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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piff Lord (ranked 3896 p4p, 4590 weight class) and Zane 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.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piff Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zane Scott!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lord counters with a head kick. That will keep Scott thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
Lord lands a nice knee to the body.
Lord lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lord tries to stall but Scott uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scott being controlled against the cage.
Scott wants a takedown.
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott lands an elbow just above Lord 's eye.
It looks like Piff Lord has been cut.
Lord lands a nice knee to the body.
Lord blocks an elbow strike.
Scott wants a takedown.
Lord with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lord gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scott.
Piff Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord avoiding damage as Scott throws knees to the body.
Lord using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Scott.
Lord with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lord.
Scott jumps guard and drags Lord to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Scott looks winded!
Scott is looking to stand up but Lord isn't so interested in that idea.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lord postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Scott is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lord, into his guard.
Scott cracks Lord with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Lord is retaining full guard.
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lord has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Lord's legs - danger averted.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Lord is keeping the position.
Lord keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Lord working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scott working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lord working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott scoring with some ground and pound.
Lord throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Scott escapes and throws Lord's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lord is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Scott has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Scott in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lord tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands some shots froms side control.
Scott trying to control the action but Lord is working from the bottom.
Scott lands a few punches from side control.
Lord taking punishment in the form of punches.
Scott throws a strike aimed at the side of Lord's head but Lord avoids it well.
Scott lands a few punches from side control.
Lord regains half guard, as Scott was trying to land strikes.
Scott working over Lord with some ground and pound. Lord looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Scott throwing shots but Lord is blocking nicely.
Scott drops an elbow to the side of Lord's head.
Scott stops Lord from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piff Lord'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.
Lord fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lord blocks a low kick nicely.
Scott goes for a double leg but Lord avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lord continues to drive forward.
Scott just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLord.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Scott throws a leg kick that misses.
It appears Lord was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lord has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lord.
Scott missing with knees to the body.
Scott utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord scores with a knee to the head.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lord with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord landing knees to the head.
Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lord is defending well for now.
Lord utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lord.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lord has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Lord throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scott blocks it with crossed arms.
Lord keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scott's efforts to push away.
Lord tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lord effectively controlling the action here.
Scott has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Lord blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott pushes Lord back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Scott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Lord.
Lord wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord clinches up against the cage.
Scott lands an elbow just above Lord 's eye.
Lord scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord avoiding damage as Scott throws knees to the body.
Lord avoiding damage as Scott throws knees to the body.
Scott utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Scott taking a breather.
Lord blocks an elbow strike from Scott.
Scott trying to control the position but instead, Lord has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scott into the cage.
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Lord tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Lord pushes him off.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Lord stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lord wants it to stay on the feet.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Scott tries to keep at a distance but Lord has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott scores with a shot to the side of Lord's head.
Lord 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.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Lord.
Lord connects with a nasty looking knee right to Scott's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Piff Lord has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lord with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Scott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Piff Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Scott.
Lord managing to block the knees to the body from Scott.
Scott takes a knee right on the jaw!
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zane Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Piff Lord's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Lord instigates a clinch.
Scott fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scott takes a knee right on the jaw!
Scott missing with knees to the body.
Scott being controlled against the cage.
Scott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scott letting Lord take a breather here.
Lord lands a nice elbow.
Lord misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord blocks an uppercut.
Lord with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lord unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lord with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott lands an elbow inside.
Lord utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Scott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lord is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lord avoids a wild elbow strike from Scott.
Scott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lord is defending well.
Piff Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Scott.
Scott jumps guard but Lord stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott trying to land knees to the body.
Lord lands a good knee to the midsection. Scott won't want to take too many of those.
Lord scores with a knee to the head.
Lord throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scott blocks it with crossed arms.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lord just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scott missing with knees to the body.
Lord with a knee to the head.
Lord creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scott's defenses.
Lord pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to break free but Lord has control.
Lord is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Scott unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lord lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lord using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott tries to circle away but Lord has him pinned against the cage.
Lord'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.
Knees in the clinch landing for Scott.
Scott tries to pull guard but Lord won't allow it.
Lord avoids a wild elbow strike from Scott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lord looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lord lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Lord.
Lord misses with a knee strike.
Zane Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lord with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Scott.
Lord is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lord managing to block the knees to the body from Scott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lord smiles and moves away.
Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
Scott connects with a leg kick.
Lord tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott clinches with his opponent.
Lord lands an elbow that stopped Scott in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lord is defending well for now.
Lord landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Piff Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lord gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scott.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piff Lord showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Scott!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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