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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Laurent (ranked 4365 p4p, 4264 weight class) and Ridley Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 476 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacques Laurent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ridley Scott!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurent shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Laurent showed some decent athleticism there.
Scott should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Laurent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scott wants to improve his position but Laurent is controlling well.
Laurent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laurent has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laurent lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laurent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laurent.
Laurent winds up and cracks Scott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurent scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Scott trying to control here.
Laurent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laurent is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Laurent.
Laurent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scott defending well though.
Laurent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Laurent seems content to control.
Laurent looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laurent throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely.
Laurent thows a huge punch but Scott dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laurent lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Laurent 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.
Laurent throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to hold on to Laurent's head to control him but Laurent postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Laurent stalling.
Laurent seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scott for as long as he can get away with.
Scott looks winded!
Laurent is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laurent controlling the action here.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Scott taking some punishment here, with Laurent in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurent is controlling the pace.
Laurent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Laurent has control of the leg.
Laurent winds up and cracks Scott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Laurent not doing much here.
Laurent landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurent looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Laurent connects with a nice short shot to Scott's temple.
Laurent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Laurent.
Laurent working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Laurent winds up and cracks Scott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Laurent is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laurent working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laurent slips a nice elbow through Scott's hands, connecting with Scott's forehead.
Laurent is nestled in close to Scott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Laurent dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Laurent clinches with his opponent.
Laurent blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Scott.
Laurent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Scott pulls guard.
Laurent wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position.
Scott keeping full guard, as Laurent tries to pass.
Laurent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laurent cracks Scott with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurent scoring with punches to the head and body.
Laurent lands a couple of elbows.
Laurent lands a couple of digs.
Laurent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Laurent cracks Scott with a solid left hand.
Scott is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurent scoring with some ground and pound.
Laurent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Laurent postures up and lands a big shot to Scott's brow.
Laurent with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Laurent is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Laurent works over Scott with some ground and pound from guard.
Laurent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Laurent controlling from the top position.
Laurent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Laurent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Laurent not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laurent postures up and lands a big shot to Scott's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurent showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laurent postures up and lands a big shot to Scott's brow.
Laurent passes Scott's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laurent trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it.
Laurent lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laurent is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laurent drops an elbow to the side of Scott's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurent is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laurent lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laurent takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Laurent looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laurent scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Laurent is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Laurent is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurent slips a nice elbow through Scott's hands, connecting with Scott's forehead.
Laurent looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laurent working Scott over with strikes.
Laurent slips a nice elbow through Scott's hands, connecting with Scott's forehead.
Laurent trying to control the pace.
Laurent is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laurent working the head and body with strikes.
Laurent scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Laurent wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Laurent 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!
Scott defending well as Laurent loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Laurent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacques Laurent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott throws the left hand but Laurent avoids the punch easily.
Laurent shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scott manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Laurent lands a couple of digs.
Laurent preventing the sweep.
Laurent postures up in Scott's guard and throws a big left but Scott blocks it.
Scott keeping full guard, as Laurent tries to pass.
Laurent is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott has momentary wrist control but Laurent slips an elbow through the middle.
Laurent cracks Scott with a solid left hand.
Laurent landing with the ground and pound.
Laurent distracts Scott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurent working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laurent sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laurent content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Laurent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Laurent stands and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face as Laurent controls the position.
Laurent is working Scott over with some ground and pound from side control.
Laurent is chipping away with strikes.
Laurent grinds an elbow into Scott's temple.
Laurent content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurent lands a decent elbow from side control.
Laurent is chipping away with strikes.
Laurent working the head and body with strikes.
Scott is rocked!
Laurent working the ground and pound.
Scott is still in real trouble! Can Laurent finish him?
Laurent scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Scott is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Laurent can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Laurent!
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