PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DailyFan Mma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebswet Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mma
vs
Scofield

179 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DailyFan Mma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ebswet Scofield!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mma cracks a nice hook into Scofield's ribs.
Mma with a hook.
DailyFan Mma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scofield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mma pinned against the cage. Mma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scofield fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mma.
Mma connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Mma. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Mma misses

and Scofield counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scofield wants to pass to mount but Mma is defending the position.

Scofield is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Scofield is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mma is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scofield.
Mma is refusing to be controlled, as Scofield sits in half guard.
Mma tries to roll over but Scofield keeps him under control.
Scofield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Scofield stops Mma from getting back to his feet.
Mma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scofield on the ground.
Mma trying to control from the bottom.

Scofield stands up from half guard.
Mma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mma throws a nice looking combination but Scofield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mma as Scofield shoots in.
Mma appears to be looking for a big counter.
DailyFan Mma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebswet Scofield.
Mma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mma lands a jab to the nose.
Mma throws a series of punches but Scofield moves out of range.
Scofield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scofield.
Scofield shoots in for a takedown but Mma shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scofield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DailyFan Mma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scofield doesn't manage to clinch there - Mma circles away.
Mma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mma throws a sloppy head kick and Scofield moves out of range easily.
Scofield tries to counter with a clinch but Mma shakes him off and moves away.
Mma is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scofield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scofield takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Scofield closes the distance and pushes Mma back into the cage.
Mma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Scofield breaks the clinch.
Mma motions for Scofield to come forward. Mma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scofield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mma avoids it really well and circles away.
Mma throws out a powerful jab.

Scofield feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mma is trying to keep Scofield in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scofield preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scofield not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Mma is working an open guard so Scofield takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scofield tries to move into range but Mma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Scofield moves into range and clinches up with Mma.
The referee calls for Scofield to work.
Mma takes an elbow to the temple.

Scofield jumps into guard, dragging Mma to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DailyFan Mma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Scofield drops his hands momentarily and Mma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scofield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mma throws a low kick, looking for Scofield's leg but Scofield calmly moves out of range.
Mma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scofield.
Scofield tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Scofield decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mma tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Scofield has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mma slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Scofield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mma is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scofield escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mma misses with a combination

and Scofield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mma is trying to force a seperation but Scofield has the dominant position.
Scofield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scofield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mma's efforts to push away.

Scofield pulls Mma into guard.
Mma is stalling in the full guard.

Scofield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scofield keeping moving, preventing Mma from controlling successfully.
Mma won't allow Scofield to sweep him here.
Mma throws an elbow that misses. Scofield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mma's guard. Nice move by Scofield!

Scofield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scofield trying to control the position from guard on top but Mma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mma tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scofield passes into half guard.
Scofield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mma defending well though.
Mma wants to get back to full guard but Scofield has mounted him!
Scofield working Mma over with strikes here.
Scofield trying to control but Mma is having none of it.

Scofield has control of Mma's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mma regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Scofield is breathing heavily.
Mma is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mma tries to hold on but Scofield postures up.
Scofield looking to control but Mma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mma is in all sorts of trouble here.

Mma tries to improve his position but Scofield has taken his back! Scofield has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mma tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Scofield pushes Mma away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ebswet Scofield!
Ebswet Scofield bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.