PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ante Gardasevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Scott might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Down Under. Gardasevic has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPUSG9feE6k as his entrance music. Jason Scott had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Scott
vs
Gardasevic

180 cm
22
144 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

170 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158
Merciless Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ante Gardasevic!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Gardasevic. No joy for Scott on that attempt.
Ante Gardasevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardasevic misses with a head kick.
Gardasevic throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
Gardasevic misses with an uppercut
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gardasevic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scott counters with a three punch combo that has Gardasevic backing up. Gardasevic nods at Scott to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circling - Gardasevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott moves away from the strike by Gardasevic.
Gardasevic misses with a looping right.
Gardasevic's coach down at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gardasevic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scott needs to keep his hands up - Gardasevic had a free shot at his head there.
Gardasevic swings widly with a right hand

and Scott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Scott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gardasevic sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott seems to be looking for submissions.
Gardasevic is trying to stand up here but Scott is controlling him well.
Scott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Scott lands a nice short elbow.

Scott is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott throwing shots but Gardasevic is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing that Scott has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Scott is stalling here. Gardasevic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Scott seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gardasevic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gardasevic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gardasevic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scott pushes Gardasevic off looking to stand but Gardasevic dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Gardasevic 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to stand up here but Gardasevic is controlling him well.
Scott is pressing down on Gardasevic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Scott wants to get back to his feet but Gardasevic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gardasevic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardasevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ante Gardasevic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Scott slips a jab from Gardasevic.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Ante Gardasevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scott dives in and grabs Gardasevic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gardasevic pushes down on Scott's head and hops out.
Gardasevic takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott staying out of range there.
Gardasevic misses with a hook
and Scott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gardasevic tries to score with a low kick but Scott moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jason Scott will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
Gardasevic looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
Gardasevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Gardasevic lands a nice shot that snaps Scott's head back.
Gardasevic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gardasevic misses with a wild body shot.

Scott shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gardasevic's guard.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gardasevic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott trying to control but Gardasevic is working from the bottom.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Gardasevic is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott passes Gardasevic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gardasevic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scott working the head and body with strikes.
Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott winds up and cracks Gardasevic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gardasevic wants to get back to his feet.

Scott is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott stops Gardasevic from getting back to his feet.
Scott is trying to control. Gardasevic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Gardasevic is defending the position.
Scott tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gardasevic controls his leg.
Gardasevic is trying to stand up here but Scott is controlling him well.
Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gardasevic is not content to let Scott control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gardasevic wants to get back to his feet.
Scott 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.

Gardasevic kicks off Scott and gets to his feet.
Gardasevic throws a low kick, looking for Scott's leg but Scott calmly moves out of range.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Gardasevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardasevic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scott momentarily.
Gardasevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
Gardasevic lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Gardasevic.
Gardasevic throws an off balance right hand
and Scott counters with a big head kick but Gardasevic shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardasevic throws a big shot that misses.
Gardasevic lands a nice looking body shot.
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.
Gardasevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gardasevic misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Scott has closed the distance and engaged Gardasevic in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gardasevic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gardasevic tries to break free but Scott pushes him back against the cage.
Scott prevents Gardasevic from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardasevic wants to break free but Scott has control.
Scott misses with a punch to the body.
Scott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gardasevic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Scott will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gardasevic throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scott defending well as Gardasevic loads up on a big left hand.

Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gardasevic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Scott sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gardasevic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Scott looks up at the clock and then as Gardasevic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Scott smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Scott lands a nice forearm strike.
Gardasevic is trying to get back to his feet.
Scott wants to control but Gardasevic is keeping him busy.
Gardasevic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gardasevic stops Scott from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gardasevic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gardasevic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gardasevic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardasevic keeps working.
An elbow from Scott crashes against the mat.
Ante Gardasevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is putting a hurting on Gardasevic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Scott cracks Gardasevic with a big right hand but Gardasevic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Scott cracks Gardasevic with a big right hand but Gardasevic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Scott in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Scott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scott working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Scott are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gardasevic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Scott.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with the ground and pound.
Gardasevic is not content to let Scott control the position.
Scott has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jason Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gardasevic squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Scott tries to control but Gardasevic wriggling away.
Scott with good strikes from the mount here!
Scott content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott breaks from Gardasevic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Scott pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Scott throwing strikes here but Gardasevic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Scott trying to control but Gardasevic is having none of it.
Scott with shots to the head and body - Gardasevic looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardasevic taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardasevic throwing hammer fists to the chest of Scott. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason Scott!
Jason Scott decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.