PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karl Pilkington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared scalf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Pilkington has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pilkington
vs
scalf

170 cm
20
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
20
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karl Pilkington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jared scalf!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
scalf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pilkington's waist but Pilkington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing scalf off to one side.
scalf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pilkington but Pilkington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pilkington tries to bum rush scalf with a series of wild strikes but scalf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
scalf falls off balance throwing a combination
and scalf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pilkington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pilkington misses with a double jab
and scalf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pilkington fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilkington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pilkington counters with a nice uppercut.
scalf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pilkington as he avoids it easily.
Karl Pilkington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared scalf.
A punch combination from Pilkington misses.
scalf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pilkington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
scalf moves in looking to clinch but Pilkington pushes him off.

Pilkington clinches.
scalf working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

scalf manages to break the clinch.
Pilkington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and scalf counters with a left and a right that stings Pilkington.
Pilkington throws a chopping leg kick but scalf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
scalf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
scalf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pilkington moves into the clinch.
scalf looks gassed!
Pilkington taking a breather.

scalf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilkington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Pilkington.
scalf has his takedown stuffed
and Pilkington counters with a three punch combo that has scalf backing up. scalf nods at Pilkington to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Pilkington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pilkington misses with a jab, cross combination.
scalf misses with a double jab
and Pilkington counters with a series of strikes. scalf will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from scalf.
scalf misses with a series of wild punches.
scalf tries for a takedown but Pilkington circles away easily

and Pilkington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pilkington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Pilkington manages to break the clinch.
Pilkington throws a right hand that scalf ducks under and follows up with a left that scalf also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Pilkington misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Karl Pilkington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pilkington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jared scalf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pilkington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pilkington tries to clinch but scalf is having none of it.
Pilkington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
scalf misses with a takedown
and Pilkington counters with a nice low kick that buckles scalf's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pilkington!
scalf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
scalf shoots and misses

and Pilkington counters by clinching up.
scalf is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
scalf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pilkington.
Pilkington is trying to force a seperation but scalf has the dominant position.
Pilkington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
scalf has had enough of the clinch but Pilkington keeps him there for the moment.
Pilkington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

scalf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
scalf misses with a takedown

and Pilkington counters by moving into the clinch.
Karl Pilkington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared scalf.
Pilkington is trying to break the clinch but scalf has him pressed against the cage.
Pilkington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
scalf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Pilkington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
scalf falls off balance throwing a combination

and Pilkington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Pilkington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pilkington scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Pilkington does it's job there.
scalf misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Pilkington scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilkington works over scalf's head and body with a nice combination.
scalf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pilkington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pilkington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pilkington misses with a wild combination.
scalf throws a combination that misses
and Pilkington counters with a left and a right that stings scalf.
Pilkington throws a nice looking combination but scalf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four 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.
A clash of legs there as scalf blocks the low kick.
Karl Pilkington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pilkington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pilkington throws a series of punches but scalf avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Pilkington misses.
Pilkington scores with a kick to the midsection.
scalf fails with the takedown
and Pilkington counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
scalf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Pilkington dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pilkington works over scalf's head and body with a nice combination.
scalf tries for a takedown but Pilkington circles away easily
and Pilkington counters with a right hand to the body.
scalf misses with a combination

and Pilkington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pilkington leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
scalf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
scalf is looking to break free of the clinch but Pilkington has double underhooks.
scalf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilkington controlling the action here for a moment.
scalf has had enough of the clinch but Pilkington keeps him there for the moment.
Pilkington has scalf pressed against the cage, preventing scalf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
scalf is trying to break the clinch but Pilkington has him pressed against the cage.
Pilkington stalls.
Pilkington has had enough of the clinch but scalf keeps him there for the moment.
scalf can't break the clinch.
Pilkington leaning his opponent against the cage.

Pilkington breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
scalf scores with a punch to the head.
Pilkington misses with a double jab.
scalf wants to clinch but Pilkington slips to the side
and Pilkington counters with a nice uppercut.
scalf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pilkington counters with a good low kick that scalf was not able to check.
scalf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pilkington.
Pilkington lands with a nice combination. scalf backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilkington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
scalf tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pilkington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pilkington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
scalf misses with a combination
and Pilkington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pilkington wants to clinch.
scalf closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pilkington counters with a right hand to the body.
scalf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pilkington counters with a stiff right hand.
Pilkington throws a series of punches but scalf avoids them all with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pilkington throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Pilkington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pilkington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Pilkington!