PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Theo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linc Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Theo
vs
Scofield

173 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ariel Theo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Linc Scofield!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Scofield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Theo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Scofield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Theo sprawls well initially but Scofield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Theo trying to control but Scofield postures up.
Theo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Scofield throwing shots but Theo is blocking nicely.
Theo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scofield is pressing down on Theo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Theo is holding on for now.
Scofield working Theo over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theo is trying to get back to full guard.
Scofield stops Theo from getting back to his feet.
Scofield is looking to take a break and control but Theo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scofield is looking to advance position but Theo won't allow it.
Scofield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scofield wants to stand but Theo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theo is looking to control Scofield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Theo avoid being mounted?
Scofield trying to mount his opponent but Theo defends it.
Scofield throwing shots but Theo is blocking nicely.
Theo is trying to escape back to his feet but Scofield uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Theo tries to bench press Scofield off him but Scofield keeps the position.
Scofield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theo keeps working.

Scofield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scofield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scofield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theo keeps working.
Theo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Scofield is trying to get an arm triangle but Theo is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scofield controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Theo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theo tries to improve position but can't.
Scofield trying to control the action but Theo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Theo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Theo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Scofield counters by clinching up.
Scofield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Theo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scofield to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Theo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scofield smiles and moves away.
Scofield dives in and grabs Theo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Theo pushes down on Scofield's head and hops out.

Theo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scofield, pushing him back against the cage.

Scofield manages to break the clinch.
Theo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scofield circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scofield shoots in looking for a takedown but Theo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scofield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Theo blocks a leg kick.
Scofield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Theo misses with a wild body shot.

Theo darts in and clinches Scofield up against the cage.
Theo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scofield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scofield misses with a knee strike.

Scofield pulls guard.
Theo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Scofield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scofield wants to get back to his feet but Theo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Theo wants to pass the guard but Scofield is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scofield holds on and takes a little breather.
Scofield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Theo with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theo is looking to pass into half guard but Scofield pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Scofield is in guard.

Theo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scofield defends it easily.
Scofield pushing down on Theo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Theo is staying active underneath Scofield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scofield wants to stand up but Theo is controlling the position.
Scofield is looking to take a break and control but Theo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scofield trying to mount his opponent but Theo defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scofield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scofield tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scofield not doing much here.
Scofield is looking to advance position but Theo won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linc Scofield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Scofield looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scofield wants to free his trapped foot but Theo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Scofield tries to stand and escape but Theo is controlling the position.
Theo is staying active underneath Scofield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Linc Scofield hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Theo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scofield avoids it really well and circles away.
Ariel Theo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Theo instigates a clinch.

Scofield pulls Theo into guard.

Theo stands up from Scofield's guard - Theo perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Theo is defended easily by Scofield.
Theo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scofield counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Scofield darts in and clinches Theo up against the cage.

Scofield ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scofield no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Scofield looking for subs off his back but Theo has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scofield is looking to improve his position.
Scofield is looking to control Theo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scofield avoid being mounted?

Theo is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scofield looking for submissions off his back.
Scofield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Theo wants to control from the top but Scofield keeps moving.

Scofield looking for a guillotine here but Theo defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scofield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Theo stands and steps away. Scofield gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Scofield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Theo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Scofield moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theo is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Theo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Scofield drags the fight down to the ground.
Ariel Theo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Linc Scofield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Theo throws an elbow that misses. Scofield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Theo's guard. Nice move by Scofield!

And that's the end of the fight!
Linc Scofield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scofield 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linc Scofield!