PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott's entrance music is Bang - By Barry Scott. A fine choice. von Altenburg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Richard Wagner's Die Walküre kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Scott
vs
Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg

160 cm
32
143 lbs
26 - 11 - 1

175 cm
34
156 lbs
34 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!)
Reaper Combatwear

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Altenburg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from von Altenburg. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
von Altenburg clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by von Altenburg.
von Altenburg scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot lands for von Altenburg.
Good standup being displayed there by von Altenburg as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
von Altenburg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scott as he avoids it easily.
von Altenburg checks a leg kick.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
von Altenburg thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by von Altenburg.
Scott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scott throws a half hearted mid kick.
von Altenburg lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Altenburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from von Altenburg.
Scott throws out a leg kick but von Altenburg moves out of range and Scott only half commits.
von Altenburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
von Altenburg scores with a jab.
Scott scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left lands for von Altenburg.
von Altenburg throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
von Altenburg doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scott wants to control from the top but von Altenburg keeps moving.
Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because von Altenburg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. von Altenburg is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott postures up in von Altenburg's guard and throws a big left but von Altenburg blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

von Altenburg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

von Altenburg has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.

von Altenburg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Scott is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for von Altenburg.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but von Altenburg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg is looking to reverse the position.
Scott wants to control but von Altenburg is keeping him busy.
von Altenburg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scott's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Scott not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks von Altenburg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Scott tries to pass to full mount but von Altenburg defends it.
von Altenburg tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. von Altenburg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Scott trying to control but von Altenburg is working from the bottom.

von Altenburg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
von Altenburg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
von Altenburg takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
von Altenburg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
An inside leg kick lands from Scott.
von Altenburg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. von Altenburg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
von Altenburg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scott wants to clinch up but von Altenburg keeps it at a distance.
von Altenburg connects with a body shot that sends Scott's belly button to the back.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as von Altenburg throws out the jab.
von Altenburg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Scott counters with a nice double leg into side control. von Altenburg won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott working away.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but von Altenburg keeps working.
Scott looking to control but instead von Altenburg has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Altenburg wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Altenburg trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. von Altenburg defending well though.
von Altenburg is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott working von Altenburg over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott moves into full mount! von Altenburg won't be happy about that!
Scott wants to control the pace but von Altenburg is squirming around nicely.
Scott lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Scott lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
von Altenburg working to try and regain half guard.
Scott with shots to the head and body - von Altenburg looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott scoring with strikes but von Altenburg is staying in there.
von Altenburg is working to get back to half guard.
Scott pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Scott lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Scott cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
von Altenburg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barry Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scott lands with some vicious ground and pound - can von Altenburg hang on?

von Altenburg is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott landing strikes from the mount.
von Altenburg is still in real trouble! Can Scott finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scott with the ground and pound from mount.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as von Altenburg is looking to escape.
von Altenburg seems to have recovered his senses.
Scott lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott lands with some vicious ground and pound - can von Altenburg hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Scott dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

von Altenburg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scott scores with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from von Altenburg, right into the meat.
Scott moves away from the strike by von Altenburg.
von Altenburg misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Scott counters with a shoot takedown. von Altenburg fights it but they end up in guard.
Scott wants to control from the top but von Altenburg keeps moving.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but von Altenburg is retaining full guard.
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!

von Altenburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

von Altenburg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott trying to control but von Altenburg is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Barry Scott wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
von Altenburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
von Altenburg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
von Altenburg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
von Altenburg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
von Altenburg throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
von Altenburg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crunch! Scott slams his shin into von Altenburg's torso.
von Altenburg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
von Altenburg misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of Scott 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg misses with a low kick.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
von Altenburg lands with an overhand left.
Scott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
von Altenburg tries to move into range but Scott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
von Altenburg throws a leg kick but Scott moved away.
Scott misses with a telegraphed body shot
and von Altenburg counters with a right hand to the body.
Scott misses with a straight right.
von Altenburg takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
von Altenburg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Altenburg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
von Altenburg cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott misses with a low kick as von Altenburg jumps back.
von Altenburg misses with a body shot

and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
von Altenburg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
von Altenburg wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands strikes from half guard.
Scott prevents von Altenburg from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott trying to control from half guard but von Altenburg is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scott 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Scott!
A very excited looking Barry Scott made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.