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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Scotsdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hearld dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Phillip Scotsdale has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Phillip Scotsdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, hearld dam!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scotsdale looks to land a combination but dam avoids it well.
dam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scotsdale but Scotsdale pushes him off and we're back to square one.
dam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scotsdale sprawls well. Scotsdale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. dam gets slowly back to his feet.
dam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phillip Scotsdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hearld dam.
Scotsdale throws a leg kick but dam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scotsdale goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scotsdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
dam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scotsdale.
dam shoots in for a takedown but Scotsdale shows good takedown defense.
dam shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scotsdale is trying to defend but dam finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
dam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
dam controlling the action here.
Scotsdale wants to control but dam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dam 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.
Scotsdale blocking the ground and pound attempt from dam.
Scotsdale trying to hold on to dam's head to control him but dam postures up.
dam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scotsdale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scotsdale thumps dam with a low kick.
dam avoids the body shot from Scotsdale.
dam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scotsdale swivels and escapes.
Scotsdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillip Scotsdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scotsdale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phillip Scotsdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from dam is defended easily by Scotsdale.
dam looks gassed!
Scotsdale doesn't manage to clinch there - dam circles away.
Scotsdale misses with a head kick.
dam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
dam stopping the sweep attempt from Scotsdale.
dam looking to sit in guard and control but Scotsdale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Scotsdale trying to control but dam is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dam wants to stand and escape but Scotsdale is having none of it.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Scotsdale dominated that 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.
Scotsdale drives through and clinches with dam against the cage.
Scotsdale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
dam blocks a head kick by Scotsdale.
Scotsdale throws a shot to the body.
dam shoots in for a takedown but Scotsdale shows good takedown defense.
dam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scotsdale circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scotsdale.
Nice body kick from Scotsdale.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scotsdale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scotsdale throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scotsdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scotsdale lands a head kick that stumbles dam and the fighters go to the mat.
dam is rocked!
It looks like hearld dam has been cut.
Scotsdale trying to control the position from guard on top but dam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dam is breathing heavily.
dam is looking to stand up but Scotsdale isn't so interested in that idea.
Scotsdale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Scotsdale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotsdale trying to control the position from guard on top but dam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Scotsdale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Scotsdale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on hearld dam's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Scotsdale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scotsdale.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
dam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Scotsdale gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from dam.
dam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scotsdale keeps working.
dam controlling the action here.
dam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scotsdale keeps working.
dam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
dam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scotsdale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for dam on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotsdale tries to roll over but dam keeps him under control.
dam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
dam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scotsdale is trying to control but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Scotsdale.
Scotsdale scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scotsdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
dam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scotsdale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick from Scotsdale lands but dam takes it in his stride.
Scotsdale lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scotsdale connects with a high kick.
dam is still on wobbly legs! Can Scotsdale finish him?
dam walks forward, straight into a front kick from Scotsdale.
dam seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scotsdale tries to clinch but dam moves out of range.
dam blocks a head kick by Scotsdale.
Scotsdale looks for the body kick but dam saw that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scotsdale!
dam shoots in looking for a takedown. Scotsdale tries to sprawl out of it but dam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scotsdale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
dam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scotsdale as he jumps to the side.
Phillip Scotsdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hearld dam.
dam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scotsdale throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scotsdale takes a swing at dam's ribcage but misses.
Scotsdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scotsdale tries to clinch but dam is having none of it.
dam takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Scotsdale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scotsdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
dam slips a jab and a cross from Scotsdale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotsdale tries to land a front kick but dam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scotsdale throws a right and a left that both miss.
dam shoots in but no luck this time.
Scotsdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scotsdale lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Scotsdale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Scotsdale keeping moving, preventing dam from controlling successfully.
dam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
dam working some strikes from top position.
dam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phillip Scotsdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as dam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scotsdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
dam postures up in Scotsdale's guard and throws a big left but Scotsdale blocks it.
dam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scotsdale is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
dam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Scotsdale trying to control the position.
Scotsdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
hearld dam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
dam throwing strikes from guard but Scotsdale blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Scotsdale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scotsdale, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Scotsdale!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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