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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Johnny Cash - Hurt. Scott is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bang - By Barry Scott. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Scott!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scott.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Scott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Scott blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Scott misses.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Scott. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Scott clinches up against the cage.
Scott misses with a body punch.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller breaks the clinch.
A cross from Miller lands.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
Miller walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miller. Scott shrugs it off though.
Scott wants to land a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scott lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Scott.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Scott scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott checks a leg kick nicely.
Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scott manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scott trying to control the position.
Scott might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miller kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miller punishes Scott's body with a nice straight punch.
Scott avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scott.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scott pinned against the cage. Scott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Scott tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Miller checks a low kick from Scott.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller slips a straight right by Scott.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Scott will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Miller throws a leg kick but Scott moved away.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scott avoids the head kick by Miller.
Matt Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Scott blocks the low kick.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller blocks the body kick.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Scott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Scott counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scott can pounce on him.
Miller tries for a takedown but Scott circles away easily
and Scott counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Scott moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Scott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller misses with a leg kick
and Scott counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miller checks a low kick from Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Scott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Scott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Scott finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Scott's corner calls for a 1-2. Scott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miller looks for a takedown but Scott sprawls well.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Scott scores with a shot to the body.
Scott fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miller checks it well.
Scott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miller.
Scott checks a leg kick.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Scott sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Scott is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miller's half guard.
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Well, if Scott is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miller's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scott.
Barry Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scott to score with a decent uppercut.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Scott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Scott manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scott pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miller is out of range and Scott settles back down.
Scott connects with a looping right hand.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller moves away from the strike by Scott.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice jab there from Miller.
Miller scores with a takedown into Scott's guard.
Scott has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Scott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Scott!
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Scott postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Miller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Scott avoids it.
Scott is looking to score with low kicks.
Scott moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Miller lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Scott seems unphased.
Miller checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miller.
Scott is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Scott is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Scott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller postures up in Scott's guard and throws a big left but Scott blocks it.
Scott looking for subs off his back but Miller has passed one foot through into half guard.
Scott is not content to let Miller control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Barry Scott just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Scott off balance momentarily.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Scott throws a leg kick that is checked
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Scott.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller scores with a one two! Scott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Scott takes one to the side of the head.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Miller.
Miller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scott is looking to reverse the position.
Miller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Scott is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scott defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a strike but Scott avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scott is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Scott trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Miller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A bone on bone clash there as Miller blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Scott misses.
Miller dives in and grabs Scott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller shoots in and bounces Scott off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Miller is fighting to break Scott's control of his arms but Scott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Barry Scott hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Miller throws a leg kick
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miller had his way with Barry Scott in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Scott misses.
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Scott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miller!
Scott controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Barry Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Scott there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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.
Scott sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Miller wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Miller tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scott wants to control but instead Miller manages to regain half guard.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Barry Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Miller looks for a takedown but Scott sprawls well.
Scott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck for Scott with that takedown attempt.
Scott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Matt Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scott has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scott connects with a right hand. Miller shakes it off.
A right-left combo lands from Scott.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Scott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miller thows a leg kick but Scott checks it
and Scott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller connects with a jab.
Miller tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miller is looking to chop away at Scott's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barry Scott.
Well Scott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Scott!
Barry Scott is the new lightweight champion!
Barry Scott decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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