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Event:
ABW 58 Niel - Tektas
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Kai. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Scott has been cut.
Kai throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Kai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scott.
Kai lands a slapping body shot.
Kai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scott's calf.
Kai thows a body kick. Scott tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kai leaning against his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Kai lands a shoulder strike.
Kai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scott.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kai.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott letting Kai take a breather here.
Kai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scott up against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Kai on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kai.
Scott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Kai lands a hook that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Kai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
Scott tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Scott is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Scott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Scott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
Scott seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Scott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kai after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott being controlled against the cage.
Kai stalling.
Kai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kai blocks an uppercut.
Kai scores with a hook to the body.
Kai pushes Scott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Kai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kai scores with a shoulder strike.
Scott misses with a body punch.
Kai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kai just leaning against Scott, taking a breather.
Kai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards. #T3#
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kai unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Scott! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kai is unloading with more strikes now! Scott drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Kai!
In defeat, Michael Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who Killed Davey Moore? Why and what's the reason for?'.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 49
Date: Aug 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Scott slips a jab from Suleyman.
Suleyman lands a right hook to the body.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Suleyman tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suleyman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott closes the distance but Suleyman moves to the side
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Scott has been cut.
Scott fails to land the takedown.
Suleyman flicks out a counter leg kick but Scott steps away.
Scott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suleyman lands a leg kick that knocks Scott off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suleyman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scott with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suleyman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Suleyman throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Scott misses the target.
Suleyman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scott dives in and grabs Suleyman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suleyman pushes down on Scott's head and hops out.
Suleyman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and Suleyman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Scott tries to clinch but Suleyman moves away
and Suleyman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suleyman.
Suleyman connects with a body shot that sends Scott's belly button to the back.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Suleyman lands a jab-cross combination.
Suleyman misses with a left hand
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suleyman scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
No luck for Scott with that takedown attempt.
Suleyman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suleyman thuds a left hand into Scott's body.
Scott throws a combination that misses
and Suleyman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suleyman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Suleyman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Suleyman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Suleyman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Scott to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Scott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Suleyman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scott controls the pace.
Suleyman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott postures up in Suleyman's guard and throws a big left but Suleyman blocks it.
Suleyman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suleyman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suleyman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott wants to control from the top but Suleyman keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suleyman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Suleyman sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scott tries to clinch but Suleyman is having none of it.
Scott misses the body punch
and Suleyman counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suleyman avoids it really well and circles away.
Suleyman flicks out a counter leg kick but Scott steps away.
Suleyman lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Suleyman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Scott tries for a takedown but Suleyman circles away easily
and Suleyman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and Suleyman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suleyman feints a jab promting Scott to slip. Suleyman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Scott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michael Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Suleyman tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suleyman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott shoots and misses
and Suleyman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suleyman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scott takes a step back to recover.
Suleyman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scott at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Suleyman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suleyman pinned against the cage. Suleyman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scott throws an off balance right hand
and Suleyman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott lands with a shot to the body.
Suleyman lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#
Scott is rocked!#CUT2#
Michael Scott's cut is getting worse.
Scott tries for a takedown but Suleyman circles away easily
and Suleyman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Scott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suleyman lands with a nice body punch.
Scott seems to have got his legs back now.
Scott slips a straight right by Suleyman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Suleyman.#T2#
Suleyman misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Scott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibrahim Suleyman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suleyman lands with a nice body punch.
Suleyman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Suleyman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Suleyman.
Suleyman looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
Scott keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T3#
Suleyman thuds a left hand into Scott's body.
Suleyman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scott takes a step back to recover.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Suleyman moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Scott moves out of range of the leg kick from Suleyman.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Suleyman circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Suleyman counter with a right hand.
Scott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suleyman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by Suleyman, which made it look bad.
Ibrahim Suleyman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suleyman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Suleyman to counter with a crisp jab.
Suleyman throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott looks for a takedown but Suleyman sprawls well.
Donk. Suleyman catches Scott right on the button with a cross.
Suleyman defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Suleyman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Suleyman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Scott's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suleyman.
Scott misses with a body punch
and Suleyman counters with a stiff right hand.
Suleyman throws a monster overhand right that drops Scott! Suleyman follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Suleyman!
After the fight, Ibrahim Suleyman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Michael Scott had this to say: 'Who Killed Davey Moore? Why and what's the reason for?'.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 42
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Two takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Two shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense.
As Two looks to move away, Scott throws a big counter combo but Two just gets out of the way.
Two takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Test Two has been cut.
Test Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Two moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.#CL2#
Two has closed the distance and engaged Scott in a clinch.
Two tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scott smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Two instigates a clinch.
Two is trying to pull guard but Scott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.
Scott is trying to break free.#TD2#
Two gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Two is refusing to be controlled, as Scott sits in half guard.
Two has a hand on Scott's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Scott takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Scott looking to control but Two is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Two is working to get back to half guard.
Scott wants to control the pace but Two is squirming around nicely.
Two wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Two looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Two is working to get back to half guard.
Two is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Two regains half guard.
Two tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Two trying to control but Scott postures up.
Scott prevents Two from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.
Two trying to control from the bottom.
Two is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Two manages to get to full guard.
Two wants to hit a switch here but Scott passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Two there!
Two is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Two regains half guard.#T4#
Two is trying to get back to full guard.
Two trying to control from the bottom.
Two wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Two looking for submissions off his back.
Scott is keen to just control but Two is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Two doesn't manage to clinch there - Scott circles away.
Scott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Two closes the distance and clinches.
Two is trying to pull guard but Scott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scott misses with a body punch.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Two controls the action.
Two takes a shot to the head.
Two tries to pull guard but Scott holds him up against the cage and eventually Two drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Two drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Two working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Two trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Two is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Two working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Two is trying to hold Scott in close to prevent damage but Scott has managed to pass into half guard.
Two trying to control from the bottom.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Two defending well.
Two tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scott stalling.
Two wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Two is looking to improve his position.
Two trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Two trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Two is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Two is still trying to improve position.
Two sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Two looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Scott 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.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Two tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Two is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Two actively working from the bottom here.
Two is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Two looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Two is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Scott will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Scott jabs at Two's body.
Two shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense.
Scott connects with a crisp jab.
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Two uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Two fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott is looking to counter punch.
Two is looking to clinch.
Scott throws a big counter combination but Two scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two wants to clinch up but Scott keeps it at a distance.
Scott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Two wants to clinch.#T1##CL2#
Scott tries to keep at a distance but Two has taken the fight into the clinch.
Two is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scott is defending well.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.
Two has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Two tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Two drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Two.
Two tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
Two on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Two shoots in for a double leg but Scott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Two takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Michael Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott cracks Two with a good jab.
Two has his takedown stuffed
and Two takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?
Scott scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two wants to clinch but Scott slips to the side
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Two shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Two takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Two.
Scott throws a series of punches but Two moves out of range. #TD2#
Two 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.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Scott is adopting a defensive guard.
Two trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Two controlling from the top position.
Michael Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Scott can't keep his opponent in guard - Two advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Test Two has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott wants to control but Two is keeping busy.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Scott makes his way to full guard, as Two worked for a kimura.
Two pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ABW 35 Randleman - Galloway
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Scott looks for a takedown but Opstad sprawls well.
Opstad has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Opstad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott leaves Opstad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scott lands a jab to the nose.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Opstad throws out the jab.
Scott throws out a counter right but Opstad avoids it with no problem.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Opstad.
Opstad shoots and misses
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Scott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Opstad is trying to defend but Scott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scott wants to take a breather but Opstad is having none of it. #SUB2#
Scott is working for a kimura but Opstad is defending it quite comfortably.
Opstad has his hands clasped together around Scott's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Opstad keeps working.
Scott looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Opstad looking for submissions off his back.
Opstad trying to control here.
Opstad lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Scott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Opstad is looking to improve his position.
Scott working Opstad over with strikes.
Opstad wants to get back to his feet.
Opstad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott stops Opstad from getting back to his feet.
#T3##SUB2#
Scott is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Opstad actively working from the bottom here.
Opstad is refusing to be controlled, as Scott sits in half guard.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Opstad defending well though.
Scott trying to control from half guard but Opstad is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott is looking to clinch but Opstad is avoiding it.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Opstad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Opstad off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Scott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Opstad on his heels. He'll look to pass Opstad's guard now, I'm sure.
Scott wants to control from the top but Opstad keeps moving.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Opstad is keeping the position.
Opstad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Opstad trying to control the position here.
Scott wants to control from the top but Opstad keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Opstad's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Opstad goes for a double leg but Scott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scott continues to drive forward.
Opstad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scott lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD2#
Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Opstad napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Scott wants to control but Opstad is keeping him busy.
Michael Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott scoring with punches from side control.
Opstad is not content to let Scott control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Opstad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Opstad struggling a bit here.
Opstad gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee warns Opstad that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Opstad's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Scott pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Scott working the ground and pound effectively.
Scott connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott landing punches. #ROC2#
Opstad is rocked!
Opstad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Opstad wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Opstad from controlling successfully.
Opstad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Opstad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Scott controlling the position.
Opstad postures up.
#SUB2#
Opstad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Opstad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott controls Opstad momentarily but Opstad frees himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Opstad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Opstad slips nicely into half guard.#SU#
Opstad stands up out of the half guard.
Scott tries to clinch up but Opstad circles away and keeps his distance.
Opstad loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.#CL2#
Scott forces Opstad back against the cage and clinches.
Opstad blocks an uppercut.
Scott scores with a shot to the side of Opstad's head.
Scott is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Opstad.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Scott.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Opstad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Opstad.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Scott has been cut.#TD2#
Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Opstad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Opstad manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Opstad has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scott clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Scott manages to escape to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Opstad gets caught flat footed, as Scott shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott wants to control from the top but Opstad keeps moving.
Opstad wants to improve his position but instead Scott has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Opstad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Opstad haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Scott blocks the strikes from Opstad.
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Opstad defends it.
Scott is trying to control. Opstad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott is taking a breather. Opstad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Opstad defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scott wants to control but Opstad is keeping him busy.
Opstad is looking to escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Opstad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Opstad misses with a takedown attempt
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Scott darts in and clinches Opstad up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Scott.
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
A short uppercut from Scott.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Scott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Opstad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Scott uses from the top position.
Scott passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott wants to take a breather but Opstad is having none of it.
Leon Opstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Opstad throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Opstad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Opstad is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Opstad is trying to stand.
Scott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Michael Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scott is keen to just control but Opstad is a slippery customer.
Opstad is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Scott stands up from half guard.
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 Roosa Järviläinen 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... Michael Scott!
An out of breath Michael Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 28
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Scott blocks the body kick.
Sotiropoulos misses with a double jab.
Scott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sotiropoulos momentarily.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Sotiropoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sotiropoulos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sotiropoulos off to one side.
Sotiropoulos ducks right into an uppercut from Scott.
Sotiropoulos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotiropoulos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Sotiropoulos misses.
A quick step to the side and Scott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sotiropoulos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sotiropoulos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryn Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos looks winded!
Scott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Good exchange - Scott coming out on top.
Sotiropoulos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Scott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sotiropoulos takes one to the side of the head.
Michael Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sotiropoulos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Sotiropoulos is rocked!
Sotiropoulos bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Scott comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Sotiropoulos falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Sotiropoulos was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Scott!
Our winner, Michael Scott, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ABW Title Tournament SF 2
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Scott has been cut.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Scott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Scott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Scott ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been told by Jones 's head coaches at The Performance Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Colt Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scott.
Scott tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scott moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a left to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked Scott down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Scott back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Scott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Scott is rocked!
Scott is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Jones just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Scott has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Colt Jones !
In defeat, Michael Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who Killed Davey Moore? Why and what's the reason for?'.
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Event:
ABW Title Tour. QF 135 & 185
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Valur, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Valur. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
Valur is trying to maintain a safe position but Scott gets an underhook and turns Valur into the cage.
Scott is trying to stall.
Valur is trying to break the clinch but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valur displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scott up against the cage.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Valur controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur tries to pull guard but Scott holds him up against the cage and eventually Valur drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valur.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott is trying to maintain a safe position but Valur gets an underhook and turns Scott into the cage.#BC2#
Valur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Valur fails to land the takedown.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Valur.
Valur throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Valur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valur off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valur or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott, which made it look bad.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott shoots in and drives through. Valur sprawls well.
Valur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valur wants it to stay on the feet.
Scott digs a good hook to Valur's body.
#TD2#
Valur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scott regains half guard.#SU2#
Valur decides to return to a standing position.
Scott is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valur.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Scott gets a clinch.
Valur blocks an uppercut.
Valur taking a breather.
Scott taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Scott.
Valur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valur is working for takedown but Scott is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valur is trying to pull guard but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valur backwards.
Valur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scott after a bit of a struggle.
Scott lands with a left to the head.
Scott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scott keeps control of Valur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##TD#
Scott pulls guard.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully.
Valur throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Valur wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Valur is controlling Scott's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Valur trying to control but Scott postures up.
Scott drops an elbow to the side of Valur's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Valur slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scott tries for a takedown but Valur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scott defends it well.
Valur fails to land the takedown.
Valur shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valur misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Valur.#CL#
Scott clinches.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valur can do to turn this around?
A short right from Scott.
Scott tries to pull guard but Valur holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is working for takedown but Valur is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Valur drags the fight down to the ground.
Scott is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Valur looking for subs off his back but Scott has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Scott is thwarting Valur's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott thows a huge punch but Valur dodges it nicely.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scott is nestled in close to Valur, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valur's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valur is looking to improve his position.
Scott blocks the strikes from Valur.
Valur is looking to get back to is feet but Scott passes into side control.
Scott in side control lands a decent elbow.
Scott trying to control the action but Valur is working from the bottom. #SU#
Scott decides to stand back up. Scott steps back and let's Valur get back to his feet.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gilbert Valur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Valur has his takedown stuffed
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.
Valur slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Valur with that takedown attempt.
Valur shoots and misses #CL#
and Scott counters by moving into the clinch.
Valur is breathing heavily.
Valur blocks a body shot from Scott.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valur is keeping busy.
Scott lands a hook that snaps the head of Valur backwards.
The referee calls for Scott to work.
#T4#
Valur has Scott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scott taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Scott is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valur can't fight it off and eventually Scott manages to take the fight to the floor. Valur looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valur is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Valur dives in and scores a takedown into Scott's guard.
Valur trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom. #ES#
Scott scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Scott dives in for a single leg takedown but Valur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Scott clinches up with Valur and pushes him back against the cage.
Scott is pushing Valur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur has Scott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valur is trying to pull guard but Scott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Michael Scott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from Scott.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valur's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott. #T1#
Valur blocking some punches.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Valur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott looking to slow down the pace here.
Scott displaying some good clinch control by pressing Valur up against the cage.
Valur wants a takedown but no success here.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Valur.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Valur controls the action.
Valur stalling the fight.
#T2#
Scott presses Valur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Scott.
Scott is pushing Valur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scott is pushing Valur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Valur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Scott wants a takedown.
Scott lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Valur is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scott to keep the fight standing.
Scott misses with a punch to the body.
Scott trying to control the position but instead, Valur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scott into the cage.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Valur.
Valur prevents a body shot from Scott.
Scott has Valur pressed against the cage.
Gilbert Valur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valur backwards. #TD2#
Valur jumps guard and drags Scott to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Valur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Valur blocks nicely.
Scott trying to control but Valur is working from the bottom. #T4#
Scott passes into half guard.
Valur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Michael Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valur trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Valur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valur regains half guard.
Scott frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scott!
After winning the bout, Michael Scott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 4 -Hard Knocks
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vena counters with a nice uppercut.
Vena throws a series of strikes that have Scott backpedaling.
#CUT#
It looks like Michael Scott has been cut.#TD2#
Scott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Vena explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vena throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
Scott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Scott bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scott is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vena will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vena is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vena keeps working. #T1#
Scott lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Scott wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vena, who protects the arm well.
Vena can't do much from the bottom here.
Scott tries to score with some ground and pound. Vena controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Scott is working to tighten his grip on Vena's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Vena has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Scott is really squeezing tight and eventually Vena passes out! Scott breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Scott!
Michael Scott decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Erickson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scott lands with a nice combination. Erickson backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Scott rushes Erickson and presses him up against the cage.
Erickson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scott.
#BC2#
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Erickson fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Erickson misses with a hook
and Scott counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #TD2#
Scott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Scott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Erickson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Erickson tries to improve position but can't.
Erickson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Erickson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Erickson continues to stall.
Scott working the head and body with strikes.
Erickson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Erickson is trying to control but can't.
Scott working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Scott lands a nice short elbow.
Scott working the head and body with strikes.
Erickson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erickson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Scott has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Erickson defend it? Scott steps over the head and cranks it - Erickson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Scott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Scott!
A victorious Michael Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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