PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ranky Scorpion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scorpion comes to the cage accompanied by Sympathy For The Devil. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Scorpion
vs
Stoppers

213 cm
29
300 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

187 cm
38
292 lbs
41 - 17 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ranky Scorpion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willy Stoppers!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorpion with a hook.
Scorpion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stoppers tries a low kick but Scorpion avoids it.

Stoppers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stoppers controlling Scorpion's posture.
Scorpion is working Stoppers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Scorpion tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoppers is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoppers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorpion throws an elbow that misses. Stoppers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Scorpion's guard. Nice move by Stoppers!

Scorpion is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion trying to keep a closed guard but Stoppers is proving a slippery customer.
Stoppers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scorpion is proving hard to escape from.
Stoppers won't allow Scorpion to sweep him here.
Scorpion is looking to sweep but instead, Stoppers has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stoppers wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Scorpion uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Scorpion is pulling down on Stoppers's head to control his posture.
Scorpion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stoppers tries to stand but Scorpion is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoppers.
Stoppers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ranky Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Scorpion as he connects with a hook.
Stoppers looks to land a right hand but Scorpion moved out of range.
Scorpion scores with a jab.
Scorpion lands with a shot to the body.
Stoppers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoppers moves out of range of the strikes.
Scorpion misses with a hook. Stoppers ducked under it nicely.
Stoppers tries a quick counter leg kick but Scorpion is wise to it.
Scorpion throws a looping overhand right but Stoppers ducks down to avoid it.
Scorpion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stoppers swivels and escapes.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoppers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoppers.
Scorpion checks the leg kick nicely there.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Stoppers enables Scorpion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stoppers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stoppers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scorpion is working Stoppers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stoppers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scorpion landing with the ground and pound.
Scorpion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scorpion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scorpion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoppers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scorpion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scorpion punishes Stoppers's body with a nice straight punch.

Scorpion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stoppers parries the strikes from Scorpion easily there. Scorpion is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stoppers to escape.
Stoppers regains half guard, as Scorpion was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scorpion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion is keen to just control but Stoppers is a slippery customer.
Stoppers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoppers can do to turn this around?
Scorpion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoppers defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoppers is trying to maintain the position but Scorpion is very close to passing his half guard.
Scorpion 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.
Scorpion slips a nice elbow through Stoppers's hands, connecting with Stoppers's forehead.
Stoppers manages to get to full guard.
Scorpion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scorpion throwing strikes from guard but Stoppers blocks nicely.
Stoppers keeping full guard, as Scorpion tries to pass.
Stoppers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stoppers trying to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.

Stoppers gets caught napping as Scorpion dives in and scores a takedown. Stoppers manages to retain guard.
Scorpion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scorpion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scorpion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scorpion throwing strikes but missing.
Scorpion throws a strike but Stoppers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion working a defensive guard here.

Stoppers gets to his feet. Scorpion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Scorpion misses with a body shot
and Stoppers counters with a stiff right hand.
Scorpion missing with a left hand there. Stoppers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scorpion swings for the body but Stoppers moves out of range.
Scorpion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scorpion throws the left hand but Stoppers avoids the punch easily.
Scorpion clobbers Stoppers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stoppers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scorpion. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoppers. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Stoppers lands.
Scorpion throws a hook but Stoppers blocks it.
Scorpion is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scorpion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoppers avoids it really well and circles away.
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoppers moves away.
Stoppers cracks the inside of Scorpion's front leg.
Stoppers avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stoppers counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoppers scores with a hook to the body. Scorpion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoppers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoppers scoring well with a low kick there.
Scorpion blocks the body kick.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ranky Scorpion dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Scorpion throws a body punch but Stoppers moves out of range.
Stoppers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scorpion doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoppers lands a nice looking body shot.

Oooooh!!! Stoppers has knocked Scorpion down with a huge combo! Stoppers steps away and waves a wobbly Scorpion back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stoppers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoppers throws a leg kick that is checked

and Scorpion counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion working the strikes but Stoppers uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Scorpion is trying to control the action in half guard but Stoppers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scorpion working Stoppers over with strikes.

Scorpion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scorpion looks to land a strike but Stoppers avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stoppers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scorpion throws a strike but Stoppers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Stoppers tries to stand but Scorpion is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scorpion controlling Stoppers's posture.
Scorpion wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers wanted to stand there but Scorpion had control of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stoppers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scorpion.
Willy Stoppers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ranky Scorpion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scorpion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Scorpion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stoppers is trying to defend but Scorpion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scorpion is looking to take a break and control but Stoppers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stoppers preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stoppers is trying to get back to full guard.
Ranky Scorpion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scorpion content to control rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ranky Scorpion.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scorpion, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranky Scorpion!
Ranky Scorpion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.