PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiresias Scola (ranked 5267 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bingo Bango (ranked 6944 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiresias Scola could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bingo Bango's chin.

Scola
vs
Bango

196 cm
21
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tiresias Scola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bingo Bango!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scola shoots and misses

and Bango counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scola won't be happy with that.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Scola can't do much from the bottom here.
Bango controlling from side mount.
Bango lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Scola is looking for a sweep.
Bango fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Bango stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Bango might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Scola is trying to get back to half guard.
Bango scoring with punches from side control.
Scola is trying to escape the position but Bango is controlling the position.
Scola tries to buck Bango off but Bango is having none of it.
Bango really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scola trying to remain calm as Bango controls from the top position.
Bango creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bango looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scola seems a little lost for a moment, as Bango dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Scola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Bango stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scola scores with a head kick. Bango tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Scola misses the jab.
Scola closes the distance and clinches up with Bango, looking for a takedown. Scola pushes Bango against the cage but Bango circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Bango on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scola throws a head kick that misses

and Bango counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bango controlling the pace.

Scola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bango trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bango is continuing to stall.
Bango working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bango in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bango's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bingo Bango dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Scola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tiresias Scola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bango moves into the clinch.

Bango gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Scola regains guard.
Scola controls Bango momentarily but Bango frees himself.
Scola looking for a sweep. Not yet Scola, not yet.
Bango content to stall in guard here.
Bango scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bango engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Scola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bango working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bango is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bango cracks Scola with a solid left hand.
Bango slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bango stalling.
Scola is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Bango is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bango prevents Scola from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bango perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bango drives through with a takedown into Scola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bango looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scola trying to keep a closed guard but Bango is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bango sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bango stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bango not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bango has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scola has control of Bango's left arm, preventing Bango from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scola throws a sloppy head kick

and Bango counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bango.
Bango slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bingo Bango showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Scola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bango connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Tiresias Scola has been cut.
Scola throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Scola shoots in for a takedown but Bango shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Bango closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scola did well to prevent Bango getting side control.
Scola trying to hold on to Bango's head to control him but Bango postures up.
Bango blocks the strikes from Scola.
Bango not doing much here.
Scola is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bango trying to control the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scola trying to control here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bango circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bango counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scola wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bango drops an elbow to the side of Scola's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
More stalling from Bango.
Bango working the head and body with strikes.
Bango trying to control the pace.
Bango prevents Scola from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bango keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scola is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bango scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bango working over Scola with some ground and pound. Scola looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Bango is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Scola wants to improve his position but Bango is controlling well.
Bingo Bango has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bango performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bango looks to score with a jab to the body but Scola is just out of range.
Scola walks into a stiff left hand from Bango.
Scola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bango counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bango.
Bango is pushing down on Scola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scola is fighting to maintain full guard but Bango has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bango prevents Scola from standing back up.
Bango is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bingo Bango is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bingo Bango comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bango 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bingo Bango!