PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between La Tigre Munanaposa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munanaposa comes to the cage accompanied by I'm an Adult Now. Scott has chosen White Rabbit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jason Scott acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Tigre Munanaposa
vs
Scott

171 cm
23
135 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

180 cm
23
144 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, La Tigre Munanaposa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Scott!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Munanaposa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Munanaposa lands in his opponent's guard.
Munanaposa is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Munanaposa is proving a slippery customer.
Munanaposa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Munanaposa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munanaposa has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.

Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munanaposa is aware though and is defending well.
Munanaposa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.

Munanaposa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Munanaposa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Munanaposa trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.

Scott working for a triangle but Munanaposa defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munanaposa looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munanaposa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munanaposa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Munanaposa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Scott looking for a guillotine here but Munanaposa defends easily.
Munanaposa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Munanaposa trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Munanaposa stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa tries to stand but Scott is controlling from the bottom.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Munanaposa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.

Munanaposa tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Munanaposa tries to move to mount but Scott blocks the move with his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Munanaposa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scott has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Munanaposa but great work by Scott.
Scott tries to move to mount but Munanaposa blocks the move with his legs.

Scott tries for a kimura but Munanaposa is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munanaposa is looking to reverse the position.
Munanaposa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Munanaposa is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munanaposa is trying to stand.
Scott wants to control but Munanaposa is keeping him busy.
Munanaposa wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Scott is pressing down on Munanaposa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Munanaposa is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scott is looking for a kimura here.
Munanaposa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Munanaposa tries to get out of the position.
Munanaposa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Munanaposa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Scott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munanaposa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Scott!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott is trying to reverse the position but instead Munanaposa has taken his back - oops!

Munanaposa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Scott defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that La Tigre Munanaposa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Scott dives in and scores a takedown into Munanaposa's guard.
Munanaposa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Munanaposa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Munanaposa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Scott is desperately trying to improve his position but Munanaposa has a good base and remains in mount.
Munanaposa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
Scott regains half guard.
Munanaposa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Munanaposa is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Scott wants to control but Munanaposa is keeping busy.
Munanaposa prevents Scott from improving his position.
Munanaposa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Munanaposa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Munanaposa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Munanaposa is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.

Munanaposa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scott defends it well.
Munanaposa is taking a breather. Scott 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Munanaposa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Munanaposa's back!
Munanaposa trying to control the hands but Scott won't let him.
Scott controlling well, preventing Munanaposa from escaping the position.
La Tigre Munanaposa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Scott looking for the choke but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Scott gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Scott gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Scott apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Munanaposa or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott which made him look bad.
Scott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Scott counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Scott stands and throws Munanaposa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munanaposa taking a bit of punishment here - Scott scoring with strikes.
Munanaposa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Scott working away.
Scott controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Scott wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Munanaposa, who protects the arm well.
Munanaposa throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Munanaposa is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa gets back to half guard.
Munanaposa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Munanaposa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Munanaposa is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold.
Munanaposa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Munanaposa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Munanaposa is trying to control but Scott manages to pass to mount!
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Munanaposa tries to sprawl but Scott drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Munanaposa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.

Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Munanaposa is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold.
Munanaposa is staying active underneath Scott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munanaposa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Scott scores with a couple of nice shots.
Munanaposa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munanaposa is staying active underneath Scott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Scott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Munanaposa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott.
Munanaposa wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scott prevents Munanaposa from improving his position.
Munanaposa is not content to let Scott control the position.
Munanaposa missing with punches from the bottom.

Scott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Munanaposa sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Scott misses with a head shot. Munanaposa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Munanaposa wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munanaposa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Munanaposa looking to control.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Munanaposa is keeping the position.
Munanaposa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Munanaposa 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 Munanaposa.
Munanaposa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Scott's best efforts.
Munanaposa trying to control from the bottom.
Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Munanaposa's head.
Munanaposa has hold of Scott's hands but Scott slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Scott wants to control but Munanaposa is keeping him busy.
Munanaposa trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.

Scott seems to be looking for submissions.

Scott wants to work for an arm triangle but Munanaposa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scott wants to work for an arm triangle but Munanaposa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Munanaposa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Munanaposa is trying to get back to full guard.
Munanaposa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munanaposa.
Scott postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munanaposa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munanaposa is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
Munanaposa keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Scott!
A victorious Jason Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.