PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Scotty Doesn't Know. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Raiders March. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Henry Jones enters the cage!

Scott
vs
Jones

188 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
181 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Jones.
A jab lands there for Jones.

Scott clinches with his opponent.
Scott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.

Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Scott manages to get to full guard.
Jones has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at GnP Factory Elite Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Scott looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones prevents Scott from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Scott biding his time, looking for the opening.

Jones is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Scott gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Scott is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Scott is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Scott manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott looking to hold on to the position here but Jones rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Scott is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Scott has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scott wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scott not doing much here.
We've been hearing that Scott has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones tries to kick Scott off but Scott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Scott is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.

Scott is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control the action here but instead Scott manages to pass to full mount!
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Scott seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jones is holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Scott dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Scott counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Scott.

Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Jones is going to stand back up.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Scott looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
Scott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Scott is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Esteban Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Scott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to hold on to the position here but Jones rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scott slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Scott away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Scott gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Scott trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Scott advances to full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Scott smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones is controlling an arm, preventing Scott from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Scott dominated that second round.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Scott on that attempt.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Scott backs away looking to recover.
Scott misses with a head kick.

Jones forces Scott back against the cage and clinches.

Scott jumps guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.

Scott working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Scott has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Scott works his way to his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to hold on to the position here but Jones rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Scott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Scott works his way into side control.
The referee asks Scott politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Scott prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Scott from improving position.
Scott advances to full mount.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Scott is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Esteban Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

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