PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erin Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Scott will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cameron
vs
Scott

204 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Erin Cameron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Scott!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cameron.

Cameron forces Scott back against the cage and clinches.

Cameron jumps into guard, dragging Scott to the mat.
Cameron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cameron tries to get out of the position.
Scott wants to stand and escape but instead Cameron has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cameron wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Cameron from controlling successfully.
Cameron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cameron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cameron really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scott has a closed guard, preventing Cameron from standing up.
Cameron trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Erin Cameron.
Scott with a poor takedown

and Cameron counters with a takedown into side control.
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Cameron will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cameron working the ground and pound.
Scott is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cameron off and has taken his back!

Scott working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott wants to control the position but Cameron frees himself and scrambles - Scott manages to regain control in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to advance to mount but Cameron denies him.
Cameron has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cameron regains half guard.
Cameron regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cameron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott prevents Cameron from getting back to his feet.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Cameron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron has Scott pulled in close to control his posture.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Harry Scott hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Cameron shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cameron tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Cameron not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cameron stands and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron wants to stand but Scott is controlling his arm.
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Cameron wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott is looking to regain half guard here but Cameron keeps moving and retains side control.
Scott looks winded!
Scott bucks up and tries to throw Cameron off but instead Cameron has got his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I really don't envy Scott right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erin Cameron dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Cameron closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scott to the mat! Scott manages to get full guard.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cameron controls the pace.
Scott is trying to keep Cameron in close.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Cameron from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Erin Cameron just wasn't active enough.
Cameron swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Cameron looking to score a takedown here. Scott is defending well but Cameron drives through and ends up in Scott's guard.
Erin Cameron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cameron showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cameron won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Cameron wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Scott wants to sweep here but Cameron controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scott looks to land a combination but Cameron avoids it well.
Erin Cameron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
Cameron throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.

Cameron drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cameron pushing down on Scott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cameron stops Scott from getting back to his feet.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Scott looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to sweep but Cameron has passed to side control!

Cameron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scott takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Cameron's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cameron decides to stand up, so the ref orders Scott to his feet.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Cameron shows good takedown defense.
Cameron tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
Cameron tries to close the distance and clinch but Scott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Cameron throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Scott tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cameron is in Scott's guard.
Scott wants to sweep here but Cameron controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cameron looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erin Cameron dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cameron closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scott to the mat! Scott manages to get full guard.
Cameron trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott controls Cameron momentarily but Cameron frees himself.
Cameron wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Cameron prevents Scott from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Erin Cameron just wasn't active enough.
Cameron tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scott shoots in but no luck this time.

Cameron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cameron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cameron drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scott pulls his leg out and moves away.
Scott tries to clinch

and Cameron decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scott's guard.
Scott wants to stand up but Cameron is controlling him.

Scott has his foot on Cameron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cameron works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cameron content to stall in guard here.
Cameron landing with the ground and pound.

Cameron has gone for a leg lock! Scott slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cameron's guard.
Scott is pushing down on Cameron's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cameron is fighting to maintain full guard but Scott has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron wants to control but Scott passes into side.
Cameron tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Scott tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Scott wants to control but Cameron is keeping him busy.
Cameron is pushing Scott's head away, looking to escape. Scott manages to hold on to the position though.
Cameron prevents Scott from improving position.
Cameron gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scott is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cameron manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cameron pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Scott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cameron's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cameron lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erin Cameron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cameron 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erin Cameron!