PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Scott (ranked 930 p4p, 150 weight class) and Miro Bang (ranked 210 p4p, 33 weight class). Scott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alejandro - Lady Gaga. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Scott
vs
Bang

191 cm
27
212 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

200 cm
35
214 lbs
26 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alejandro Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Scott is predictable there

and Bang counters with a single leg into guard. Scott didn't expect that.
Bang with a nice head shot there.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scott wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scott dives on top into guard.

Scott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bang looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scott wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.

Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bang!
Bang working to try and regain half guard.
Scott wants to control the pace but Bang is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang can't escape the position.
Bang is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Scott is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bang is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scott jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Scott is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scott tries to move to mount but Bang blocks the move with his legs.
Bang is looking for a sweep.
Scott has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bang is looking to escape.
Scott controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to control but Bang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Bang actively working from the bottom here.
Bang landing rabbit punches to the side of Scott's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott is trying to control. Bang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Scott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott.

Bang looking for submissions off his back.
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 Alejandro Scott will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Scott scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Scott misses

and Bang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Scott has one foot on Bang's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Scott cracks the inside of Bang's front leg.
Alejandro Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Scott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.

Bang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scott napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet.

Bang tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Scott wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bang looks up at the clock and then as Scott takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Scott is trying to buck Bang off.

Bang tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Scott is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scott tries to escape but Bang is in control.
Scott takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Scott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scott is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bang asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Scott is pushing Bang's head away, looking to escape. Bang manages to hold on to the position though.

Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Bang tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scott is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bang has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scott has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Miro Bang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bang drops his hands momentarily and Scott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy body kick from Scott

and Bang counters with a takedown into side control.
Scott is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bang asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Scott trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scott has escaped the position, nice work there.
Check out the look on Bang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bang asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miro Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scott is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Bang tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet.
Scott dodges the ground and pound from Bang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang prevents Scott from escaping the position.
Bang working the ground and pound from side control.

Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet.
Bang working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet.

Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Scott is defending well.

Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scott, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Scott is defending well.

Bang swings around for an armbar but Scott sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bang's guard.

Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bang keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bang's guard.

Scott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scott works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang can't escape the position.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Bang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bang is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miro Bang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Miro Bang!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Miro Bang waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.