PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maya Kimaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Scott
vs
Kimaya

184 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maya Kimaya!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimaya is looking to clinch.
As Kimaya looks to move away, Scott throws a big counter combo bu Kimaya just gets out of the way.
Scott throws a series of punches but Kimaya moves out of range.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Kimaya slips the punch.
Kimaya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Kimaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Kimaya closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kimaya wants to take the fight to the mat but Scott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scott prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimaya stalling.
Kimaya avoids the elbow strike from Scott, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimaya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scott prevents it.
Mark Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maya Kimaya.
Kimaya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kimaya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kimaya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kimaya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kimaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimaya lands a nice uppercut.
Kimaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kimaya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kimaya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Mark Scott has been cut.
Scott is looking to control Kimaya's arms but Kimaya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scott has his back to the cage.
Kimaya wants a takedown but no success here.
Kimaya prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimaya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scott tries to break the clinch but Kimaya is controlling the position.
Kimaya holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kimaya lands a nice knee to the body.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Kimaya gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Kimaya gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kimaya takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Scott does it's job there.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kimaya - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kimaya gets a clinch.
Kimaya is trying to drag Scott to the mat but Scott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kimaya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scott is defending well for now.
Kimaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Scott's face.
Kimaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scott is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maya Kimaya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Scott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kimaya tries to close the distance and clinch but Scott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Kimaya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scott, pushing him back against the cage.
Kimaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scott blocking some punches.
Kimaya wants a takedown.
Kimaya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Kimaya prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimaya digs a right hand into Scott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scott's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kimaya.
Kimaya content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott avoiding damage as Kimaya throws knees to the body.
Kimaya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kimaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scott blocks it with crossed arms.
Kimaya has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Scott seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kimaya can turn it around.
Scott stops a takedown attempt from Kimaya.
Mark Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maya Kimaya.
A frustrated look appears on Scott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kimaya tries to land a knee to the head but Scott blocks with his arms.
Kimaya missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kimaya landing knees to the head.
Kimaya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Kimaya has double underhooks.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Kimaya.
Scott is looking to control Kimaya's arms but Kimaya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scott has his back to the cage.
Kimaya with a knee to the head.
Kimaya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scott pulls his leg out and moves away.
Scott misses with a hook to the body

and Kimaya counters with a crisp one two that drops Scott! Kimaya thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Scott to his feet! Scott is in big trouble!
Scott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maya Kimaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kimaya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kimaya instigates a clinch.
Scott prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kimaya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scott is pressed up against the cage. Kimaya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scott down to the mat. Scott avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scott keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimaya.
Scott sets himself, and Kimaya steps forward looking for the clinch! Scott avoids it this time.
Mark Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott throws a right and a left that Kimaya avoids nicely.
Kimaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Kimaya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimaya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Scott if he has to take too many more of those.

Kimaya moves into the clinch successfully.
Scott trying to stall but Kimaya improves his position.
Kimaya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scott fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Mark Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kimaya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kimaya missing with knees to the body.
Maya Kimaya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scott is trying to force a seperation but Kimaya has the dominant position.
Kimaya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimaya misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maya Kimaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark 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!

Kimaya clinches with his opponent.
Kimaya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kimaya wants a takedown.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Kimaya avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
Scott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kimaya is keeping busy.
Kimaya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimaya can't get the takedown.
Mark Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maya Kimaya.
Kimaya tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kimaya.
Scott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scott is pressed up against the cage. Kimaya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scott down to the mat. Scott avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scott scores with a jab to the body.

Kimaya closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scott tries to circle away but Kimaya has him pinned against the cage.
Kimaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kimaya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scott trying to stall but Kimaya improves his position.
Kimaya tries to score a body lock takedown but Scott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kimaya lands a knee to the body.
Scott tries to circle away but Kimaya has him pinned against the cage.
Kimaya looking to throw knees to the head but Scott is blocking nicely.
Kimaya lands a nice knee to the body.
Scott is trying to break free.
Kimaya has Scott pressed against the cage, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kimaya keeps control of Scott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kimaya lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kimaya.
Kimaya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kimaya stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Scott has had enough of the clinch but Kimaya keeps him there for the moment.
Mark Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scott tries to break free but Kimaya pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maya Kimaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kimaya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maya Kimaya!