PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Scott
vs
Jake Simpson

197 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.

Simpson gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scott won't allow Simpson to pass to mount.
Scott controlling the position well.
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.

Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott is staying active underneath Simpson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scott has his hands clasped together around Simpson's back. He's all about the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is trying to control but can't.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Scott pulls Simpson in close to prevent any damage.

Scott working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.

Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simpson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scott can't keep his opponent in guard - Simpson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott trying to get back to full guard but Simpson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Simpson wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Scott tries to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Simpson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Scott bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Simpson trying to control the position.
Simpson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Frank Scott wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Simpson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Scott is trying to keep Simpson in close.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Scott looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Scott has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Simpson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Scott.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott is trying to escape the position but Simpson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Simpson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Scott moves into the clinch.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Scott has the dominant position.

Simpson lands a takedown into guard.
Scott lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simpson!
Scott controlling his opponent.
Simpson is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Scott.
Scott looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simpson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Scott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simpson's best efforts.
Simpson is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is doing well to control the position and prevent Simpson from advancing to side control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Scott just wasn't active enough.

Scott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simpson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
You can see the frustration on Simpson's face as Scott controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott avoids the strikes from the bottom by Simpson.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom here.

Scott stands up and beckons Simpson to his feet.

Simpson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Scott dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Simpson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Simpson tightens his grip and picks Scott up, before dumping him to the ground. Scott manages to land in guard.
Scott has Simpson pulled in close to control his posture.

Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott is controlling Simpson's posture.
Simpson trying to move into half guard but instead Scott has managed to sweep!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simpson wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Simpson has eaten all the pies!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Frank Scott wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Scott gets a double leg takedown into Simpson's guard.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scott stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simpson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scott preventing the sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Scott.

Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Scott working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Scott seems keen to control Simpson's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scott working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Scott controls Simpson momentarily but Simpson frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simpson is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Scott has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Simpson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Scott.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Scott!