PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Geoly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Bang - By Barry Scott as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Geoly
vs
Scott

189 cm
30
192 lbs
26 - 10 - 4

160 cm
33
154 lbs
28 - 15 - 2

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Geoly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Scott!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Geoly has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Scott.
Scott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Geoly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Geoly has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
Geoly throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Geoly misses with a hook from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Geoly prevents a body shot from Scott.
Geoly works on Scott's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Scott.
Geoly has Scott pressed against the cage.
Scott lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Scott working aggressively here.
Geoly blocks a body shot from Scott.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Geoly.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Geoly lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Geoly is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Scott is staying active underneath Geoly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scott moves into full guard.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott is trying to keep Geoly in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geoly looking to pass the guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Barry Scott hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Geoly tries to work over Scott's front leg with a kick but Scott checks it.
Geoly is looking to chop away at Scott's legs.
Scott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Geoly to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott tries for a takedown but Geoly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander Geoly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Scott.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott tries to land a front kick but Geoly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott swings for the body but Geoly moves out of range.
Scott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Scott as Geoly shoots in.
Scott pivots, looking for a leg kick but Geoly is out of range and Scott settles back down.
Scott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Geoly.
Geoly throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
Alexander Geoly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geoly tries to land a leg kick but Scott saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scott, right into the meat.
Scott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Geoly on the side of the head.
Scott lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Geoly.
Geoly scores with a sloppy right hand. Scott should have avoided that one.
Scott thumps Geoly with a low kick.
Geoly thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scott connects with an inside leg kick.
Geoly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott is looking to land body kicks.
Jab by Geoly.
Geoly thuds a left hand into Scott's body.
Geoly wants to clinch up but Scott keeps it at a distance.
Scott walks forward, straight into a front kick from Geoly.
Geoly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Geoly persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
Geoly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Geoly throws a predictable looking body shot

and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scott wants to control from the top but Geoly keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barry Scott will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Scott moves away from the strike by Geoly.

Geoly shoots in and gets a takedown into Scott's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott has Geoly pulled in close to control his posture.
Geoly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Geoly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Scott, up you get!
Scott digs a good body shot into Geoly's ribs.
Scott misses with a hook.
Geoly misses the body punch

and Scott counters with a nice double leg into side control. Geoly won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geoly takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Geoly is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scott off and has taken his back!
Geoly gets his hands free as Scott looks to control.
Scott controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Scott trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geoly throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Geoly landing with strikes.
Geoly controls the position.
Scott covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Scott is trying to break free.
Geoly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott prevents Geoly from getting a body triangle.
Can Scott hold on?! Geoly is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barry Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Geoly is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Geoly throws some wild stikes that Scott manages to avoid easily.
Scott is desperately trying to improve his position but Geoly has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Geoly's attempts to control the action.
Geoly lands a couple of good shots and Scott has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Geoly is not going to allow Scott to sit and survive in this position.
Scott is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Geoly is staying active.
I really don't envy Scott right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Geoly throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geoly controlling well, preventing Scott from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Geoly will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Scott throws a low kick but Geoly avoids it.
Geoly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Nice shot by Scott.
Geoly thows a leg kick but Scott checks it

and Scott counters with a single leg into guard. Geoly didn't expect that.
Geoly has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage.
Scott trying to control but Geoly is working from the bottom.
Scott looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott wants to control from the top but Geoly keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Barry Scott was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Geoly stuffs the takedown.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Geoly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scott thumps Geoly with a low kick.
Scott keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scott wants to slow Geoly down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scott darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scott misses the jab.
Scott lands a leg kick that knocks Geoly off balance momentarily.
Scott blocks a jab.
Geoly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott looks for a takedown but Geoly sprawls well.
Geoly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Geoly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Geoly throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Geoly.
Geoly moves out of range as Scott throws a body kick.
Geoly tries for a takedown but Scott circles away easily

and Scott counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Geoly's guard now.
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!
Scott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Geoly has wrist control.
Scott postures up in Geoly's guard and throws a big left but Geoly blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geoly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Geoly is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Geoly is looking to stand up but Scott isn't so interested in that idea.

Geoly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geoly pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexander Geoly just wasn't active enough.
Scott lands a right hook to the body.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Geoly checks a leg kick.
Geoly lands a nice shot that snaps Scott's head back.
Geoly tried to score with a low kick but Scott checks it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Scott. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Geoly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott lands with a thumping leg kick.
Geoly motions for Scott to come forward. Geoly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Geoly circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Geoly lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott lands with an uppercut that bounces Geoly off the cage and back into range.
Scott takes a swing at Geoly's ribcage but misses.
Geoly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scott connects with an inside leg kick.
Geoly throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Geoly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scott throws a leg kick which misses Geoly's front leg but catches the back leg as Geoly tries to avoid it.
Scott lands with a shot to the body.
Scott throws a leg kick but Geoly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scott thows a body shot but no joy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Scott.
Geoly misses with a kick to the body

and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoly is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Scott looking to finish Geoly with some ground and pound. This is bad for Geoly!
Poor strikes thrown by Scott there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Scott with good strikes from the mount here!
Scott punishing his opponent with strikes.
Scott throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Scott with a couple of short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poor strikes thrown by Scott there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Scott throws a strike there. Geoly manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Scott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Geoly is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Geoly is looking to improve his position.
Scott is taking a breather. Geoly says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geoly holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Alexander Geoly has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Scott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Geoly's hands.
Geoly throws a nice head kick!
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Geoly throws a poor cross that misses

and Scott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Scott misses with a head shot. Geoly uses the momentum to regain guard.
Geoly keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geoly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Scott dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by Geoly which made him look bad.
Geoly throws a hook but Scott blocks it.
Geoly slips under a jab.
Geoly looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Geoly.
Geoly throws a wild body kick that Scott sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Geoly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott throws a leg kick that misses.
Geoly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scott blocks a head kick by Geoly.
Geoly moves out of range as Scott strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott slips a straight right by Geoly.
Barry Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Geoly misses

and Scott counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scott trying to control but Geoly is working from the bottom.
Geoly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott chips away with some ground and pound.
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Geoly trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Alexander Geoly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Alexander Geoly has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Good exchange - Scott coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geoly throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
Scott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Geoly feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.
Scott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Geoly takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Geoly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Geoly is out of range.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Geoly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Geoly.
Geoly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Geoly scores with a hook.
Geoly throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Geoly misses.
Scott lands a jab.
Geoly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scott. That did some damage!
Scott fakes the leg kick and cracks Geoly in the body.
A jab from Scott finds it's way through Geoly's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to land body kicks.
Scott dips to his left and cracks Geoly with an uppercut!
Scott slips a jab from Geoly.
A clash of legs there as Scott blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Geoly misses

and Scott counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geoly keeps working.
Geoly is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott trying to control the action but Geoly is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, Barry Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.