PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Irvin Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Klein
vs
Scott

194 cm
19
278 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

225 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Irvin Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Scott!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Scott.
Scott working the ground and pound but Klein is defending the strikes.
Klein gets back to half guard.
Scott tries to pass to full mount but Klein defends it.
Scott has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scott content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein is looking to get to half guard.
Klein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scott throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Klein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott landing strikes from the mount.
Klein tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Klein is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Klein wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott trying to control but Klein is having none of it.
Klein is looking to get to half guard.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Klein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
Klein tries to hold on but Scott postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scott wants to finish this one by submission but Klein is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Scott.
Scott raining down shots from the mount!
Klein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott tries to control but Klein wriggling away.

Scott looking to secure an arm triangle but Klein defends it well.

Scott looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Klein bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Klein could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to stand and escape but Klein is having none of it.
Klein trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Klein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Klein's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Scott pushes a forearm under Klein's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Klein is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason Scott!