PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Tw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissors comes into the arena with Paper Cut - Linkin Park blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Scissors
vs
Tw

181 cm
29
185 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

185 cm
26
180 lbs
13 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Scissors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henri Tw!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissors looks to land a combination but Tw avoids it well.
Tw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scissors paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scissors tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scissors throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tw.
Tw swats away the attempt to clinch by Scissors.
Scissors throws a hook to the side of Tw's head but Tw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scissors misses with a two punch combination.
Scissors looks for the body kick but Tw saw that one coming.
Tw avoids the body shot from Scissors.

Scissors closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tw tries to break free but Scissors pushes him back against the cage.
Tw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tw can't get the takedown.
Tw tries to pull guard but Scissors holds him up against the cage and eventually Tw drops back down to his feet.
Scissors works on Tw's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scissors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scissors.
Tw trying to stall but Scissors improves his position.
Scissors content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Scissors.
Scissors working Tw over with knees to the body.
Scissors scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scissors gets underhooks to prevent Tw's takedown attempt.
Kyle Scissors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Tw.
Scissors lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tw wants a takedown but no success here.
Tw looks gassed!
Scissors pushes Tw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scissors is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors slowing the pace effectively.
Scissors gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Scissors prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scissors lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tw being controlled against the cage.
Tw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scissors looking to throw knees to the head but Tw is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Scissors.
Scissors is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scissors scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Scissors landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Scissors.
Scissors works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scissors pushes Tw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Scissors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Scissors has Tw up against the cage in a clinch.

Scissors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Scissors has closed the distance and engaged Tw in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scissors.

Scissors breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scissors throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Scissors darts in and clinches Tw up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scissors pulls his leg out and moves away.
Scissors looks to score with a jab to the body but Tw is just out of range.

Scissors shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tw's guard.
Scissors works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scissors throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scissors is looking to take a break and control but Tw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Scissors dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Scissors explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scissors thuds his shin into the meat of Tw's side.
Scissors throws a sloppy head kick and Tw moves out of range easily.
Kyle Scissors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissors moves in looking to clinch but Tw pushes him off.
Scissors misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scissors scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scissors lands a glancing blow to the side of Tw's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scissors takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scissors fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tw avoids it really well and circles away.
Scissors tries to clinch but Tw moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scissors.
Scissors thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tw.
Scissors is looking to slow Tw down with leg kicks.
Tw is breathing heavily.
Tw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scissors pinned against the cage. Scissors gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scissors tries to clinch but Tw moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Scissors. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors looks to land a combination. Tw sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Henri Tw has been cut.
Scissors throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scissors fails to land with a series of punches.
Scissors wants to clinch.

Tw closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scissors to the mat! Scissors manages to get full guard.
Scissors is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Scissors is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Scissors has escaped and now he's on top!
Scissors throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissors working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tw wants to stand up but Scissors is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Scissors dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henri Tw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Scissors throws a series of punches but Tw avoids them all with ease.
Tw moves forwards but Scissors connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scissors lands with a hook. Tw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scissors is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tw can do to turn this around?
Scissors shoots in for a takedown but Tw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scissors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Scissors shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tw keeping moving, preventing Scissors from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tw is on top in guard.

Tw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Scissors is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Scissors has escaped and now he's on top!
Tw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scissors wants to control from the top but Tw keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kyle Scissors.
Tw blocks the body kick.
Scissors swinging wildly here.
Kyle Scissors is winning the standup battle so far.

Scissors gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tw is trying to trip Scissors. He has hold of a leg but Scissors is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tw persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Scissors wants to sweep here but Tw controlling him for the moment.
Scissors keeping moving, preventing Tw from controlling successfully.
Scissors is trying to keep Tw in close.
Kyle Scissors overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tw looking to pass the guard.
Scissors is trying to control the position but Tw postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kyle Scissors.
Scissors throws a chopping leg kick but Tw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tw blocks a head kick by Scissors.
Scissors fails with an attempt to clinch.

Scissors manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tw on his heels. He'll look to pass Tw's guard now, I'm sure.
Kyle Scissors is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scissors looking to sit in guard and control but Tw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tw trying to control the position from guard on top but Scissors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Scissors showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scissors 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Scissors!