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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oishi Yoshio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Bang - By Barry Scott. Yoshio has chosen "Stronger" by Kanye West as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Barry Scott could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oishi Yoshio's chin.
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160 cm
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166 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
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178 cm
33
168 lbs
19 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Scott! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Oishi Yoshio! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scott takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yoshio throws a quick inside leg kick. Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshio as he avoids it easily. Yoshio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Scott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Scott throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshio counters with a lovely shot to the body. Yoshio tries to score with a low kick but Scott moves his leg out of the way. Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshio avoids a kick to the body.
Yoshio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Yoshio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it. Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshio misses the shot to the body. Scott thumps Yoshio with a low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Scott throws a hook but Yoshio avoids it easily. Scott lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yoshio. Scott tries to score with a low kick but Yoshio moves his leg out of the way. Scott looks to land a right hand but Yoshio moved out of range. Yoshio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scott rather than just go for the knockout. Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Scott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yoshio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Scott looks to throw a body kick and Yoshio counters with a lovely straight right hand! Scott sizes up Yoshio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Yoshio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshio was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott. Yoshio is looking to slow Scott down with leg kicks. Yoshio jabs Scott right on the nose. Scott blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target. Yoshio throws a jab when Scott was well out of range. A combination from Scott does no damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yoshio tries to score with a low kick but Scott moves his leg out of the way. Yoshio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sloppy strikes from Yoshio. Those never looked like landing. A jab from Scott misses. Scott slips under a jab. Scott takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Scott thows a body shot but no joy. Scott takes one to the chin there. Scott lands with a nice combination. Yoshio backs away looking to recover. Yoshio connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yoshio catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Scott scores with a jab to the jaw. Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshio is just out of range. Scott misses the jab. Yoshio looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range. Decent striking displayed by Scott there. Scott jabs Yoshio right on the nose. Yoshio blinks but takes it well. Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yoshio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Yoshio misses with a head kick.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Barry Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Scott wants to clinch but Yoshio slips to the side and Yoshio counters with a nice uppercut. Yoshio scores with a jab to the head.
Scott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoshio doesn't seem bothered though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yoshio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yoshio. A jab from Yoshio misses. An inside leg kick lands from Scott. Yoshio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Oishi Yoshio has been cut. Scott slips a straight right by Yoshio. Scott throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yoshio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
Scott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yoshio. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Yoshio tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it. Yoshio blocks a low kick nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oishi Yoshio will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Oishi Yoshio's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yoshio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yoshio enables Scott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yoshio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Scott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Yoshio wants to sweep but no luck. Scott is pushing down on Yoshio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yoshio is fighting to maintain full guard but Scott has managed to sneak the leg through. Scott working Yoshio over with strikes. Scott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Yoshio trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yoshio tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Yoshio manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Yoshio keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. Scott looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Scott has his hands on Yoshio's head, controlling the position. Scott wants to sweep here but Yoshio controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yoshio landing with the ground and pound. Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet. Yoshio lands a couple of digs. Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet. Scott has momentary wrist control but Yoshio slips an elbow through the middle. Yoshio has gone for a leg lock! Scott slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yoshio's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yoshio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scott is working Yoshio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Scott throws a strike but Yoshio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Yoshio throwing strikes but missing. Yoshio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Yoshio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now. Yoshio looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yoshio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there. Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Yoshio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott working some strikes from top position. Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Yoshio has wrist control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Scott trying to control but Yoshio is working from the bottom. Yoshio trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Scott dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Oishi Yoshio's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yoshio misses with an uppercut. Oishi Yoshio seems to be getting the better of the standup. Scott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Scott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Yoshio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott. Scott throws a push kick but Yoshio slaps the foot to one side. A clash of legs there as Yoshio blocks the low kick. Scott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scott connects with a leg kick. Yoshio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Yoshio scores with a nice head shot. Horrible takedown by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by Yoshio which made him look bad. Yoshio motions for Scott to come forward. Yoshio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshio.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yoshio lands a leg kick that knocks Scott off balance momentarily. Scott takes a swing at Yoshio's ribcage but misses. Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshio lands a jab to Scott's midsection. Yoshio throws a lazy head kick and Scott counters by moving into the clinch. Scott struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshio controls his hands.
The referee calls for Yoshio to work.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Yoshio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow. Scott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yoshio is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Scott digs a right hand into Yoshio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yoshio's gas tank. Scott is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshio gets an underhook and turns Scott into the cage. Yoshio blocks an uppercut.
Scott scores with a shot to the side of Yoshio's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshio.
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scott blocks a body shot from Yoshio. Yoshio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yoshio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshio uses good head movement to avoid it. Yoshio scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scott lands with a light punch inside. Yoshio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow. Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshio uses good head movement to avoid it. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Scott prevents a body shot from Yoshio. Scott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yoshios head. Yoshio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scott is defending well for now. Yoshio scores with a hook to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Scott.
Yoshio misses with a knee strike.
Scott blocking some punches.
Scott lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yoshio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Yoshio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yoshio lands an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Scott stops a takedown attempt from Yoshio.
Yoshio can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.
Scott lands a hook to the side of the head. Yoshio trying to stall but Scott improves his position.
Scott taking a breather. Yoshio tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short uppercut from Yoshio. Yoshio tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Scott blocks a body shot from Yoshio. Scott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Scott lands on the inside with an uppercut. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Scott blocks an uppercut.
Yoshio looking to stall.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barry Scott. I think Scott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Barry Scott! After the fight, Barry Scott was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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