PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Scott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Scott
vs
Bobby

205 cm
23
280 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Bobby!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby has a takedown stuffed.
Scott swings for the body but Bobby moves out of range.
Bobby moves out of range as Scott strikes.

Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bobby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Scott has gone for a leg lock! Bobby slips out almost immediately though and dives into Scott's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Bobby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bobby has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.

Bobby stands up and waves to Scott to follow him.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobby takes one to the chin there.
Bobby shoots in and drives through. Scott sprawls well.

Bobby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Bobby blocks with his arms.
Scott is breathing heavily.

Bobby decides to pull guard.
Bobby striking from his own guard.
Bobby wants to get back to his feet but Scott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Scott drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bobby dives on top into guard.
Bobby advances position into side control!
Bobby content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Bobby stands up and beckons Scott to his feet.
Bobby throws a nice head kick!
Bobby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scott avoids it really well and circles away.
Oscar Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Bobby.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bobby moves out of range as Scott strikes.

Bobby throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scott was covering up waiting for the punch and Bobby finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Scott had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bobby is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Scott Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bobby's back instead.
Bobby is trying to get back to his feet but Scott has full control of the position and if anything, Bobby has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Bobby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Scott patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bobby defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bobby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Scott working for a triangle but Bobby defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bobby wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Scott has an active guard here but Bobby has managed to pass into half guard.

Bobby is looking for a kimura here.
Bobby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Scott actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricky Bobby will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Scott closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Scott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bobby sees it coming and defends easily.

Scott is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bobby defends it well.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bobby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Scott drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bobby looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bobby looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bobby!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bobby connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Scott some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Bobby trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
Bobby has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bobby controlling the pace for now.
Scott is looking to get to half guard.
Bobby looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bobby is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scott is staying active underneath Bobby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bobby wants to get back to his feet.

Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Scott has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bobby escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bobby!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bobby has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Scott looks to land a combination but Bobby avoids it well.
Bobby slips a jab and a cross from Scott.

Bobby 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.
Bobby sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Bobby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott swings for the body but Bobby moves out of range.
Bobby shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby shoots in for a double leg but Scott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bobby goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scott misses with a hook.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bobby was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Bobby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scott.

Scott darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Bobby defends the submission attempt.

Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Scott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bobby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Bobby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bobby closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bobby's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bobby wants to stand but Scott has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Bobby stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Scott to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Bobby counters with a three punch combo that has Scott backing up. Scott nods at Bobby to acknowledge the strikes.
Oscar Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries for a takedown but Bobby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scott is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bobby's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bobby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bobby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scott fails with the takedown

and Bobby counters with a single leg into guard. Scott didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Scott working for a triangle but Bobby defends it easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scott is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bobby is defending well though. Scott let's go of the attempt for now.

Bobby defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Scott's arms.
Bobby breaks Scott's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Scott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bobby manages to get himself to full guard.
Scott advances position into side control!
Oscar Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Scott working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bobby sneaks back into half guard.
Bobby is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bobby avoid being mounted?
Bobby works his way to full guard. Good work.

Scott postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bobby is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Scott, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scott throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bobby uses it to pass to side control.
Scott is trying to improve his position.
Bobby is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Scott's shoulder. That is not cool.
Scott misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Scott sneaks back into half guard.
Bobby prevents Scott from improving his position.
Ricky Bobby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scott tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Bobby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bobby winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricky Bobby!