PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Shy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antoine Scott has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Scott
vs
Shy

157 cm
24
140 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

175 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Shy!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shy tries to score with a low kick but Scott moves his leg out of the way.
Scott feinted with a counter takedown.
Shy misses with a takedown attempt

and Scott moves into the clinch.
Shy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scott prevents it.
Antoine Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Shy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott stalling in the clinch.
Scott pressing his opponent against the cage.
Scott is trying to drag Shy to the mat but Shy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scott just leaning against Shy, taking a breather.
Scott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shy walks away with a smile on his face. Scott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shy tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
George Shy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shy misses with a looping left.
Shy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shy tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scott appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Shy dives in and scores a takedown into Scott's guard.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Scott has control of Shy's left arm, preventing Shy from doing any damage.
Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shy manages to get himself to full guard.

Scott postures up in Shy's guard and throws a big left but Shy blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to stand but Shy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shy 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.

Shy has his feet on Scott's thighs here. He's pushed Scott off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Scott screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Shy!