PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Souleymane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Scofield's choice of entrance music: Ballad of Worms. Michael Scofield is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Souleymane
vs
Scofield

198 cm
20
217 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

183 cm
26
206 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Souleymane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Scofield!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scofield is defended easily by Souleymane.
Scofield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Souleymane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souleymane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scofield blocks a head kick by Souleymane.
Souleymane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Scofield or perhaps it was just good defense by Souleymane which made him look bad.

Scofield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Souleymane to the mat! Souleymane manages to get full guard.

Scofield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scofield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souleymane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Souleymane tries to get out of the position.
Souleymane keeping moving, preventing Scofield from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scofield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Souleymane keeping moving, preventing Scofield from controlling successfully.

Scofield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Souleymane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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.

Scofield drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Souleymane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scofield has Souleymane in his guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scofield is looking for a triangle but Souleymane pushes his legs off easily.
Scofield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scofield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Scofield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Scofield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Souleymane defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scofield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Souleymane wants to control from the top but Scofield keeps moving.
Souleymane tries to stand but Scofield is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Scofield dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Scofield on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Scofield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Scofield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scofield throws a combination that misses
enabling Souleymane to counter with a crisp jab.
Scofield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souleymane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Souleymane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scofield. Scofield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scofield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souleymane.
Souleymane tries to work over Scofield's front leg with a kick but Scofield checks it.
Scofield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ali Souleymane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scofield.
Scofield throws a series of punches but Souleymane avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souleymane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Souleymane takes a swing at Scofield's ribcage but misses.
Souleymane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scofield in his tracks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scofield.
Scofield dives in and grabs Souleymane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Souleymane pushes down on Scofield's head and hops out.
Souleymane throws out a leg kick but Scofield moves out of range and Souleymane only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Souleymane.
Souleymane is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scofield shoots in for a double leg but Souleymane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scofield misses with a lunging right hand
and Souleymane counters with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane jabs at Scofield's body.
Scofield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Souleymane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ali Souleymane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scofield.
Scofield is breathing heavily.
Souleymane slaps away a takedown attempt from Scofield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scofield misses with a double jab
and Souleymane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Souleymane swings for the body but Scofield moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane swings for the body but Scofield moves out of range.
Scofield dives in and grabs Souleymane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Souleymane pushes down on Scofield's head and hops out.
Souleymane cracks a nice hook into Scofield's ribs.
Souleymane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scofield.
Souleymane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Souleymane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scofield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scofield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Souleymane but Souleymane pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane misses with a head kick.
Scofield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Souleymane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scofield momentarily.
Souleymane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Souleymane wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Scofield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scofield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souleymane.
Scofield looks for a takedown but Souleymane sprawls well.
Scofield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Souleymane counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Scofield looks for a takedown but Souleymane sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Souleymane 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. This is the final round!

Souleymane throws a sloppy head kick and Scofield moves out of range easily.

Scofield drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scofield trying to control the position from guard on top but Souleymane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souleymane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scofield might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Souleymane kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Scofield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Souleymane working a defensive guard but Scofield manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scofield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Souleymane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Scofield trying to control the position but Souleymane is working away.
Scofield moves into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scofield trying to control but Souleymane is having none of it.
Scofield controlling from mount.
Souleymane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scofield swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Scofield!