his hands together around Bledsoe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bledsoe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bledsoe wants to get back to full guard.
Bledsoe trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Bledsoe tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bledsoe is breathing heavily.
Scott is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bledsoe reverses the position - he's now on top in Scott's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bledsoe stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Scott will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Scott rushes Bledsoe and presses him up against the cage.
Bledsoe tries to break the clinch but Scott is controlling the position.
Scott jumps guard but Bledsoe stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Scott has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bledsoe regains guard immediately.
Bledsoe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scott wants to control from the top but Bledsoe keeps moving.
Bledsoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Scott drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bledsoe dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott trying to control the position here.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Scott.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scott!
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to clinch but Bledsoe is avoiding it.
Bledsoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Scott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bledsoe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bledsoe keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bledsoe trying to control the position here.
Bledsoe trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bledsoe's head.
Scott is working Bledsoe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Scott postures up in Bledsoe's guard and throws a big left but Bledsoe blocks it.
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
Bledsoe pulls Scott in close to his closed guard and prevents Scott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Bledsoe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to control from the top but Bledsoe keeps moving.
Scott is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Jason Scott has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Scott tries to clinch up but Bledsoe circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Scott 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bledsoe tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it.

Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
Scott is looking for a takedown.

Scott has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bledsoe clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bledsoe takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Scott throwing sloppy strikes.
Bledsoe covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Scott is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bledsoe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Scott is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is not going to allow Bledsoe to sit and survive in this position.
Scott throws strikes from the back but Bledsoe rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Bledsoe.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bledsoe working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott is looking to stand up but Bledsoe won't let him.
Byron Bledsoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bledsoe working a defensive guard here.
Bledsoe pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Scott is stalling in the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bledsoe tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
Scott jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bledsoe tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.

Scott moves into the clinch.
Jason Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scott tries to score a body lock takedown but Bledsoe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Scott jumps guard.
Scott is pulling down on Bledsoe's head. It's preventing any offense from Bledsoe, at least for the moment.
Bledsoe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scott's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bledsoe drops back looking for a leg! Scott is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scott manages to kick Bledsoe off! Bledsoe jumps back into Scott's guard.
Bledsoe is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott is trying to control the position but Bledsoe postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Scott!
A relieved looking Jason Scott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.