PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Billy Booker enters the cage!

Scott
vs
Booker

157 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antoine Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Booker!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booker cracks Scott with an open hand slap.

It looks like Antoine Scott has been cut.
Booker tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it.
Booker wants to clinch.
Booker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Scott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Booker.
Scott digs a good hook to Booker's body.
Booker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Booker moves to clinch but Scott breaks away

and Scott counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Booker!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott in side control, throwing shots but Booker defends.

Scott goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Booker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Scott but great work by Booker.

Booker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Booker misses with a takedown attempt
and Scott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Booker fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Booker swivels and escapes.
Booker fails to land the takedown.
Antoine Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Booker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Scott was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Booker.
Scott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Booker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scott sprawls well. Scott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Booker gets slowly back to his feet.
Booker wants to clinch
and Scott counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker avoids a kick to the body.
Booker shoots in looking for a takedown. Scott tries to sprawl out of it but Booker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Booker. No joy for Scott on that attempt.
Scott stuffs the takedown.
Booker shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense.
Booker tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Booker fails with the takedown.
Scott feinted with a counter takedown.
Booker looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Booker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Booker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Booker fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker moves to clinch but Scott breaks away
and Scott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoine Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoine Scott's cut.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Booker darts in trying to clinch
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.
Booker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scott appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Booker throws a low kick, looking for Scott's leg but Scott calmly moves out of range.
Antoine Scott is winning the standup battle so far.

Booker closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.
Booker tries to pull guard but Scott won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott wants to break free but Booker has control.
Booker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker looking for a takedown.
Antoine Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Booker.
Come on Booker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Booker prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.
Scott tries to circle away but Booker has him pinned against the cage.
Scott stops a takedown attempt from Booker.
Booker wants to take the fight to the mat but Scott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Booker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Booker can't break the clinch.
Booker leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Booker can't break the clinch.
Scott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Scott working hard to break the clinch.

Booker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Booker clinches with his opponent.
Scott tries to pull guard but Booker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Scott could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Booker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scott stalling in the clinch but Booker improves position.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Booker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Booker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Booker trying to land knees to the body.
Booker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scott to keep the fight standing.
Booker has Scott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Booker tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Booker is breathing heavily.
Scott effectively controlling the action here.
Booker tries to score a body lock takedown but Scott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Booker fails to pull guard.
Scott effectively controlling the action here.
Scott gets underhooks to prevent Booker's takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Booker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Scott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Booker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antoine Scott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Booker or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott, which made it look bad.
Scott attempts a counter takedown but Booker avoids it well and moves away.
Booker looks for a takedown but Scott sprawls well.
Booker has his takedown stuffed
and Scott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Antoine Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Booker.
A head kick from Scott lands but Booker takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Scott counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Booker is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott stands up and beckons Booker to his feet.
Booker shoots in but Scott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scott attempts a counter takedown but Booker avoids it well and moves away.

Scott is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Booker's half guard.

Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Booker is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold.

Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Booker defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booker is pressing down on Scott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.

Booker working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
Booker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to improve his position but instead Booker has moved into half guard.
Scott trying to hold on to Booker's head to control him but Booker postures up.
Scott works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scott trying to control the position.
Booker preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott is pulling down on Booker's head to control his posture.
Booker won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Booker is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Booker or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Booker misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Scott!