PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between iLike Turtles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Turtles
vs
Scott

170 cm
21
173 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

182 cm
23
177 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, iLike Turtles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Scott!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtles misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Scott with that takedown attempt.
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Turtles sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turtles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turtles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scott throws a hook but Turtles blocks it.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Turtles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
iLike Turtles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Scott.
Scott fails with the takedown.
Turtles throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Turtles.
Nice takedown defense from Turtles. No joy for Scott on that attempt.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Turtles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turtles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott shoots in but Turtles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scott looks gassed!
Turtles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turtles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Turtles clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Turtles.
Turtles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turtles lands a nice shot to the body.
Turtles pushes Scott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turtles scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Turtles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turtles cracks Scott with a nice body shot.
Turtles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Turtles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turtles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scott blocks it with crossed arms.
Turtles stalling in the clinch.
Turtles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turtles.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turtles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turtles.
Turtles stalling the fight.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Turtles.
Turtles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Turtles.
Nice body punch from Turtles - that landed with a thud.
Turtles slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Turtles.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turtles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turtles scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtles lands a body shot.
A short right from Turtles.
Turtles content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Turtles lands a body punch.
Turtles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turtles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Turtles.
Turtles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turtles.
Turtles is working Scott over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Turtles as the two fighters clinch.
Turtles lands a knee to the head.
Turtles lands a right hand.
Turtles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scott or not.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Turtles.
Turtles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Turtles prevents it.
Turtles is leaning against Scott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turtles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Turtles lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turtles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turtles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turtles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Turtles lands a shoulder strike.
Turtles digs a right hand into Scott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scott's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Turtles.
Turtles prevents the takedown attempt.
Turtles works on Scott's body with a couple of short punches.
Turtles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Turtles is working Scott over against the cage.
Turtles misses with the head strike.
A short right from Turtles.
Turtles lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turtles.
Scott tries to score a body lock takedown but Turtles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turtles digs a right hand into Scott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scott's gas tank.
Turtles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scott.
Turtles scores with a hook to the body.
Turtles tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Turtles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turtles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scott or not.
Turtles misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Turtles.

Scott wants the takedown. Turtles is fighting it off but Scott persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Turtles's guard against the cage.
Turtles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turtles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turtles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Turtles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turtles trying to strike off his back.
Turtles looking for a sweep. Not yet Turtles, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Turtles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

iLike Turtles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott shoots in and drives through. Turtles sprawls well.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turtles pinned against the cage. Turtles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turtles.
Turtles throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Turtles misses the shot to the body.
Scott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turtles tries to avoid it but Scott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turtles to the ground. Turtles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
iLike Turtles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Scott.
Turtles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scott backs up against the cage.

It looks like Jack Scott has been cut.
Turtles works Scott's body with a nice hook.
Jack Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turtles thows a body shot but no joy.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turtles as he jumps to the side.
Turtles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott checks a low kick from Turtles.
Turtles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Scott decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turtles circles away.
Turtles thows a body shot but no joy.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Turtles tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turtles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turtles misses with a body shot.
Scott has a takedown stuffed.
Jack Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turtles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scott has time to react.

Scott closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turtles to the mat! Turtles manages to get full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control but Turtles is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turtles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turtles is trying to keep Scott in close.

Scott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turtles throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Scott trying to control but Turtles is working from the bottom.
Turtles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turtles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Turtles lands a couple of digs.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily.

Scott uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Turtles lands with a hook. Scott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turtles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turtles takes one to the side of the head.
Turtles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott scores with a head kick.
Turtles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turtles.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turtles pinned against the cage. Turtles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turtles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
Turtles with a jab.
Turtles misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Turtles misses with a shot to the body
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.
Turtles tries to close the distance and clinch but Scott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turtles swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Scott's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Scott throws a series of punches but Turtles moves out of range.

Scott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scott advances to full mount.
Turtles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turtles is trying to stand.

Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Turtles defends the submission attempt.
Turtles is refusing to be controlled, as Scott sits in half guard.
Scott slips a nice elbow through Turtles's hands, connecting with Turtles's forehead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turtles misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Scott thows a huge punch but Turtles dodges it nicely.
Turtles wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turtles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
iLike Turtles is winning the standup battle so far.

Scott feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Turtles 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.
Scott works over Turtles with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott looking to sit in guard and control but Turtles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Turtles with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turtles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turtles wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Turtles scoring with punches to the head and body.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turtles tries to avoid it but Scott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turtles to the ground. Turtles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scott checks the leg kick.
Turtles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Turtles misses with a kick to the body.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Turtles moves out of range easily.
Turtles is looking to wear down Scott with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turtles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turtles just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Scott.
Scott scores with a three punch combo!
Scott plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Turtles looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Turtles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scott shoots in but Turtles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
iLike Turtles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Scott.
Turtles misses with a straight right.
Turtles takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Scott thuds a left hand into Turtles's body.
Turtles throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Scott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turtles pinned against the cage. Turtles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtles misses with a body punch

and Scott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turtles's guard.
Scott trying to control but Turtles is working from the bottom.
Turtles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Turtles trying to control from Scott's half guard. Scott has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Scott doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Scott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turtles wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Scott really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A clash of legs there as Scott blocks the low kick.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turtles cracks Scott with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Scott looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Turtles finish him?

Scott is rocked!
Turtles throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Turtles finish him?
Turtles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott seems to have recovered his senses.
Horrible takedown by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by Turtles which made him look bad.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Turtles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
iLike Turtles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Scott.
Turtles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Turtles is looking to clinch but Scott is avoiding it.
Scott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Turtles forces Scott back against the cage and clinches.
Turtles pushes Scott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtles lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turtles.
Scott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turtles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Turtles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turtles lands a nice shot to the body.
Turtles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scott's defenses.
A hook to the body from Turtles.
Scott goes for a takedown attempt but Turtles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
iLike Turtles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turtles cracks Scott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That has opened up Jack Scott's cut even more.
Turtles is looking to land body kicks.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Turtles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scott in his tracks.
Scott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turtles sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turtles misses with a shot to the body

and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turtles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turtles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott won't allow Turtles to sweep him here.

Scott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turtles throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Scott gets to his feet - Turtles follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtles misses with a combination
and Scott counters with a series of strikes. Turtles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turtles lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scott lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turtles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turtles. That's going to slow Scott down.

Scott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turtles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Scott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turtles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Turtles.
Scott trying to control but Turtles is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Scott trying to control but Turtles postures up.
Turtles is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.

Scott is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Turtles pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turtles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Scott is staying active underneath Turtles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scott has a hand on Turtles's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Turtles takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

iLike Turtles had his way with Jack Scott in that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Scott's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Turtles looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Turtles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turtles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
Turtles 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 Turtles keeps moving.
Scott looking to sit in guard and control but Turtles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Turtles from controlling successfully.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Turtles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turtles trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turtles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turtles trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Turtles tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Scott shoots in and drives through. Turtles sprawls well.
Scott shoots in but no luck this time.
iLike Turtles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Scott.
Turtles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turtles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scott avoids the body shot from Turtles.
Jab by Scott.
Scott moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Turtles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Turtles misses.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turtles pinned against the cage. Turtles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turtles lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Turtles misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by Turtles which made him look bad.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turtles misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Scott counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Scott.
Turtles is trying to keep Scott in close.
Scott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Turtles trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turtles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turtles trying to strike off his back.
Turtles controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Turtles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scott shoots in but no luck this time.

Turtles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scott, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Turtles.
Scott tries to pull guard but Turtles won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turtles lands a nice uppercut.

Scott decides to pull guard.
Turtles looking to pass the guard.

Scott is looking for a triangle but Turtles pushes his legs off easily.
Turtles is pushing down on Scott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scott is fighting to maintain full guard but Turtles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scott is staying active underneath Turtles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scott is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Scott throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Scott has hold of Turtles's hands but Turtles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Turtles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scott trying to control but Turtles postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:48
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Scott!
Jack Scott is the new welterweight champion!