PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brew Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brew Master has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Master
vs
Scott

196 cm
26
268 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

197 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brew Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Scott!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Master.
Master seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and Master counters with a nice body shot.
Master lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Master decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Master trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
Scott wants to control but Master is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Master trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it.

Scott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Master pulls his head out easily.
Scott is not content to let Master control the position.
Scott taking some punishment here, with Master in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott is concentrating on defense, preventing Master from advancing position.
Master wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Master working Scott over with strikes.
Master is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Master is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Master lands with a punch from half guard.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Master is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott looks winded!
Scott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Master is trying to control. Scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Master working the head and body with strikes.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Master. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Master slips a nice elbow through Scott's hands, connecting with Scott's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Master lands a nice short elbow.

Scott is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scott is still in real trouble! Can Master finish him?
Master scores with a big shot! Scott's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Scott! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brew Master!