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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Cliffs Of Dover By Eric Johnson. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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187 cm
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150 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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170 cm
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160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Scott! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Lashley! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scott clinches with his opponent.
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lashley fails with the takedown and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Scott tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lashley controls his leg. Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lashley trying to control but Scott postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scott passes to full mount! Scott gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Scott closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lashley's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lashley looking to control.
Lashley looking for a sweep. Not yet Lashley, not yet. Lashley is trying to keep Scott in close.
Scott gets to his feet. Lashley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lashley throws a head kick that misses. Lashley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Scott to score an easy takedown into full guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lashley is proving hard to escape from. Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lashley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lashley wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lashley is trying to control the position but Scott postures up. Scott tries to stand but Lashley is controlling from the bottom. Scott is breathing heavily. Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Lashley. Lashley wants to control but Scott passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lashley has managed to free his arm - good work. Lashley wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it. Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lashley wants to get back to full guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lashley gets back to full guard.
Lashley trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Scott dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lashley fails with the takedown. Scott tries to clinch but Lashley moves out of range. Lashley doesn't succeed with the takedown and Scott counters with a single leg into guard. Lashley didn't expect that. Scott scoring with some ground and pound. Scott throwing strikes from guard but Lashley blocks nicely. Scott 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. Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lashley trying to control the position.
Scott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Scott really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Scott wants to stand and escape but instead Lashley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Lashley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lashley dives in and grabs Scott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes down on Lashley's head and hops out. Jason Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lashley. Lashley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scott pinned against the cage. Scott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown but Scott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lashley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Lashley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lashley off to one side. Lashley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Scott counters with a flying knee. Nice. Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lashley swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jason Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lashley fails to land the takedown. Scott is looking to clinch but Lashley is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lashley shoots in and drives through. Scott sprawls well. Lashley shoots and misses and Scott holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Scott - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scott breaks from the clinch.
Lashley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scott tries to avoid it but Lashley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scott to the ground. Scott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Lashley looks for a takedown but Scott sprawls well. Lashley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lashley misses with a takedown attempt and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lashley has a closed guard, preventing Scott from standing up. Scott is in close to Lashley's body, working some short punches and elbows. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Scott stands up from guard. Let's bang! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lashley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Scott blocks a head kick by Lashley.
Scott instigates a clinch. Lashley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Scott dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Scott wants to clinch up but Lashley keeps it at a distance. A head kick from Scott lands but Lashley takes it in his stride. Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown but Scott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lashley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Lashley gets caught flat footed, as Scott shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Scott stands up from Lashley's guard - Scott perhaps looking for a knockout. Lashley with a lazy takedown attempt and Scott counters with a leg kick. Lashley has his takedown stuffed and Scott counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Scott. Jason Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lashley. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lashley is working an open guard so Scott takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. A nice combination there by Scott.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lashley shoots and misses and Scott counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scott. Lashley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scott pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lashley with a lazy takedown attempt and Scott holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robert Lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Scott gets the takedown into side control. Scott tries to advance to mount but can't. Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Lashley is defending well. Scott working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scott fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Scott wants to stand but Lashley has his arm trapped. Lashley struggling a bit here. Lashley manages to get back to half guard. Lashley is looking to improve his position.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lashley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lashley. Lashley looking for a sweep. Not yet Lashley, not yet. Scott trying to control but Lashley is working from the bottom. Lashley tries to land a sweep but no joy. Scott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Scott looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scott drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lashley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lashley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lashley! Lashley has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Scott! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Scott is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Jason Scott showed his dominance in that final round. Well Scott 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Scott!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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