PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Scout (ranked 8991 p4p, 728 weight class) and Anton Dolvoz (ranked 25888 p4p, 780 weight class). William Scout has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Scout
vs
Dolvoz

185 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Scout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anton Dolvoz!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolvoz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scout is looking to clinch.
Dolvoz shoots in for a takedown but Scout shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scout seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Scout shoots in for a double leg but Dolvoz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Dolvoz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dolvoz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dolvoz blocks a body shot from Scout.
Dolvoz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
William Scout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Dolvoz.
A left hand lands to the body for Dolvoz.
Scout dodges an elbow strike from Dolvoz.

Scout breaks the clinch.
That kick from Dolvoz tenderised Scout's leg. Scout is trying to keep his angry face on.

Scout moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dolvoz gets control of Scout's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dolvoz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Dolvoz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scout doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scout manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Scout's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Dolvoz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolvoz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dolvoz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scout. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scout pushing down on Dolvoz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dolvoz wants to control but Scout is keeping busy.
Scout lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dolvoz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dolvoz pushes Scout off looking to stand but Scout dives back in and keeps control.
Dolvoz tries to roll over but Scout keeps him under control.

Scout wants to work for an arm triangle but Dolvoz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scout is keen to just control but Dolvoz is a slippery customer.
Dolvoz tries to roll over but Scout keeps him under control.
Dolvoz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches - $300/Week. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dolvoz trying to control from the bottom.
Dolvoz wants to get back to his feet.
Scout looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dolvoz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Scout controlling the pace.
Scout blocks the strikes from Dolvoz.
Scout controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scout lands strikes from half guard.

Scout is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dolvoz sees it coming and defends easily.
Dolvoz tries to roll over but Scout keeps him under control.
Scout looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dolvoz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Dolvoz kicks off Scout and gets to his feet.

Dolvoz closes the distance and clinches.
Dolvoz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scout walks away with a smile on his face. Dolvoz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dolvoz lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dolvoz or perhaps it was just good defense by Scout, which made it look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scout tries to clinch up.
Dolvoz shoots in but Scout avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Dolvoz clinches up with Scout and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dolvoz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Dolvoz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dolvoz is trying to drag Scout to the mat but Scout just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scout fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dolvoz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scout prevents it.
Dolvoz tries to pull guard but Scout won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Dolvoz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Scout gets a clinch.
Dolvoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dolvoz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scout is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scout is trying to maintain a safe position but Dolvoz gets an underhook and turns Scout into the cage.
Scout is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dolvoz can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scout.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dolvoz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scout tries to work over Dolvoz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scout gets underhooks to prevent Dolvoz's takedown attempt.
William Scout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Dolvoz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Scout fails to land.
Scout trying to stall but Dolvoz improves his position.
Scout working aggressively here.
Dolvoz stalling in the clinch.
Dolvoz tries to pull guard but Scout won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scout fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dolvoz stalling in the clinch.
Scout tries to pull guard but Dolvoz won't allow it.
Scout tries to stall but Dolvoz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scout throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scout gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dolvoz.
Scout is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scout.
Scout fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scout fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Scout fails to land.
Scout swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scout looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scout is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scout blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dolvoz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scout walks away with a smile on his face. Dolvoz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good leg kick by Dolvoz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice takedown defense from Scout. No joy for Dolvoz on that attempt.

Dolvoz moves into the clinch.
Dolvoz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scout walks away with a smile on his face. Dolvoz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dolvoz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scout in his tracks.

Dolvoz closes the distance and clinches.
Dolvoz tries to pull guard but Scout won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dolvoz as Scout tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dolvoz.

Dolvoz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scout pushes down on Dolvoz's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolvoz is looking to control Scout's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dolvoz avoid being mounted?
Dolvoz is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolvoz is trying to stand back up but Scout is controlling him
Dolvoz wants to get back to full guard.
Scout trying to control the action but Dolvoz is working from the bottom.
William Scout overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dolvoz wants to improve his position but Scout is controlling well.

Scout has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dolvoz defend it? Scout steps over the head and cranks it - Dolvoz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Scout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Scout!