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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Scott (ranked 4072 p4p, 24421 weight class) and Bjorn IronSide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Scott has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 cm 23 186 6 - 3 - 0 |
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170 cm 26 190 0 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter Good chin |
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Good wrestler Counter fighter Tends to cut |
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Scott! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! IronSide wants to clinch. IronSide wants to land a leg kick but Scott is out of range. Scott feinted with a counter takedown. IronSide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Scott looking for a takedown. Scott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but IronSide gets the underhooks and prevents it.
IronSide prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy 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 gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from IronSide.
Scott wants the takedown. IronSide is fighting it off but Scott persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in IronSide's guard against the cage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scott won't allow IronSide to sweep him here. IronSide preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Scott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Scott postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if IronSide can do anything to dispel that myth. Scott postures up in IronSide's guard and throws a big left but IronSide blocks it. Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. IronSide working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott. Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. IronSide utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Scott works over IronSide with some ground and pound from guard. IronSide looks winded! Scott throws a big right hand that misses. Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scott throws a big right hand that misses. Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but IronSide has wrist control. IronSide keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass. IronSide looking to sweep here. No luck so far. IronSide is controlling Scott's posture. Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Scott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but IronSide has wrist control. Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. IronSide trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. IronSide moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scott wants to take the fight to the mat but IronSide manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. IronSide is pressed up against the cage. Scott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag IronSide down to the mat. IronSide avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Scott shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. IronSide manages to escape and get back to his feet! IronSide closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scott circles away. Scott gets the takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on IronSide's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Scott misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Scott scoring with punches and elbows. Scott working the head with strikes. Scott working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. IronSide tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it. Scott grinds an elbow into IronSide's temple. Scott scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at IronSide to see if he's OK. Scott lands a decent elbow from side control. Scott cracks IronSide with an elbow. That is naaassty. IronSide is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scott off and has taken his back! You can see the frustration on Scott's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
IronSide is looking to finish with some ground and pound! IronSide keeps control of the position as Scott tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Scott dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. IronSide keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nice body kick from IronSide. IronSide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. IronSide breaks from the clinch.
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. IronSide closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. IronSide is fighting off a takedown attempt but Scott is just too persistent for him and manages to trip IronSide to the mat. IronSide regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. IronSide tries to land a sweep but no joy. IronSide is breathing heavily. Scott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Scott with a flurry of punches that miss. Scott working some strikes from top position. Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Scott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Scott throws a big right hand that misses. Jeremy Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. IronSide trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Scott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. IronSide had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scott defends it easily. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. IronSide has momentary wrist control but Scott slips an elbow through the middle. Scott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but IronSide has wrist control. Scott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. IronSide preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Scott connects with a couple of short punches. IronSide wants to sweep but no luck. Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but IronSide has wrist control. Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that IronSide can do to turn this around? 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! Scott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Scott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've been informed that IronSide has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scott lands a couple of decent looking shots. IronSide controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself. IronSide working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott. Scott won't allow IronSide to sweep him here. Scott scoring with some ground and pound. Scott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Scott throwing strikes from guard but IronSide blocks nicely. Scott throwing strikes from guard but IronSide blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. IronSide is trying to keep Scott in close.
Scott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Scott is in close to IronSide's body, working some short punches and elbows. Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Scott stopping the sweep attempt from IronSide. Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Scott throws a big elbow that misses. IronSide looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. IronSide trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Scott is trying hard to land a takedown here. IronSide sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. And IronSide tries to counter it with a takedown but Scott pushes his down on his head and steps out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Scott dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but IronSide circles away. Scott shoots in for a double leg but IronSide sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. IronSide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scott, pushing him back against the cage. Scott gets underhooks to prevent IronSide's takedown attempt.
IronSide drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott drops down looking for an ankle pick but IronSide pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy 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 changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. IronSide tries to avoid it but Scott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag IronSide to the ground. IronSide escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. IronSide with the counter takedown but Scott avoids it easily. IronSide has managed to clinch.
Scott goes for a takedown attempt but IronSide pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - IronSide looks like he's thinking about clinching though. IronSide throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
IronSide misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. IronSide throws a wild body kick that Scott sees coming a mile off. IronSide wants to clinch but Scott slips to the side and Scott counters with a takedown into side control. IronSide defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Check out the look on Scott's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Scott throws a strike aimed at the side of IronSide's head but IronSide avoids it well. Scott working the ground and pound but IronSide is defending the strikes. IronSide is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Scott creates some space and throws a big elbow, but IronSide sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. IronSide gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. IronSide tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. IronSide avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scott. Scott slips a nice elbow through IronSide's hands, connecting with IronSide's forehead. Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Scott connects with a nice short shot to IronSide's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round. IronSide blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scott. Scott thows a huge punch but IronSide dodges it nicely.
IronSide is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard. Scott lands with a punch from half guard. Bjorn IronSide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Scott scoring with strikes to the body and head. IronSide has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though. Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. IronSide defending well though. IronSide looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Scott working over IronSide with some ground and pound. IronSide looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round. IronSide on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. IronSide looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Scott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. IronSide is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. IronSide blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scott. Scott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. IronSide defending well though. Scott scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jeremy Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Scott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeremy 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Scott!
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RATING
38% |
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