PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bas Strooijer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Strooijer
vs
Scott

189 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bas Strooijer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Scott!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scott wants it to stay on the feet.
As Strooijer backs off Scott throws a huge counter combo but Strooijer manages to avoid it all.

Strooijer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scott looking to throw knees to the head but Strooijer is blocking nicely.
Scott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scott lands a knee to the head.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strooijer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Strooijer blocks it.

Strooijer manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strooijer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scott unleashes a big counter combination but Strooijer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Strooijer.
Scott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strooijer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michael Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strooijer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scott sprawls well. Scott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strooijer gets slowly back to his feet.
Scott is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Strooijer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strooijer tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scott is looking for the big counter here.
Strooijer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Strooijer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strooijer throws a push kick but Scott slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Strooijer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strooijer somewhat.
Scott throws a counter combo.
Strooijer misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Strooijer closes the distance and clinches.
Scott looking to throw knees to the head but Strooijer is blocking nicely.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a knee strike.
Strooijer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scott fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Strooijer forces Scott back against the cage and clinches.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Strooijer misses with a body punch.
Strooijer is looking to break free of the clinch but Scott has double underhooks.
Strooijer is trying to pull guard but Scott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Scott throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scott misses with a knee strike.
Scott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strooijer blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scott looks winded!
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Strooijer blocks with his arms.
Scott misses with a knee strike.
Scott throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scott throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strooijer is trying to pull guard but Scott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scott looking to throw knees to the head but Strooijer is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Strooijer - that landed with a thud.
Scott prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scott looking to throw knees to the head but Strooijer is blocking nicely.
Strooijer can't break the clinch.
Strooijer jumps guard but Scott stands there with Strooijer around his waist. Strooijer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Strooijer blocks it.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strooijer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strooijer has Scott pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Scott dominated that round.
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.

Strooijer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
Strooijer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Strooijer swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Strooijer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scott as he avoids it easily.
Scott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strooijer shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Strooijer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strooijer throws a head kick that misses.
Scott unleashes a big counter combination but Strooijer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Scott in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strooijer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
Strooijer darts in looking for a takedown but Scott gets double underhooks and turns Strooijer into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strooijer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strooijer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strooijer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Scott's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strooijer misses with a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Scott's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strooijer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strooijer fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strooijer pushes Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strooijer blocks it with crossed arms.
Scott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Strooijer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scott smiles and moves away.

Strooijer closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Strooijer working hard to break the clinch.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Strooijer blocks it.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scott lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scott scores with a knee to the head.
Scott scores with a knee to the head.
Strooijer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scott throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Strooijer blocks with his arms.
Strooijer tries to score a body lock takedown but Scott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Strooijer blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strooijer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strooijer has had enough of the clinch but Scott keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Strooijer obliges.

Strooijer tightens his grip and picks Scott up, before dumping him to the ground. Scott manages to land in guard.

Scott manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Strooijer closes the distance and clinches.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strooijer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strooijer is trying to break the clinch but Scott is controlling him.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strooijer is trying to pull guard but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Strooijer fails to pull guard.
Scott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strooijer.
Scott misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Strooijer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strooijer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strooijer goes for a takedown attempt but Scott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Strooijer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strooijer wants to break free but Scott has control.
Scott scores with a knee to the head.
Strooijer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Strooijer blocks it.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strooijer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scott walks away with a smile on his face. Strooijer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Strooijer clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Strooijer blocks it.
Scott blocking some punches.
Scott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strooijer blocks it with crossed arms.
Strooijer can't break the clinch.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Strooijer blocks with his arms.
Strooijer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scott to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Strooijer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strooijer jumps guard but Scott stands there with Strooijer around his waist. Strooijer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strooijer blocks it with crossed arms.
Strooijer tries to pull guard but Scott holds him up against the cage and eventually Strooijer drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Strooijer blocks with his arms.
Strooijer jumps guard but Scott stands there with Strooijer around his waist. Strooijer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Scott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strooijer's efforts to push away.
Strooijer tries to pull guard but Scott won't allow it.
Strooijer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scott gets underhooks to prevent Strooijer's takedown attempt.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Strooijer is trying to pull guard but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strooijer is trying to force a seperation but Scott has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strooijer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Michael Scott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Strooijer blocks it.
Scott keeps control of Strooijer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strooijer is trying to break the clinch but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.

Strooijer manages to break the clinch.
Strooijer throws a head kick that misses.
Scott throws a counter combo.
Strooijer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Strooijer rushes Scott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Strooijer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Scott blocks a body shot from Strooijer.
Strooijer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott misses with a knee strike.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Strooijer blocks with his arms.
Bas Strooijer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strooijer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Strooijer blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight for Michael Scott!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Michael Scott!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Michael Scott!

Michael Scott wins by unanimous decision!