Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 102: Farman v McVicker
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Takeda throws the left hand but McScramble avoids the punch easily.
McScramble lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
McScramble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Takeda to the ground. McScramble is now in Takeda's guard.
Takeda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McScramble puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Takeda with the active half guard here but McScramble passes nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Takeda tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
McScramble content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Takeda is looking to regain half guard here but McScramble keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takeda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takeda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as McScramble stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takeda is trying to get back to half guard.
Takeda manages to work his way to half guard, despite McScramble's best efforts.
Takeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McScramble is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing good reports from McScramble'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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeda manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Takeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McScramble is aware though and is defending well.
McScramble won't allow Takeda to sweep him here. #T3#
McScramble trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takeda throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jack McScramble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McScramble darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McScramble is pressing down on Takeda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeda is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, McScramble seems content to control.
Takeda is looking to improve his position.
Takeda felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Takeda is refusing to be controlled, as McScramble sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McScramble pulls his head out easily.
McScramble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda is looking for a sweep. McScramble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takeda is looking to control McScramble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeda avoid being mounted?
McScramble is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda wants to get back to full guard.
McScramble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
McScramble closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jack McScramble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takeda missing with punches from the bottom.
Takeda is looking to improve his position.
Takeda is trying to control but can't.
McScramble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda tries to roll over but McScramble keeps him under control.#T1#
McScramble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McScramble trying to pass the guard but Takeda defending well.
Takeda tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takeda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
McScramble darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Takeda looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeda is pressing down on McScramble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McScramble's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Takeda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McScramble has passed into half guard!
McScramble is thwarting Takeda's attempts to control the position.
McScramble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Takeda throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T3#
McScramble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Takeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McScramble is working away from the top position though.
McScramble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McScramble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McScramble uses his free foot to push down on Takeda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takeda. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takeda is in all sorts of trouble here.
McScramble trying to control but Takeda is having none of it.
Takeda is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McScramble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeda is looking to escape.
Takeda tries to hold on but McScramble pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble dominated that second round.
That's time! McScramble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McScramble on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
McScramble gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takeda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but McScramble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McScramble is looking for a triangle but Takeda pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Takeda has gone for a leg lock! McScramble slips out almost immediately though and dives into Takeda's guard.#REVR#
McScramble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takeda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McScramble puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda is trying to control but can't. #T1#
McScramble works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McScramble staying calm.
Takeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeda is trying to control McScramble's posture but McScramble avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McScramble controlling from side mount.
Takeda is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McScramble seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takeda for as long as he can get away with.
Takeda throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Takeda tries to buck McScramble off but McScramble is having none of it.
McScramble working the ground and pound from side control.
McScramble avoids the strikes from the bottom by Takeda.
McScramble is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Takeda tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
McScramble changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takeda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Takeda struggling a bit here.
McScramble remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Takeda is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McScramble trying to control the position but Takeda is working away.
Takeda misses with an elbow from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McScramble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McScramble has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McScramble!
Our winner, Jack McScramble, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 235 Klimenko vs Nickel
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Funches fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McScramble has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been hearing reports that McScramble has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McScramble slips under a jab.
McScramble tries to counter with a takedown but Funches is quick to defend against it.
McScramble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McScramble tries to counter with a takedown but Funches is quick to defend against it.
Funches scores with a leg kick.
McScramble shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Funches fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McScramble.
McScramble lands a right hook to the body.
Funches misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funches buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
McScramble gets tackled into the cage by Funches. Funches maintains the clinch.
Funches is trying to push McScramble away but McScramble has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Funches has a couple of punches blocked by McScramble. #T1#
Funches lands a nice uppercut.
McScramble leaning against his opponent.
Funches is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McScramble is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funches.
Funches misses with a body punch.
McScramble gets through Funches's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Funches misses with a hook to the ribs.
McScramble blocks an uppercut.
McScramble tries for a takedown. No joy.
Funches pushes McScramble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McScramble has Funches pressed against the cage, preventing Funches from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Funches lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McScramble backwards.
McScramble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funches swings wildly with an uppercut but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funches landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funches misses with some punches.
McScramble dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Funches tries a body shot but McScramble blocks it. #T2#
McScramble landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on McScramble - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
McScramble gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McScramble working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Funches's thigh. Funches counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Funches keeping full guard, as McScramble tries to pass.
McScramble won't allow Funches to get back to his feet. #T3#
Funches keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
McScramble seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Funches wants to get back to his feet but McScramble is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
McScramble drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Funches dives on top into guard.#REVB#
McScramble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McScramble controls Funches momentarily but Funches frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McScramble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Funches's guard. #REVR#
Funches really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McScramble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Funches working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McScramble.
McScramble trying to move into half guard but instead Funches has managed to sweep!#REVB#
McScramble is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
McScramble looking for a guillotine here but Funches defends easily.
McScramble wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Funches dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Funches throws out a loose jab but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ron Funches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McScramble on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Funches thows a leg kick but McScramble checks it #TD#
and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Funches won't be happy with that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McScramble working the ground and pound.
McScramble trying to control the position but Funches is working away.
McScramble advances nicely into full mount.
Funches's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McScramble moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Funches has worked his arm free - good work by Funches!
Funches is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McScramble is controlling him well.#T1#
McScramble sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Funches is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from McScramble seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funches is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McScramble has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Funches prevents McScramble from improving position.
McScramble in side control, throwing shots but Funches defends. #SUB#
McScramble tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McScramble has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
McScramble has an Americana. Funches didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McScramble is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McScramble hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack McScramble!
Our winner, Jack McScramble, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 228 Pinks vs McKane
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch but McScramble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
McScramble moves into the clinch.
McScramble is working for takedown but Ekelund is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ekelund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McScramble avoids it.
Ekelund pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
McScramble works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ekelund looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekelund, not yet.
Ekelund keeping full guard, as McScramble tries to pass.
McScramble with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble looking to pass the guard.
McScramble is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Ekelund wants to sweep here but McScramble controlling him for the moment.
McScramble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
McScramble drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ekelund dives on top into guard.#REVB#
McScramble looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ekelund puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ekelund prevents McScramble from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from McScramble'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.
Ekelund not doing much here. #T2#
Ekelund trying to control the action but McScramble is working from the bottom.
McScramble has a hand on Ekelund's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ekelund takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ekelund looking to control but McScramble is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McScramble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Ekelund controlling the pace for now.
McScramble reaches up and holds on to Ekelund to control the position.
McScramble regains half guard.
Ekelund prevents McScramble from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ekelund wants to take a breather but McScramble is having none of it.
McScramble tries to roll over but Ekelund keeps him under control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
McScramble looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. McScramble manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dick Ekelund will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
McScramble gets tackled into the cage by Ekelund. Ekelund maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
McScramble just leaning against Ekelund, taking a breather.
McScramble will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ekelund up against the cage.
Ekelund scores with a shot to the side of McScramble's head. #TD#
McScramble lands a takedown into guard.
McScramble slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
McScramble is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ekelund sees it coming and defends easily.
Jack McScramble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McScramble is looking for a kimura here.
Ekelund is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McScramble scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
McScramble is looking to take a break and control but Ekelund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
McScramble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ekelund tries to roll over but McScramble keeps him under control.
McScramble tries to pass to full mount but Ekelund defends it.
McScramble is looking to pass Ekelund's guard but actually Ekelund recovers to full guard.
McScramble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McScramble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekelund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Ekelund keeps moving.
McScramble wants to pass the guard but Ekelund is keeping the position.
Ekelund looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McScramble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McScramble trying to control but Ekelund is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dick Ekelund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Ekelund.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up but McScramble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch.
McScramble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McScramble lands a slapping body shot.
Ekelund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McScramble.
Ekelund throws a right hand that McScramble ducks under and follows up with a left that McScramble also avoids with ease.
McScramble tries to counter with a takedown but Ekelund is quick to defend against it.
Ekelund cracks McScramble with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Ekelund tries to clinch up.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ekelund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Ekelund misses. #CL2#
Ekelund clinches up against the cage.
Ekelund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McScramble blocks an uppercut.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
McScramble blocks an uppercut. #TD#
McScramble is trying to trip Ekelund. He has hold of a leg but Ekelund is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McScramble persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekelund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McScramble is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ekelund utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack McScramble will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ekelund misses with a straight right.
Ekelund tries to clinch but McScramble is having none of it.
A big right from Ekelund misses.
Ekelund cracks McScramble with a good jab.
McScramble wants to clinch.
Ekelund tries to clinch but McScramble is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble throws a lazy right hand but Ekelund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekelund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McScramble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McScramble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ekelund jabs McScramble to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ekelund lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ekelund is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Ekelund throws out a loose jab but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
McScramble tries to counter with a takedown but Ekelund is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Ekelund instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McScramble.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
McScramble working Ekelund over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, McScramble scores with a nice short uppercut.
McScramble stalling. #TD#
McScramble has hold of one of Ekelund's legs. Ekelund is fighting the takedown attempt but McScramble gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
McScramble has gone for a leg lock! Ekelund slips out almost immediately though and dives into McScramble's guard.#REVB#
McScramble keeping moving, preventing Ekelund from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
McScramble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ekelund defends well.
McScramble wants to improve his position but instead Ekelund has moved 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!
Ekelund wants to control but McScramble is keeping him busy.
McScramble is concentrating on defense, preventing Ekelund from advancing position. #T3#
McScramble is trying to get back to full guard.
McScramble is staying active underneath Ekelund, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McScramble is trying to get back to full guard.
McScramble keeping control of the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ekelund prevents McScramble from improving his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up but McScramble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ekelund fails in his attempt to clinch.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Ekelund.
I think Ekelund 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dick Ekelund!
An out of breath Dick Ekelund thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 219 Klimenko vs Swahn
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
McScramble fails in his attempt to clinch.
McScramble tries to clinch there but Sparbot circles away.
It looked like Sparbot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McScramble.
McScramble shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sparbot eats them both and turns towards McScramble to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sparbot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McScramble with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sparbot counters with a stiff right hand.
McScramble tries to clinch up.#CL#
Sparbot darts in and clinches McScramble up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sparbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot lands a shoulder strike.
Sparbot misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McScramble.
McScramble pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sparbot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
McScramble wants to stall.
Sparbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McScramble just leaning against Sparbot, taking a breather.
Sparbot lands with a short shot to the head.
Sparbot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparbot fails to pull guard. #TD#
Sparbot successfully pulls guard.
Sparbot keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
McScramble is looking to pass into half guard but Sparbot pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sparbot is in guard.#REVR#
Sparbot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparbot won't allow McScramble to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparbot'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.#T2#
McScramble trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McScramble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparbot is one step ahead there.
Sparbot trying to control the position from guard on top but McScramble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
McScramble wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparbot trying to control the position from guard on top but McScramble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparbot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McScramble misses with a body shot
and McScramble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparbot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McScramble momentarily.
Sparbot lands with a nice body punch.
McScramble misses with a left hand
and Sparbot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
McScramble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McScramble misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Sparbot misses its target.
Sparbot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McScramble.
Sparbot lands an overhand right.
Sparbot lands a nice shot to the body.
Sparbot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McScramble fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
McScramble closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sparbot did well to prevent McScramble getting side control.#SUB2#
McScramble is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparbot is just riding it out for now. McScramble eventually gives up the hold.
McScramble is keen to just control but Sparbot is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Sparbot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparbot moves away.
Sparbot appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sparbot lands a body shot.
McScramble throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sparbot counters with a nice body shot.
Sparbot connects with a leg kick.
Sparbot scores with a hook to the body. McScramble takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
McScramble gets a clinch.
Sparbot swings wildly with an uppercut but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McScramble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble taking a breather. #TD#
Sparbot manages to pull guard.
Sparbot keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
My spies in Canadian Combat Academy inform me that McScramble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sparbot keeping full guard, as McScramble tries to pass. #T1#
McScramble trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparbot trying to keep a closed guard but McScramble is proving a slippery customer.
Sparbot is pulling down on McScramble's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McScramble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparbot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McScramble swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sparbot counters with a straight right hand.
McScramble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McScramble is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sparbot rather than just go for the knockout.
McScramble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparbot.
McScramble throws a right hand that Sparbot ducks under and follows up with a left that Sparbot also avoids with ease.
McScramble misses with a hook to the body
and McScramble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McScramble swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sparbot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack McScramble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparbot connects with an inside leg kick.
Aristotle Sparbot is winning the standup battle so far.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparbot was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparbot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparbot scores with a crisp jab that stopped McScramble in his tracks.
McScramble doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sparbot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparbot moves away.
It looked like Sparbot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sparbot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McScramble has a takedown stuffed.
McScramble throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sparbot to counter with a crisp jab.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
McScramble circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sparbot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
A shot to the liver by Sparbot. Beautiful body shot.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McScramble takes one to the side of the head.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McScramble keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by McScramble. Beautiful body shot.
McScramble lands a nice hook to Sparbot's body. Sparbot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McScramble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McScramble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Sparbot dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McScramble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparbot but Sparbot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sparbot looks to score with a jab to the body but McScramble is just out of range.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparbot moves away.
Sparbot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McScramble misses with a jab to the body
and Sparbot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sparbot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McScramble takes a swing at Sparbot's ribcage but misses.
Sparbot catches McScramble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Sparbot coming out on top.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparbot was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
Sparbot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sparbot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McScramble.
Sparbot scores with a jab to the body.
Sparbot is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from McScramble misses
and Sparbot counters with a nice body shot.
Aristotle Sparbot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McScramble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McScramble takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sparbot connects with a solid leg kick.
McScramble shoots in but Sparbot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sparbot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparbot.
Despite the aggression on McScramble's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sparbot throws out a powerful jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McScramble.
Aristotle Sparbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McScramble.#T2#
McScramble misses with a body punch
and Sparbot counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Sparbot has McScramble up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparbot takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McScramble leaning against his opponent.
Sparbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparbot working aggressively here.
Sparbot working aggressively here.
Sparbot lands a right hand.
McScramble wants to stall.
Sparbot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McScramble's elbow.
Sparbot misses with a body punch.
McScramble blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Sparbot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparbot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sparbot being controlled against the cage.
McScramble will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sparbot up against the cage.
Sparbot has a couple of punches blocked by McScramble.
Sparbot misses with the head strike.
Sparbot jumps guard but McScramble turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
McScramble is trying to trip Sparbot. He has hold of a leg but Sparbot is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McScramble persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sparbot keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
Sparbot wants to hit a sweep here but McScramble passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparbot there!
Sparbot manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Sparbot is looking to control McScramble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparbot avoid being mounted?
McScramble is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparbot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparbot manages to get to full guard.
McScramble trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aristotle Sparbot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sparbot, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristotle Sparbot!
A relieved looking Aristotle Sparbot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 208 Don vs Magrath 2
Date: Jun 28, 2023

#R1#
McScramble lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King tries to clinch but McScramble moves away #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
McScramble trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
McScramble is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McScramble passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to control McScramble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
McScramble is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
McScramble is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McScramble is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
McScramble is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McScramble is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McScramble in particular looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
King wants to control but McScramble is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McScramble circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King trying to keep a closed guard but McScramble is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
King working for a triangle but McScramble defends it easily.
McScramble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King pulls McScramble in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but McScramble defends easily.
McScramble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McScramble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McScramble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
King gets a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McScramble trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
King darts in and clinches McScramble up against the cage.
McScramble is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McScramble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McScramble to keep the fight standing.
King misses with some punches.
King fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McScramble.
A body shot lands from McScramble.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McScramble is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on McScramble - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McScramble continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
McScramble wants to stall.
King scores with a shot to the side of McScramble's head. #T1#
King gets underhooks to prevent McScramble's takedown attempt.
McScramble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McScramble.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
King is fighting off a takedown attempt but McScramble is just too persistent for him and manages to trip King to the mat. King regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McScramble works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
King is trying to keep McScramble in close. #SUB#
King is looking for a triangle but McScramble pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McScramble controls the pace.#T2#
McScramble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McScramble postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
McScramble postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McScramble, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
McScramble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and McScramble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between McScramble's legs - danger averted.#T3#
King wants to control from the top but McScramble keeps moving.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McScramble wants to sweep but no luck.
King wants to control from the top but McScramble keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McScramble is keeping the position for now.
McScramble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
King trying to control the position.
Jack McScramble has got the better of the ground game so far.
McScramble wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McScramble got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McScramble has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.#CL#
King has managed to clinch.
McScramble is trying to stall.
King scores with a shot to the side of McScramble's head.
A bit of stalling here from McScramble.
McScramble stalling in the clinch.
McScramble lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McScramble walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
King moves into range and clinches up with McScramble.
McScramble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King tries to work over McScramble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
McScramble stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McScramble trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed McScramble into the cage.
McScramble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of McScramble backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McScramble fails to land.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
McScramble is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McScramble pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack McScramble.
King tries to clinch up but McScramble circles away and keeps his distance.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
McScramble throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King tries to clinch but McScramble is having none of it.
King darts in trying to clinch
and McScramble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
McScramble tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
McScramble slowing the pace effectively.
King has a couple of punches blocked by McScramble.
King cracks McScramble with a nice body shot.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
King pulls guard successfully.
McScramble wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.#SUB#
McScramble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King keeping full guard, as McScramble tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
King working for a triangle but McScramble defends it easily. #SUB#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McScramble gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McScramble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but McScramble defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
King is looking for a triangle but McScramble pushes his legs off easily.
Jack McScramble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McScramble landing some decent shots from guard.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McScramble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McScramble stacks King on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McScramble!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Twea King.
I think McScramble 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McScramble!
An out of breath Jack McScramble thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 198 Otori vs Adeoluwa
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. McScramble does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that McScramble has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mercer wants to land a leg kick but McScramble is out of range.
McScramble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mercer sprawls and moves away.
McScramble tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
McScramble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mercer but Mercer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McScramble misses the body punch
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McScramble throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McScramble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble shoots in looking for a takedown but Mercer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McScramble's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mercer sprawls well. Mercer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McScramble gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
McScramble misses with a takedown
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Bobby Mercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercer misses with a body shot.
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from McScramble.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble attempts a counter takedown but Mercer avoids it well and moves away.
McScramble tries to clinch up but Mercer circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
McScramble has taken the fight to the clinch.
McScramble is looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for McScramble to work.
McScramble is pushing Mercer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
McScramble pressing his opponent against the cage.
McScramble seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mercer lands an uppercut.
Come on McScramble - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McScramble is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack McScramble.
McScramble tries for a takedown but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
McScramble instigates a clinch. #T3#
McScramble goes for a takedown attempt but Mercer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McScramble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McScramble is looking to clinch but Mercer is avoiding it.
Mercer throws a fast counter high kick but McScramble manages to duck under it in time.
Mercer tried to score with a low kick but McScramble checks it.
McScramble tries to counter with a takedown but Mercer is quick to defend against it.
Mercer with the inside leg kick.
Mercer moves out of range as McScramble strikes.
Mercer swats away the attempt to clinch by McScramble.
McScramble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
McScramble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mercer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from McScramble misses
and Mercer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McScramble misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mercer! But no joy.
McScramble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McScramble looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McScramble's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McScramble duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercer misses with the body kick#TD#
and McScramble counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mercer!
McScramble is trying to ground and pound but Mercer uses the momentary lack of control by McScramble to regain half guard. #SUB#
McScramble is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Mercer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mercer throws a front kick that sends McScramble stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
McScramble drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
McScramble preventing the sweep.
Mercer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McScramble dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McScramble is controlling him well.#ES2#
Mercer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble. #T1#
Mercer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mercer won't be happy with that.

Mercer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
McScramble shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mercer is trying to defend but McScramble finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
McScramble is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mercer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
McScramble is trying to work for a kimura but Mercer is defending well. #SUB#
McScramble 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. #T2#
Mercer tries to kick McScramble off but McScramble keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McScramble wants to pass to mount but Mercer is defending the position.
McScramble prevents Mercer from improving his position.
Mercer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McScramble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mercer is trying to stand back up but McScramble is controlling him #T3#
Mercer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
McScramble is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McScramble prevents Mercer from standing back up.
Mercer gets full guard.
Mercer is controlling McScramble's posture.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McScramble controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McScramble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McScramble is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Mercer. No joy for McScramble on that attempt.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mercer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercer misses with a head kick.
McScramble scores with a shot to the body.
McScramble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bobby Mercer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble attempts a counter takedown but Mercer avoids it well and moves away.
McScramble shoots in looking for a takedown. Mercer tries to sprawl out of it but McScramble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mercer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from McScramble.
McScramble closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mercer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
McScramble closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mercer quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
McScramble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McScramble is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Mercer kicks McScramble off and gets back to his feet.
Mercer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
A nice side step and Mercer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from McScramble. #CL#
McScramble fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mercer, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McScramble just leaning against Mercer, taking a breather. #T2#
McScramble trying to land knees to the body.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McScramble takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mercer just leaning against McScramble, taking a breather.
McScramble letting Mercer take a breather here.
Mercer lands a good knee to the midsection. McScramble won't want to take too many of those.
Mercer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McScramble has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mercer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
McScramble displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mercer up against the cage.
Mercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McScramble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McScramble is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mercer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McScramble tries to score a body lock takedown but Mercer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Mercer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McScramble's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McScramble can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
McScramble is trying to drag Mercer to the mat but Mercer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
McScramble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from McScramble.
McScramble has Mercer pushed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Mercer.
I've got Mercer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Mercer!
Bobby Mercer very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DMMA 189 Account vs Pinks 2
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as McScramble checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McScramble swings for the body but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Fujimaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McScramble tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fujimaro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McScramble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fujimaro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McScramble scrambles back to his feet.
Fujimaro lands a glancing blow to the side of McScramble's head.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
McScramble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McScramble throws a right hand that Fujimaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujimaro also avoids with ease.
Fujimaro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McScramble swings for the body but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Fujimaro just misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble misses the shot to the body.
McScramble fails with a takedown attempt.
Fujimaro throws a low kick but it's checked well by McScramble.
The crowd cheers as Fujimaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. McScramble doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick but McScramble checks it.
Sone Fujimaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A low kick from Fujimaro is predictable there #TD2#
so McScramble counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fujimaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Fujimaro keeps moving.
McScramble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McScramble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McScramble trying to control but Fujimaro is working from the bottom.
McScramble works over Fujimaro with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Fujimaro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McScramble controls the pace.
McScramble wants to pass the guard but Fujimaro is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fujimaro connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Fujimaro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McScramble staying out of range there.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujimaro misses with a wild body shot.
Fujimaro connects with a right hand. McScramble shakes it off.
McScramble misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Fujimaro to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
McScramble moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McScramble will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fujimaro up against the cage.#T3#
McScramble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fujimaro tries to break free but McScramble pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Fujimaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McScramble shoots in looking for a takedown but Fujimaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McScramble's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fujimaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sone Fujimaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McScramble.
Fujimaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McScramble.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fujimaro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McScramble has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McScramble and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McScramble fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fujimaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped McScramble in his tracks.
McScramble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fujimaro rather than just go for the knockout.
McScramble wants to clinch up but Fujimaro keeps it at a distance.
McScramble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fujimaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McScramble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fujimaro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujimaro moves away.
McScramble throws a sloppy body shot
and McScramble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McScramble shoots in but no luck this time.
Fujimaro scores with a jab.
McScramble on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McScramble misses with a takedown attempt
and Fujimaro counters with a leg kick.
McScramble punishes Fujimaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Fujimaro leaves McScramble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujimaro misses the target.
Fujimaro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sone Fujimaro dominated that round.
That's time! Fujimaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
McScramble closes the distance and clinches.
McScramble content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McScramble has Fujimaro pressed against the cage.
McScramble tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujimaro avoids it.
McScramble controlling the action here for a moment.
Fujimaro struggles to land a body shot inside as McScramble controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fujimaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McScramble swings for the body but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Fujimaro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fujimaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped McScramble in his tracks. #T1#
Fujimaro cracks McScramble with a good jab.
Fujimaro misses with a looping left.
Fujimaro with the inside leg kick.
McScramble swings for the body but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Fujimaro throws a quick counter head kick but McScramble was just out of range.
McScramble tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujimaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McScramble tries to clinch there but Fujimaro circles away.
McScramble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fujimaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McScramble somewhat.
Fujimaro leaves McScramble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fujimaro is looking to slow McScramble down with leg kicks.
McScramble lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fujimaro backs up against the cage.
Fujimaro tried to score with a low kick but McScramble checks it.#T2#
Fujimaro wants to slow McScramble down by chopping away at his legs.
Fujimaro misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McScramble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimaro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McScramble throws an elbow that misses. Fujimaro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McScramble's guard. Nice move by Fujimaro!#REVR#
Fujimaro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fujimaro continues to stall.#T3#
McScramble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujimaro is one step ahead there.
Fujimaro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fujimaro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McScramble keeping moving, preventing Fujimaro from controlling successfully.
McScramble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fujimaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McScramble can do to turn this around?
Fujimaro controlling from the top position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McScramble seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fujimaro stuffs the takedown attempt from McScramble. McScramble gets slowly back to his feet.
Sone Fujimaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McScramble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujimaro connects with a leg kick.
McScramble checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fujimaro throws a low kick but McScramble avoids it.
McScramble tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sone Fujimaro dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Fujimaro throws a lazy right hand but McScramble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fujimaro throws out a leg kick but McScramble moves out of range and Fujimaro only half commits.
Fujimaro throws a big shot that misses.
McScramble ducks under a wild hook from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McScramble.#CL2#
McScramble moves into the clinch.
Fujimaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fujimaro stops a takedown attempt from McScramble. #BC#
Fujimaro breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
McScramble clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble working aggressively here.
McScramble is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fujimaro is keeping busy.
Fujimaro tries to stall but McScramble uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
McScramble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fujimaro.
Fujimaro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McScramble drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sone Fujimaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McScramble.
McScramble pressing his opponent against the cage.
McScramble throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
McScramble prevents a body shot from Fujimaro.
McScramble misses with the head strike. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McScramble holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Fujimaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fujimaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McScramble.
McScramble gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McScramble has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fujimaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McScramble steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fujimaro. That one must have hurt.
Fujimaro lands a really nice looking cross but McScramble seems unphased.
Fujimaro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fujimaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McScramble moves away.#CL2#
McScramble has Fujimaro up against the cage in a clinch.
McScramble slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
McScramble tries for a takedown but Fujimaro manages to get underhooks.
McScramble misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McScramble wants to take the fight to the mat but Fujimaro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Come on McScramble - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fujimaro misses with a punch on the inside.
McScramble leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fujimaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fujimaro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fujimaro letting McScramble take a breather here.#BC#
Fujimaro manages to break the clinch.
McScramble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fujimaro.
McScramble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fujimaro defends it well.
Fujimaro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McScramble has time to react.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Fujimaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fujimaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McScramble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McScramble misses with a takedown attempt - Fujimaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McScramble takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sone Fujimaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fujimaro, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sone Fujimaro!
Sone Fujimaro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 182 Outback vs Cabrera
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Figueroa connects with the punch.
McScramble slips a jab from Figueroa.
McScramble throws a right and a left that Figueroa avoids nicely.
We've been told by Figueroa's head coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡² that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Figueroa avoids the body shot from McScramble.
McScramble closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McScramble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McScramble 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.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figueroa manages to avoid it.
McScramble stuns Figueroa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jack McScramble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McScramble takes one on the button.
Figueroa misses with an uppercut. McScramble saw that one coming.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
Figueroa scores with a one two! McScramble had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McScramble takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Figueroa defending well as McScramble loads up on a big left hand.
McScramble connects with a body shot that sends Figueroa's belly button to the back.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Figueroa rather than just go for the knockout.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figueroa manages to avoid it.
Figueroa scores with a leg kick.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figueroa manages to avoid it.
Figueroa avoids the body shot from McScramble.
McScramble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Figueroa throws the left hand but McScramble avoids the punch easily.
McScramble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McScramble slips under a jab.
Figueroa stuffs the takedown.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figueroa was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
McScramble takes a swing at Figueroa's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Figueroa. That's going to slow McScramble down.
McScramble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McScramble throws a nice looking combination but Figueroa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McScramble lands a nice looking body shot.
McScramble moves out of range of the strikes.
Gustavo Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueroa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McScramble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McScramble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figueroa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Figueroa throws the kick towards the body but McScramble avoids it.#T2##TD2#
McScramble gets the takedown into side control.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet but McScramble is dominant here and he's now got Figueroa's back!
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!
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Figueroa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McScramble. #SUB2#
Figueroa won't enjoy being in this position. McScramble looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Figueroa is tapping - it's over boys! McScramble picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack McScramble!
A victorious Jack McScramble thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 172 Harakka vs Ledoux
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Ekelund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ekelund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McScramble is defending well for now.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by McScramble. #TD2#
McScramble has hold of one of Ekelund's legs. Ekelund is fighting the takedown attempt but McScramble gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McScramble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ekelund wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekelund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McScramble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
McScramble tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekelund is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ekelund has McScramble pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McScramble rushes Ekelund and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ekelund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekelund trying to land knees to the body.
McScramble can't get the takedown.
Ekelund lands a right hand.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
McScramble scores with a nice hook to the head.
McScramble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards. #TD#
Ekelund gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ekelund is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McScramble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McScramble wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ekelund looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ekelund wants to stand and escape but instead McScramble has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
McScramble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekelund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McScramble might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ekelund haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McScramble is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McScramble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekelund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ekelund as McScramble shoots in.
Ekelund scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dick Ekelund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Ekelund gets a clinch.
McScramble blocks an uppercut.
McScramble looking to stall. #TD2#
McScramble has picked Ekelund up - he's going for a ride! McScramble dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McScramble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekelund does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ekelund is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dick Ekelund will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ekelund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekelund tries to clinch but McScramble is having none of it.
Ekelund tries to clinch but McScramble is having none of it.
Jack McScramble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Ekelund.#CL2#
McScramble forces Ekelund back against the cage and clinches.
Ekelund gets underhooks to prevent McScramble's takedown attempt.
McScramble goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ekelund prevents it.
McScramble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ekelund after a bit of a struggle.
Dick Ekelund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McScramble.
McScramble misses with a hook to the ribs.
McScramble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McScramble drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ekelund gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
McScramble has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ekelund clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McScramble trying to control.
Ekelund covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T1#
Ekelund tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McScramble tries to take his opponent's back but Ekelund turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Ekelund preventing the sweep.
McScramble working a defensive guard but Ekelund manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ekelund wants to lay and pray for a moment but McScramble keeps working. #T2#
McScramble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McScramble is trying to control Ekelund's posture but Ekelund avoids it.
McScramble is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ekelund working away.
McScramble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ekelund wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ekelund trying to control the action but McScramble is working from the bottom.
McScramble tries to improve position but can't.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ekelund wants to lay and pray for a moment but McScramble keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McScramble swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekelund.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Ekelund avoids it easily.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but Ekelund shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekelund misses the target.
McScramble takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McScramble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekelund lands a slapping body shot.
McScramble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Ekelund closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ekelund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McScramble backwards.
Ekelund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McScrambles head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McScramble.
Ekelund scores with a shot to the side of McScramble's head.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
McScramble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Ekelund dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ekelund tries to clinch there but McScramble circles away.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
McScramble takes a swing at Ekelund's ribcage but misses.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekelund manages to avoid it.
Ekelund is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McScramble dodges the punch combination from Ekelund. #CL#
Ekelund has managed to clinch.
Ekelund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
McScramble breaks the clinch. #TD2#
McScramble closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ekelund quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Ekelund makes his way to full guard, as McScramble worked for a kimura.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Ekelund keeps moving. #T1#
McScramble advances position into side control!
McScramble with the ground and pound but Ekelund regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
McScramble is keen to just control but Ekelund is a slippery customer.
McScramble has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McScramble landing strikes from the mount and Ekelund is in trouble! #T2#
McScramble looking to finish with strikes here!
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McScramble wants to control the pace but Ekelund is squirming around nicely.
McScramble scoring with strikes but Ekelund is staying in there.
McScramble in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB2#
McScramble is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ekelund has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ekelund!
McScramble looking for a sweep. Not yet McScramble, not yet. #T3#
Ekelund tries to free his leg and advance position but McScramble is retaining full guard.
McScramble pulls Ekelund in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McScramble is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dick Ekelund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McScramble looking to sit in guard and control but Ekelund gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
McScramble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ekelund can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Ekelund preventing the sweep.
McScramble doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ekelund sitting in guard here, content to control.
McScramble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McScramble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McScramble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ekelund 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Ekelund!
Dick Ekelund seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 2
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1##TD#
McScramble fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drake sprawls well initially but McScramble persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
McScramble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drake has managed to free his arm - good work.
McScramble is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McScramble has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Drake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake is squirming around, avoiding McScramble's attempts to control the action. #T1##SUB#
McScramble working for a guillotine from mount but Drake is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McScramble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drake is looking to escape.
McScramble controlling his opponent.
McScramble trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McScramble controlling his opponent.
McScramble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drake is looking to escape.
McScramble looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
McScramble looking to control but Drake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McScramble controlling from the full mount.
Drake tries to hold on but McScramble pushes him away.
McScramble controlling his opponent.
McScramble trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McScramble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Drake holds on for dear life, controlling McScramble's posture momentarily.
Drake is trying to escape the mount but McScramble keeps good control and instead manages to take Drake's back. #SUB#
Drake preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McScramble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McScramble moves in looking to clinch but Drake pushes him off.
McScramble doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
McScramble throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drake counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from McScramble does no damage.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drake, as that shot connected.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
Drake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McScramble with a body shot.
McScramble misses the shot to the body.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Drake.
McScramble tries to counter with a takedown but Drake is quick to defend against it.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McScramble lands a nice shot to the body.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
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!#TD#
Drake tries to sprawl but McScramble drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Drake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McScramble.
Drake is staying active underneath McScramble, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McScramble works his way into full mount!
McScramble misses with a head shot.
Drake stops McScramble from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake wants to control but McScramble is having none of it.#T2#
McScramble controlling from mount.
Drake is squirming around, avoiding McScramble's attempts to control the action.
McScramble throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Drake because McScramble loaded up on that one.
McScramble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
McScramble controlling from mount.
Drake stops McScramble from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
McScramble controlling his opponent.
Drake can't escape the position.
McScramble controlling from the full mount.
McScramble thowing shots but they're missing.
McScramble fails to move to back control.
Jack McScramble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drake is in all sorts of trouble here.
McScramble with a couple of short strikes.
McScramble lands a big elbow.
McScramble looking to finish with strikes here!
McScramble wants to control the pace but Drake is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McScramble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Drake is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McScramble closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble lands a slapping body shot.
Drake lands with a cross.
McScramble thuds a left hand into Drake's body.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
McScramble misses with a hook to the body
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble lands with a good body shot.
Jack McScramble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McScramble tries to clinch but Drake moves away
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
A big right from Drake misses.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McScramble.
McScramble swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
McScramble throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McScramble slips a straight right by Drake.
Drake lands with an overhand left.
McScramble misses with a shot to the body
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McScramble throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
McScramble drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McScramble connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Drake some visible discomfort.
Dezmond Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if McScramble 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.
Drake is staying active underneath McScramble, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McScramble tries to pass to full mount but Drake defends it.
McScramble performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
McScramble wants to pass to mount but Drake is defending the position.
Drake is looking to improve his position.
McScramble trying to pass the guard but Drake defending well.
Drake is looking for a sweep. McScramble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McScramble is looking to advance position but Drake won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drake tries to bum rush McScramble with a series of wild strikes but McScramble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McScramble throws a shot to the body.
McScramble takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jack McScramble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the body from McScramble misses
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
McScramble looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
McScramble stalks Drake and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drake's face. Drake staggers backwards, shaken.
McScramble looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dezmond Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McScramble avoids a punch combination nicely.
McScramble tries to counter with a takedown but Drake is quick to defend against it.
Drake might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
McScramble closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McScramble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McScramble, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McScramble!
An out of breath Jack McScramble thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CWC 320 - Prelims
Date: Sep 04, 2022

156 cm
27 yrs
150 lbs

170 cm
36 yrs
139 lbs

McScramble

Shalit

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jack McScramble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shalit drives through and clinches with McScramble against the cage. #TD#
McScramble successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
McScramble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shalit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but McScramble is retaining full guard.
Shalit looking to sit in guard and control but McScramble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McScramble (2) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit controls McScramble momentarily but McScramble frees himself.
McScramble trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble postures up.
McScramble seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
McScramble wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
McScramble advances to half guard. #SUB#
McScramble 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.
McScramble is looking to advance position but Shalit won't allow it. #T2#
Shalit trying to hold on to McScramble's head to control him but McScramble postures up.
McScramble wants to pass the guard but Shalit is defending well.
McScramble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: McScramble (5) vs (0) Shalit
McScramble is looking to work his way around to Shalit's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McScramble looking to control but Shalit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
McScramble controlling the position easily from mount.
Shalit is squirming around, avoiding McScramble's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McScramble wants to finish this one by submission but Shalit is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McScramble.
McScramble tries to control but Shalit wriggling away.
Shalit tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
McScramble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shalit is looking to escape.
McScramble controlling from the full mount.
Shalit wants to hold on but McScramble pushes him away.#SUB#
McScramble is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shalit has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shalit!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McScramble (5) vs (2) Shalit
McScramble wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shalit is now in half guard. #T5#
McScramble trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McScramble actively working from the bottom here.
McScramble won't allow Shalit to pass to mount.
McScramble wants to get back to full guard but Shalit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McScramble (5) vs (5) Shalit
Shalit moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McScramble (5) vs (7) Shalit
Shalit fails to advance to McScramble's back. #T6#
McScramble is looking to improve his position but Shalit isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Shalit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McScramble manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Shalit wants to lay and pray for a moment but McScramble keeps working.
McScramble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shalit's best efforts.
Shalit is just content to waste time from the top position. McScramble takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McScramble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shalit wants to control from the top but McScramble keeps moving. #T7#
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but McScramble is retaining full guard. #SUB#
McScramble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shalit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but McScramble is retaining full guard. #SUB#
McScramble has his foot on Shalit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shalit works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
McScramble working for a triangle but Shalit defends it easily.
Shalit trying to control but McScramble is working from the bottom.
Shalit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
McScramble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Shalit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shalit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shalit is pushing down on McScramble's leg trying to pass to half guard. McScramble is fighting to maintain full guard but Shalit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shalit moves into full mount! McScramble won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: McScramble (5) vs (10) Shalit
McScramble has given up his back. Will we see Shalit going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: McScramble (5) vs (13) Shalit
McScramble wants to escape the position. #T9#
Shalit trying to control momentarily.
McScramble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McScramble tries to roll but Shalit sticks to his back.
Shalit tries to keep control of the position but McScramble is staying busy.
McScramble is trying to break free.
McScramble is working hard here to advance position.
Good control from Shalit.#SUB2#
Shalit is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McScramble is defending well though. Shalit let's go of the attempt for now.
McScramble rolls, trying to escape but Shalit keeps control of the position. #T10##SUB2#
Shalit looking for the choke but no joy.
Shalit is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McScramble tries to break free. #SUB2#
Shalit tightening his grip on McScramble, looking for the choke.
McScramble looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shalit. #T11#
McScramble turns into Shalit and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McScramble (7) vs (13) Shalit
Shalit looking to control.
McScramble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McScramble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shalit wants to control but McScramble passes easily into half guard.
McScramble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shalit is refusing to be controlled, as McScramble sits in half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Shalit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
McScramble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McScramble is looking to advance position but Shalit won't allow it. #T13#
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McScramble trying to control the pace.
Shalit wants to get back to full guard.
McScramble is thwarting Shalit's attempts to control the position.
Shalit gets full guard.#T14#
Shalit keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shalit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McScramble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Shalit is looking for a triangle but McScramble pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McScramble wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit wins on points by 13 to 7.
A relieved looking Elazar Shalit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CWC 318 - Prelims
Date: Aug 21, 2022

173 cm
36 yrs
146 lbs

156 cm
26 yrs
150 lbs

Cruz

McScramble

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 32 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jack McScramble!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by McScramble. McScramble maintains the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McScramble 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.
Cruz prevents a takedown attempt there.
McScramble wants a takedown. #TD#
Cruz decides to pull guard.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but McScramble is one step ahead there.
McScramble is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McScramble tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McScramble showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McScramble is aware though and is defending well.
McScramble wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McScramble stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
McScramble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Cruz pushes a forearm under McScramble's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McScramble is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darian Cruz!
Darian Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CWC 315 - Prelims
Date: Jul 31, 2022

175 cm
36 yrs
154 lbs

156 cm
26 yrs
150 lbs

Verus

McScramble

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack McScramble!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Verus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (0) McScramble
McScramble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McScramble trying to control but Verus postures up.
McScramble tries to get to full guard but Verus has control of the leg.
Verus uses his free foot to push down on McScramble's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McScramble.
Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (5) vs (0) McScramble
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verus trying to control but McScramble is having none of it.
McScramble tries to reverse the position but Verus maintains control.#T1#
Verus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McScramble is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McScramble really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Verus controlling the pace for now. #T2#
McScramble wants to control but Verus is having none of it.
McScramble is working to get back to half guard.
Verus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Verus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McScramble is looking to escape.
Verus controlling from mount. #T3#
McScramble wants to hold on but Verus pushes him away.
Verus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
McScramble is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Verus locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! McScramble is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cicero Verus!
Our winner, Cicero Verus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CWC 311 - Prelims
Date: Jul 03, 2022

156 cm
26 yrs
150 lbs

179 cm
41 yrs
157 lbs

McScramble

Tertelgte

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack McScramble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ernie Tertelgte!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tertelgte looking to score a takedown here. McScramble is defending well but Tertelgte drives through and ends up in McScramble's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McScramble (0) vs (2) Tertelgte
McScramble pulls Tertelgte in close to his closed guard and prevents Tertelgte from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tertelgte postures up.
McScramble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tertelgte has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McScramble (0) vs (5) Tertelgte#SUB2#
Tertelgte is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McScramble has escaped the position, nice work there.
McScramble sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble tries to roll over but Tertelgte keeps him under control.
McScramble is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
McScramble trying to control here.
Tertelgte is trying to control. McScramble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McScramble trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
McScramble looking for submissions off his back.
McScramble gets back to full guard.
McScramble keeping moving, preventing Tertelgte from controlling successfully.
McScramble looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tertelgte puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Well, if Tertelgte 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.
Tertelgte is thwarting McScramble's attempts to control the position.
McScramble wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McScramble is refusing to be controlled, as Tertelgte sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McScramble wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Tertelgte is thwarting McScramble's attempts to control the position.
Tertelgte content to control rather than advance.
McScramble trying to control from the bottom.
McScramble is looking for a sweep. Tertelgte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McScramble is concentrating on defense, preventing Tertelgte from advancing position. #SUB#
McScramble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Tertelgte is pressing down on McScramble's thigh, looking to free his foot. McScramble is holding on for now.
McScramble tries to roll over but Tertelgte keeps him under control.
Well, if Tertelgte 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.
Tertelgte is looking to take a break and control but McScramble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McScramble is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tertelgte's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tertelgte's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McScramble (4) vs (5) Tertelgte
Tertelgte trying to control the hands but McScramble won't let him.
We've been hearing good reports from McScramble'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.#T5#
Tertelgte tries to roll but McScramble sticks to his back.
Tertelgte trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McScramble is trying to stick to Tertelgte's back but Tertelgte is turning into McScramble. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McScramble's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tertelgte.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McScramble (4) vs (7) Tertelgte
Tertelgte trying to control but McScramble is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McScramble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tertelgte is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Tertelgte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McScramble working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
McScramble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tertelgte can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB#
McScramble has his feet on Tertelgte's thighs here. He's pushed Tertelgte off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tertelgte screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack McScramble!
A victorious Jack McScramble thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 434: Hall VS McGuire
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Waller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've been hearing reports that McScramble has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Waller slaps away a takedown attempt from McScramble, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waller! But no joy.
Waller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McScramble manages to avoid it.
Waller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McScramble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McScramble lands with a nice body punch.
McScramble throws a body punch but Waller moves out of range.
Waller swinging wildly here.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Waller throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
Nice shot by Waller.#T1#
Waller scores with a shot to the body.
Waller avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Waller. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for McScramble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack Waller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waller fails to land with a series of punches.
McScramble feinted with a counter takedown.
McScramble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Waller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McScramble scrambles back to his feet.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Waller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McScramble rather than just go for the knockout.
McScramble misses with a series of wild punches.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A big right from McScramble misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Waller does a little dance to reset his feet.
McScramble looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble misses the body punch
enabling Waller to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Waller misses.
No joy there for McScramble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McScramble lands a body shot.
Waller misses with a straight right.
McScramble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McScramble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Waller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McScramble somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
McScramble takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Waller swinging wildly here.
Waller just misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waller! But no joy.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waller misses the shot to the body.
McScramble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waller.
McScramble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waller throws out the jab. #T4#
Waller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Waller misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
McScramble seems to be working for a kimura but Waller defends the submission attempt.
McScramble is trying to control the action in half guard but Waller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McScramble not doing much here.
McScramble is looking to stall here but Waller recovers full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Waller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McScramble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Waller misses with a hook.
Waller misses with a wild combination.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
McScramble walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller avoids the body shot from McScramble.
McScramble swinging wildly here.
A big left from Waller misses. #T1#
McScramble scores with a body shot.
McScramble falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McScramble misses with a takedown
and Waller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack Waller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waller throws a shot from downtown. McScramble moves away and avoids it.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waller was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
McScramble scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Waller works his way to full guard. Good work.
McScramble is looking to pass into half guard but Waller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Waller is in guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Waller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McScramble is trying to get back to half guard.
McScramble is working hard here to advance position.
Waller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waller takes a little break here. McScramble wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McScramble is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Waller decides to stand back up. Waller steps back and let's McScramble get back to his feet.#T3#
McScramble throws a body punch but Waller moves out of range.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Waller sprawls and moves away.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Waller.
McScramble slips a straight right by Waller.
McScramble closes the distance and clinches up with Waller, looking for a takedown. McScramble pushes Waller against the cage but Waller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waller connects with a body shot.
McScramble shoots in for a double leg but Waller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Waller.
Waller looks to land a right hand but McScramble moved out of range.
Waller takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
Waller with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Waller swings for the body but McScramble moves out of range.
Waller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from McScramble. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Waller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waller throws a jab when McScramble was well out of range.
McScramble feinted with a counter takedown.
McScramble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waller.
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!
Waller tries to bum rush McScramble with a series of wild strikes but McScramble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Waller throws out a loose jab but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
McScramble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McScramble doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Waller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McScramble at a distance.
McScramble swings for the body but Waller moves out of range.
Waller unleashes a big counter combination but McScramble bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Waller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Waller throws a hook but McScramble blocks it.
McScramble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McScramble walks into a straight right hand from Waller.
McScramble throws a series of punches but Waller avoids them all with ease.
Waller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble scores with a jab to the body.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Waller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waller stuns McScramble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McScramble takes a swing at Waller's ribcage but misses. #T1#
McScramble slips a straight right by Waller.
Waller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McScramble defending well as Waller loads up on a big left hand.
Waller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McScramble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Waller swings for the body but McScramble moves out of range.
Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Waller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McScramble.
Waller throws a hook but McScramble avoids it easily.
Waller just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waller throws a lazy right hand but McScramble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Waller.
McScramble's jab looks to have found its range, popping Waller under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
Waller throws a hook but McScramble avoids it easily.
McScramble moves out of range as Waller strikes.
McScramble defending well as Waller loads up on a big left hand.
McScramble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McScramble shoots and misses
and Waller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waller manages to avoid it.
Waller lands a right hook to the body.
McScramble swings for the body but Waller moves out of range.
Waller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waller.
McScramble tries to counter with a takedown but Waller is quick to defend against it.
Waller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McScramble swings for the body but Waller moves out of range.
McScramble staying out of range there.
Waller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble misses with a body shot. #T4#
Waller throws a series of punches but McScramble moves out of range.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McScramble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McScramble misses with a body punch
and Waller counters with a stiff right hand.
Waller punishes McScramble's body with a nice straight punch.
Jack Waller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McScramble lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Waller gets caught flat footed, as McScramble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McScramble pushing down on Waller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McScramble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Waller's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waller tries to get to full guard but McScramble has control of the leg.
McScramble looks to land a strike but Waller avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McScramble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Waller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Waller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Waller!
Jack Waller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 426: Slugs VS Anderson
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
McScramble lands a nice hook to Hassan's body. Hassan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hassan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hassan throws a hook but McScramble blocks it.
McScramble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan's corner calls for a 1-2. Hassan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by McScramble.
Hassan throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a shoot takedown. Hassan fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Hassan pushes McScramble off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Hassan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McScramble lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McScramble throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Hassan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McScramble scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan works the jab nicely.
McScramble moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Hassan throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a single leg into guard. Hassan didn't expect that.
McScramble tries to free his leg and advance position but Hassan is retaining full guard.
McScramble trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
McScramble throws a big right hand that misses.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
McScramble throws a big right hand that misses.
McScramble trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McScramble has gone for a leg lock! Hassan slips out almost immediately though and dives into McScramble's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
McScramble looking for a guillotine here but Hassan defends easily. #T2#
Hassan is fighting to break McScramble's control of his arms but McScramble is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McScramble wants to sweep here but Hassan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hassan got a little sloppy there for a moment and McScramble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hassan has managed to get both his arms back between McScramble's legs - danger averted.#T3##SU#
Hassan stands up and waves to McScramble to follow him.
McScramble stuns Hassan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McScramble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McScramble digs a good hook to Hassan's body.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by McScramble.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McScramble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McScramble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
McScramble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hassan throws a jab when McScramble was well out of range.
McScramble throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by McScramble.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but McScramble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hassan works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McScramble goes for a double leg but Hassan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hassan continues to drive forward.
Hassan tried to counter with a leg kick but McScramble avoided it.
Hassan cracks McScramble with an open hand slap.
Hassan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McScramble lands a body shot.
McScramble lands a nice looking body shot.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by McScramble.
McScramble cracks a nice hook into Hassan's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
McScramble swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hassan to counter with a crisp jab.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McScramble fails with a takedown attempt.
Hassan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Abduwali Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
McScramble misses with a takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Hassan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McScramble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McScramble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan misses with a hook. McScramble ducked under it nicely.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Hassan.
McScramble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hassan defends it well.
Hassan is looking to chop away at McScramble's legs.
A combination from McScramble does no damage.
McScramble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hassan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McScramble scrambles back to his feet.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but McScramble is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hassan.
McScramble digs a good body shot into Hassan's ribs.
McScramble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
Hassan working a defensive guard here.
Hassan wants to get back to his feet but McScramble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McScramble can do to turn this around?
McScramble passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McScramble working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
McScramble has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McScramble lands a nice shot to the head.
Hassan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
McScramble looking to finish with strikes here!
McScramble looking to control but Hassan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McScramble throwing strikes here but Hassan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McScramble misses with a head shot.
McScramble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
McScramble thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McScramble looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McScramble trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
McScramble goes for an armbar but Hassan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hassan.
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!
McScramble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McScramble trying to move into half guard but instead Hassan has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
McScramble looking for a guillotine here but Hassan defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack McScramble will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hassan looks to land a left hand but McScramble moved out of range nicely.
McScramble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Hassan.
McScramble lands a nice hook to Hassan's body. Hassan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McScramble takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McScramble lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Hassan connects with a good right hand that stumbles McScramble. McScramble circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hassan misses the jab.#T1##TD2#
McScramble shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hassan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hassan is trying to control McScramble's posture but McScramble avoids it. #SUB2#
McScramble looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
McScramble goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hassan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McScramble but great work by Hassan.
Jack McScramble has got the better of the ground game so far.
McScramble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SU#
Hassan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McScramble throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Hassan connects with a leg kick.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan tried to score with a low kick but McScramble checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McScramble drops his hands momentarily and Hassan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McScramble misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on McScramble's shoulder, as McScramble tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of McScramble 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McScramble moves out of range of the strikes.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
McScramble connects with a body shot.
Hassan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McScramble dives in and grabs Hassan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hassan pushes down on McScramble's head and hops out.#T3#
Hassan throws a good cross that connects.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from McScramble misses.
McScramble throws a nice looking combination but Hassan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of McScramble's head but McScramble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McScramble blocks a jab.
Hassan throws a front kick aimed at McScramble's knee but McScramble avoids it well.
McScramble throws a right and a left that both miss.
McScramble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McScramble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McScramble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hassan connects with a jab.#T4#
Hassan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan misses with a hook #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a single leg into guard. Hassan didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McScramble is stalling in the full guard.
McScramble trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Hassan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McScramble controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hassan 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GC 421 Garrett vs. Tanahashi
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hermann misses the target.
McScramble tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hermann misses with a body kick.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hermann has managed to clinch.
Hermann lands a shoulder strike.
McScramble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hermann avoiding damage as McScramble throws knees to the body.
McScramble tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermann avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Hermann on the inside.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McScramble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermann's elbow.
Hermann misses with the head strike. #BC#
Hermann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Hermann as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermann dips to his left and cracks McScramble with an uppercut!
McScramble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermann avoids the body shot from McScramble.
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
McScramble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hermann slips a jab from McScramble.
McScramble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hermann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Hermann does a little dance to reset his feet.
McScramble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McScramble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
McScramble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McScramble connects with a body shot that sends Hermann's belly button to the back.
McScramble slips a jab from Hermann.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermann throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
Hermann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hermann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
McScramble takes one on the button.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermann was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
Hermann scores with a jab.
Hermann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but McScramble is just out of range.
McScramble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
McScramble ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
McScramble is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hermann rather than just go for the knockout.
Hermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McScramble.
McScramble won't allow Hermann to get back to his feet.
Hermann keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
McScramble stands up over Hermann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McScramble landing with the ground and pound.
Hermann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McScramble is controlling him.
Hermann keeping full guard, as McScramble tries to pass.
Hermann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McScramble's guard. #REVR##T3#
Hermann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hermann trying to stand up but can't free himself from McScramble's guard.#SUB2#
McScramble has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hermann 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 McScramble.
McScramble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hermann's best efforts.
Hermann wants to stand up but McScramble has a hold of him and won't allow it.
McScramble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
McScramble actively working from the bottom here.
Hermann is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
McScramble is working to get back to half guard.
McScramble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hermann looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hermann wants to control the pace but McScramble is squirming around nicely. #SU#
Hermann stands up from mount. Strange move.
Hermann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McScramble throws a right hand that Hermann ducks under and follows up with a left that Hermann also avoids with ease.
Hermann lands a nice shot to the body.
McScramble lands with an overhand left.
McScramble lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hermann dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hermann.
Hermann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
Hermann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McScramble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Hermann misses with a double jab.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Hermann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McScramble's head backwards.
McScramble misses the shot to the body.
Karl Hermann is winning the standup battle so far.
McScramble takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McScramble takes a swing at Hermann's ribcage but misses.
McScramble slips a jab from Hermann.
McScramble walks into a left hand.
Hermann loads up on a big right hand but McScramble slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermann scores with a jab. McScramble acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McScramble slips under a jab from Hermann.#T1#
The fighters circling - Hermann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Hermann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Hermann. That snapped McScramble's head back.
McScramble swings for the body but Hermann moves out of range.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann throws the left hand but McScramble avoids the punch easily.
Hermann looks to land a left hand but McScramble moved out of range nicely.
McScramble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hermann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McScramble scrambles back to his feet.
McScramble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karl Hermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermann misses with a looping right.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermann misses with a straight right.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Hermann avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by McScramble. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of McScramble 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McScramble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermann.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on McScramble's shoulder, as McScramble tries to avoid the shot.
McScramble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hermann.
Hermann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McScramble has time to react.
Hermann lands a nice hook to McScramble's body. McScramble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hermann throws a shot from downtown. McScramble moves away and avoids it.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Hermann has closed the distance and engaged McScramble in a clinch.
McScramble blocks an uppercut.
McScramble is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermann is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Hermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
McScramble misses with some punches.
McScramble is looking for a takedown.
McScramble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McScramble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermann.
A short right from McScramble.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermann. #BC#
Hermann breaks the clinch.
Hermann throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Hermann throws a hook but McScramble blocks it.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but McScramble is just out of range.
McScramble ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hermann thuds his right hand into McScramble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Hermann.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McScramble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermann.
McScramble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hermann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McScramble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McScramble digs a good hook to Hermann's body.
McScramble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Hermann lands a glancing blow to the side of McScramble's head.#TD2#
McScramble fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hermann sprawls well initially but McScramble persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Hermann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McScramble misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Hermann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McScramble.
McScramble looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermann is just out of range.
McScramble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
Hermann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Hermann.
Hermann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Hermann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McScramble's hands.
McScramble staying out of range there.
Hermann staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Hermann.
Hermann throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hermann dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermann was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
McScramble moves out of range of the strikes.
McScramble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McScramble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McScramble misses with a series of wild punches.
Hermann throws a hook to the side of McScramble's head but McScramble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McScramble stuns Hermann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Hermann gets a clinch.
McScramble wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McScramble working aggressively here.
McScramble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann. #T1#
Hermann has a couple of punches blocked by McScramble.
McScramble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann lands a nice uppercut.
McScramble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McScramble misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karl Hermann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hermann swings wildly with an uppercut but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
McScramble struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermann controls his hands.
McScramble jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hermann walks away with a smile on his face. McScramble gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McScramble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Hermann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Hermann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermann.
Hermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McScramble can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Hermann.
Hermann missing with a left hand there. McScramble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McScramble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hermann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McScramble throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
Karl Hermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hermann throws a body kick that misses.
Hermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermann.
Hermann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermann.
McScramble takes a swing at Hermann's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hermann.
Hermann misses with a few strikes there.
Hermann moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Hermann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McScramble misses with a body shot
letting Hermann counter with a right hand.
Hermann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McScramble on the side of the head.
Hermann scores with a jab to the head.
Hermann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
McScramble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McScramble backs up against the cage.
Hermann takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Hermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McScramble.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
McScramble throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hermann to counter with a crisp jab.
McScramble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Hermann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermann.
Hermann cracks McScramble with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McScramble gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hermann.
McScramble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Hermann.
Hermann throws the left hand but McScramble avoids the punch easily.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Hermann.
Nice body kick from Hermann.
McScramble moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hermann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McScramble on the side of the head.
Hermann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McScramble moves out of range as Hermann strikes.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McScramble misses with a body shot.
Hermann throws out a loose jab but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McScramble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermann scores with a decent looking hook.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann lands a really nice looking cross but McScramble seems unphased. #CL#
Hermann drives through and clinches with McScramble against the cage.
McScramble swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
McScramble trying to land knees to the body.
Hermann scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hermann!
Karl Hermann thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 418 Christie vs. Mantle
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Goromaru throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
McScramble fails with a takedown attempt.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goromaru.
Goromaru misses with a looping right.
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
A clash of legs there as McScramble blocks the low kick.
McScramble tries to move into range but Goromaru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Goromaru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McScramble's hands.
A clash of legs there as McScramble blocks the low kick.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Goromaru avoids it easily.
Goromaru misses with a body shot.
Goromaru misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble checks a low kick from Goromaru.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goromaru half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
McScramble misses with a hook to the body
and Goromaru counters with a nice uppercut.
Goromaru throws a nice looking combination but McScramble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goromaru tries to clinch up.
A combination from Goromaru does no damage.
Rikiya Goromaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McScramble thuds a left hand into Goromaru's body.
Goromaru lands with an uppercut that bounces McScramble off the cage and back into range.
Goromaru misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goromaru defends it well.
Goromaru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goromaru misses the body punch #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a shoot takedown. Goromaru fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McScramble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving. #SUB#
Goromaru has his foot on McScramble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McScramble works his way back into a safe position though.
Goromaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but McScramble is one step ahead there. #T2#
McScramble wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Goromaru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McScramble stands and throws Goromaru's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
McScramble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
McScramble looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Goromaru is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
McScramble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
McScramble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goromaru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A control attempt from Goromaru but he's now mounted!#SUB2#
McScramble swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Goromaru is now in McScramble's guard. A big mistake from McScramble there, giving up the dominant position!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goromaru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goromaru is looking to work some ground and pound but McScramble has wrist control.
Goromaru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McScramble is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
McScramble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goromaru keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McScramble's head.
Goromaru won't allow McScramble to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Goromaru lying in McScramble's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. McScramble decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Goromaru taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack McScramble!
Jack McScramble decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 413 Marius vs. Jospin
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
McScramble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grapple doesn't seem bothered though.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Grapple is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McScramble's half guard.
McScramble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McScramble has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grapple takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Grapple is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grapple lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble is looking to improve his position.
McScramble moves into full guard.
Grapple throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
McScramble is trying to control the position but Grapple postures up.
Grapple wants to control from the top but McScramble keeps moving.
McScramble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
McScramble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grapple gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McScramble trying to keep a closed guard but Grapple is proving a slippery customer.
Grapple looking to sit in guard and control but McScramble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Grapple controls McScramble momentarily but McScramble frees himself.
McScramble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McScramble postures up and lands a big shot to Grapple's brow.
Grapple working a defensive guard here.
Grapple bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McScramble's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McScramble is looking to cinch up a triangle. Grapple throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McScramble's body to avoid the submission. McScramble has instead reached around Grapple's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McScramble arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack McScramble!
Our winner, Jack McScramble, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GC 408 Georgiev vs. Waller
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Can slips a jab and a cross from McScramble.
Can appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Can plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McScramble misses with a takedown attempt - Can sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McScramble slips under a jab.
Can misses with a looping right.
McScramble looks to land a combination but Can avoids it well.
Can on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McScramble cracks Can with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can throws a leg kick but McScramble checks it.
McScramble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Can moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McScramble misses with a jab to the body
and Can counters with a stiff right hand.
Can throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Can!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McScramble trying to control the action but Can is working from the bottom. #T1#
McScramble cracks Can with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Can is trying to improve his position.
Can wants to get back to his feet.
McScramble wants to control but Can is keeping him busy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McScramble misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
McScramble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Can knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Can sneaks back into half guard.
McScramble wants to take a breather but Can is having none of it.
McScramble prevents Can from standing back up.
McScramble looks to land a strike but Can avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
McScramble wants to control from the top but Can keeps moving.
Can is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McScramble is controlling him.
McScramble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Can is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Can throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Can can pounce on him.
Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Can.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McScramble.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Can does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ameri Can is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McScramble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Can misses with a body kick.
Can stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Can throws a low kick but it's checked well by McScramble.
McScramble throws out a loose jab but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Can manages to avoid it.#TD2#
McScramble closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Can to the mat! Can manages to get full guard.
McScramble preventing the sweep.
Can wants to get back to his feet but McScramble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Can manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McScramble manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can passes McScramble's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ameri Can will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Can moves away.
Can thuds his right hand into McScramble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McScramble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McScramble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Can.
Can throws a shot to the body.
McScramble moves out of range as Can strikes.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Can counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McScramble takes the fight into the clinch.
Can blocks an uppercut. #T1#
McScramble misses with a punch on the inside.
Can lands with a right to the head.
Can wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McScramble has him pressed against the cage.
Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
McScramble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McScramble has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McScramble misses with a hook to the ribs.
McScramble lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Can lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McScramble.
Can managing to block the knees to the body from McScramble. #BC#
Can breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McScramble falls off balance throwing a combination
and Can counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McScramble thinking.
McScramble lands the left hand.
McScramble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Can.#T2#
McScramble shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Can misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a shoot takedown. Can fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McScramble is controlling him. #ES#
Can pushes McScramble off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Can!
Can scores with the left hand. McScramble knows he should have avoided that one.
McScramble on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McScramble misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As McScramble backs away, Can returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McScramble moves out of range of the strikes.
Can misses with the combination. #T3#
McScramble works over Can's head and body with a nice combination.
Can looks to score with a jab to the body but McScramble is just out of range.
Can ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Can with a jab.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Can throws a looping overhand right but McScramble ducks down to avoid it.
McScramble moves out of range of the strikes.
Ameri Can is winning the standup battle so far.
McScramble misses with a right hand
and McScramble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McScramble takes a swing at Can's ribcage but misses.
McScramble on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
McScramble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Can throws an overhand right that lands on McScramble's shoulder, as McScramble tries to avoid the shot.
McScramble wants to clinch up but Can keeps it at a distance.
McScramble closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Can pivots, looking for a leg kick but McScramble is out of range and Can settles back down.
McScramble moves out of range of the leg kick from Can.
Can throws the left hand but McScramble avoids the punch easily.
Can blocks a jab.
Can takes one on the button.
Can is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McScramble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Can is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Can looks for the body kick but McScramble saw that one coming.
McScramble fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Can scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ameri Can dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Can lands the left hand.
Can throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McScramble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
McScramble closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McScramble lands in his opponent's guard.
McScramble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Can is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McScramble is controlling him.
McScramble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McScramble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble landing with the ground and pound.
Can looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Can lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McScramble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
McScramble is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Can avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McScramble working a defensive guard here.
Can looking to sit in guard and control but McScramble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Can is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McScramble is controlling him. #T2#
Can manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McScramble manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Can got a little sloppy there for a moment and McScramble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Can has managed to get both his arms back between McScramble's legs - danger averted.
McScramble working a defensive guard but Can manages to pass into side control anyway.
Can in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Can working away.#T3#
McScramble tries to buck Can off but Can is having none of it.
McScramble is trying to control Can's posture but Can avoids it.
Can is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McScramble is looking to regain half guard here but Can keeps moving and retains side control.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ameri Can is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McScramble gets back to half guard.
McScramble works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Can got a little sloppy there for a moment and McScramble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Can has managed to get both his arms back between McScramble's legs - danger averted.
Can will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Can showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Can has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Can is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McScramble can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Can trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ameri Can.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Can, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ameri Can!
Ameri Can decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GC 402
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but McScramble is just out of range.
McScramble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Christie connects with a nice looking jab.
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christie was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
McScramble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Christie jabs McScramble right on the nose. McScramble blinks but takes it well.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McScramble.
McScramble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McScramble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McScramble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie thuds a left hand into McScramble's body.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McScramble takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie jabs McScramble to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Christie throws a hook but McScramble blocks it.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McScramble scores with a hook.
McScramble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
McScramble slips a straight right by Christie.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
McScramble throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Christie is looking to counter punch.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christie scores with a crisp jab that stopped McScramble in his tracks.
McScramble takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie missing with a left hand there. McScramble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Christie avoids it easily.
McScramble shoots for a double leg takedown but Christie sprawls well. He's pushed McScramble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christie dodges the punch combination from McScramble.
We've been told by Christie's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McScramble ducks right into an uppercut from Christie.
McScramble misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Christie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
McScramble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McScramble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christie has had enough of the clinch but McScramble keeps him there for the moment.
Christie has had enough of the clinch but McScramble keeps him there for the moment.
McScramble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from McScramble. #BC#
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christie misses with a hook.
Christie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
McScramble forces Christie back against the cage and clinches.
McScramble taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
McScramble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McScramble manages to avoid it.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but McScramble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McScramble tries to clinch but Christie moves out of range. #T3#
McScramble moves to clinch but Christie breaks away
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christie misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
so McScramble counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McScramble trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
McScramble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McScramble looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Christie has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McScramble has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
McScramble has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Christie uses from the top position. #SUB2#
McScramble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christie defends well.
Christie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Christie stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Christie looks to land a right hand but McScramble moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie throws the left hand but McScramble avoids the punch easily.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
McScramble lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Christie backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from McScramble.
McScramble closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christie cracks McScramble with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
McScramble rushes Christie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Christie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McScramble lands a nice hook to Christie's body. Christie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for McScramble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christie throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
McScramble throws a series of strikes that have Christie backpedaling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Christie connects with the punch.
Christie with a nice cross.
McScramble takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McScramble takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McScramble scores with a three punch combo!
McScramble throws a good cross that connects.
Christie takes one to the chin there.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McScramble.

Christie pushes McScramble off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McScramble tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McScramble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from McScramble. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - McScramble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McScramble scores with a shot to the body.
McScramble is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Christie rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Christie misses with a body shot.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christie moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. McScramble does a little dance to reset his feet.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Christie avoids it easily.
Christie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christie jabs at McScramble's body.
McScramble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McScramble misses with a hook. Christie ducked under it nicely.
Christie missing with a left hand there. McScramble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McScramble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christie defends it well.
Christie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Christie connects with a body shot that sends McScramble's belly button to the back.
McScramble tries to close the distance and clinch but Christie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McScramble can do to turn this around?
McScramble tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christie scores with a sloppy right hand. McScramble should have avoided that one.
McScramble takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christie darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
Christie misses with a straight right.
McScramble blocks a jab.
McScramble misses with a shot to the body
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but McScramble slips the punch.
McScramble lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McScramble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
McScramble on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christie digs a good body shot into McScramble's ribs.
No joy there for McScramble, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Christie misses with a hook.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by McScramble.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Christie lands a glancing blow to the side of McScramble's head.
Christie leaves McScramble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christie misses with a body shot #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McScramble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christie is looking to escape.
McScramble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Christie is trying to stand back up but McScramble is controlling him
McScramble missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Christie pushes McScramble off looking to stand but McScramble dives back in and keeps control.
McScramble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christie defending well though.
McScramble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Christie manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
McScramble misses with a looping right.
Christie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McScramble walks into a stiff left hand from Christie.
McScramble scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McScramble throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie lands a right hook to the body.
McScramble listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McScramble fails with a takedown attempt.
Steven Christie is winning the standup battle so far.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Christie cracks McScramble with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McScramble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie looks to land a left hand but McScramble moved out of range nicely.
McScramble on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christie throws a shot from downtown. McScramble moves away and avoids it.
McScramble slips under a jab from Christie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie keeps the fight on the outside.
Christie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McScramble manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Christie there.
McScramble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McScramble scores with a decent looking hook.
McScramble tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McScramble connects with a looping right hand.
McScramble takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McScramble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but McScramble slips the punch.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Christie misses.
McScramble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christie defends it well.
McScramble throws a series of strikes that have Christie backpedaling.
McScramble dives in for a single leg takedown but Christie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McScramble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
McScramble has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but McScramble ducks down to avoid it.
McScramble scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Christie misses with an uppercut. McScramble saw that one coming.#CL2#
McScramble moves into the clinch successfully.
McScramble misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McScramble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christie.
Christie is trying to break free.
Christie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McScramble has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McScramble.
McScramble is trying to stall.
Christie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
McScramble has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Christie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steven Christie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McScramble.
McScramble slows down the pace here.
McScramble tries to land knees in the clinch but Christie avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McScramble working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Christie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Christie misses.
A big left from Christie misses.
McScramble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christie defends it well.
A lazy left from Christie finds it's target.
McScramble moves forwards but Christie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christie connects with a single shot there.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McScramble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christie.
McScramble scores with a hook to the body. Christie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christie throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
McScramble tries for a takedown but Christie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
McScramble throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christie looks to land a left hand but McScramble moved out of range nicely.
McScramble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McScramble shoots in for a double leg but Christie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Christie misses the target.
Christie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
McScramble takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Christie throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
Christie lands a slapping body shot.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McScramble.
McScramble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steven Christie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christie slips under a jab from McScramble.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Christie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christie, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Christie!
Steven Christie made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.

Event: GC 398
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
McScramble misses with a body punch
and Gebhardt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McScramble lands a glancing blow to the side of Gebhardt's head.
McScramble tries to clinch up.
Jab, jab by Gebhardt - just one landing.
Gebhardt swats away the attempt to clinch by McScramble.
McScramble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gebhardt throws a big shot that misses.
McScramble attempts a counter takedown but Gebhardt avoids it well and moves away.
Gebhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McScramble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McScramble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble swings for the body but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Gebhardt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gebhardt slips a jab from McScramble.
Gebhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Gebhardt.#T1#
Gebhardt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gebhardt wants it to stay on the feet.
Gebhardt takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
McScramble throws a jab but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gebhardt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McScramble lands a nice hook to Gebhardt's body. Gebhardt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McScramble.
Gebhardt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gebhardt throws a shot from downtown. McScramble moves away and avoids it.
Gebhardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McScramble.
Gebhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Gebhardt.
McScramble walks into a stiff left hand from Gebhardt.#T2#
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gebhardt manages to avoid it.
McScramble moves out of range of the strikes.
McScramble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gebhardt walks into a stiff left hand from McScramble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McScramble scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gebhardt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McScramble throws a looping overhand right but Gebhardt ducks down to avoid it.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gebhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
Gebhardt scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Gebhardt has knocked McScramble down with a huge combo! Gebhardt steps away and waves a wobbly McScramble back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McScramble fails with an attempt to clinch.
McScramble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gebhardt takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gebhardt, as that shot connected. #T3#
Gebhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble is looking to clinch but Gebhardt is avoiding it.
Gebhardt has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Gebhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
The fighters circling - McScramble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gebhardt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gebhardt clobbers McScramble with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
Nice sprawl there from Gebhardt as McScramble shoots in.#TD#
McScramble shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gebhardt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gebhardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but McScramble is one step ahead there.
Gebhardt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
McScramble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gebhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McScramble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McScramble throwing strikes from guard but Gebhardt blocks nicely.
McScramble works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McScramble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gebhardt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gebhardt won't allow McScramble to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Gebhardt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McScramble tries to move into range but Gebhardt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gebhardt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gebhardt throws a shot to the body.
McScramble getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McScramble fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
McScramble dives in and scores a takedown into Gebhardt's guard.
McScramble has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McScramble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gebhardt is keeping the position for now.
Gebhardt is adopting a defensive guard.
Gebhardt is trying to control the position but McScramble postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble is pushing down on Gebhardt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gebhardt is fighting to maintain full guard but McScramble has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Gebhardt is looking for a sweep. McScramble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McScramble is pressing down on Gebhardt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gebhardt is holding on for now.
McScramble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gebhardt keeps working.
Gebhardt blocking the ground and pound attempt from McScramble.
Gebhardt wants to control but McScramble is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McScramble not doing much here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
McScramble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gebhardt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gebhardt tries to roll over but McScramble keeps him under control.
McScramble working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gebhardt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McScramble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gebhardt keeps working. #T3#
McScramble working over Gebhardt with some ground and pound. Gebhardt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McScramble works his way into full mount!
McScramble lands with some strikes.
Gebhardt tries to hold on but McScramble postures up.
McScramble lands with some strikes.
McScramble postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gebhardt looks a forlorn figure.
McScramble lands with some strikes.#T4#
McScramble misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
BOOM! McScramble connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gebhardt has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of McScramble's lack of action.
McScramble 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McScramble is keen to just control but Gebhardt is a slippery customer.
McScramble trying to control from Gebhardt's half guard. Gebhardt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Gebhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gebhardt wants to sweep here but McScramble controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gebhardt lands a right hook to the body.
Gebhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McScramble manages to avoid it.
Gebhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McScramble manages to avoid it.
McScramble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gebhardt sprawls and moves away.
McScramble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gebhardt.
McScramble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but Gebhardt shows good takedown defense.
Gebhardt moves forwards but McScramble connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gebhardt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McScrambles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McScramble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gebhardt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McScramble on the side of the head. #T1#
McScramble defending well as Gebhardt loads up on a big left hand.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McScramble on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gebhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for McScramble.
McScramble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from McScramble does it's job there.
Gebhardt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McScramble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gebhardt.
McScramble throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gebhardt counters with a right hand to the body.
McScramble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gebhardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McScramble.
McScramble attempts a counter takedown but Gebhardt avoids it well and moves away.
Gebhardt sizes up McScramble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gebhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gebhardt ducks under a wild hook from McScramble.
A countering left hand to the body from Gebhardt misses.
Gebhardt connects with a body shot that sends McScramble's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Gebhardt there.
Gebhardt throws a big shot that misses.
McScramble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McScramble shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McScramble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gebhardt scores with a jab.
McScramble closes the distance and clinches up with Gebhardt, looking for a takedown. McScramble pushes Gebhardt against the cage but Gebhardt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McScramble tries to close the distance and clinch but Gebhardt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
McScramble throws a jab when Gebhardt was well out of range.
McScramble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McScramble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Gebhardt misses the target.
Colby Gebhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
McScramble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gebhardt to the ground. McScramble is now in Gebhardt's guard.
McScramble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gebhardt is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McScramble scoring with some ground and pound.
McScramble slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gebhardt is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gebhardt stopping the sweep attempt from McScramble.#T4##SUB#
McScramble has his foot on Gebhardt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gebhardt works his way back into a safe position though.
Gebhardt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
McScramble has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gebhardt 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 McScramble.
McScramble is trying to improve his position.
Gebhardt just content to control the position.
McScramble stops Gebhardt from passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Gebhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gebhardt 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GC 395
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Waller. Those never looked like landing.
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waller.
McScramble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Waller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - Waller coming out on top.
McScramble has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
McScramble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack Waller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McScramble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McScramble lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Jack Waller has been cut.
Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waller throws a hook to the side of McScramble's head but McScramble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Waller throws a jab but it's blocked by McScramble.
McScramble throws out a powerful jab.
McScramble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Waller at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - McScramble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
The fighters circling - Waller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack Waller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McScramble takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Waller looks to land a right hand but McScramble moved out of range.
McScramble takes a swing at Waller's ribcage but misses.
Waller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McScramble swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Waller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Waller loads up on a big right hand but McScramble slips the punch.
McScramble tries to counter with a takedown but Waller is quick to defend against it.
McScramble misses with a series of wild punches.
Waller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Waller misses.
McScramble on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. McScramble does a little dance to reset his feet.
McScramble attempts a counter takedown but Waller avoids it well and moves away.
McScramble misses with a series of wild punches.
As McScramble backs off Waller throws a huge counter combo but McScramble manages to avoid it all.#T2#
McScramble swings for the body but Waller moves out of range.
McScramble walks into a left hand.
Waller connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Waller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McScramble misses the shot to the body.
McScramble takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
McScramble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McScramble is looking to wear down Waller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Waller connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Waller.
Waller walks into a left hand.
Waller throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
McScramble takes a swing at Waller's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McScramble is defended easily by Waller.
McScramble takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Waller connects with a right hand. McScramble shakes it off.
Decent striking displayed by McScramble there.
Waller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Waller just misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Waller sprawls and moves away.
McScramble fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waller lands with a hook. McScramble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
McScramble tries to clinch but Waller is having none of it.
McScramble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. McScramble does a little dance to reset his feet.
McScramble slips a jab from Waller.
Waller misses with an uppercut.
A jab from McScramble does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waller tests McScramble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McScramble darts in trying to clinch
and Waller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McScramble thinking.
McScramble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Waller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McScramble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McScramble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waller is fending him off so far but McScramble persists. Nope, Waller circles away and we're back to standing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McScramble might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Waller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McScramble takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Waller misses the shot to the body.
McScramble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waller.
McScramble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waller throws out a counter right but McScramble avoids it with no problem.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Waller but Waller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McScramble takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Waller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McScramble manages to avoid it.
Waller cracks a nice hook into McScramble's ribs.#T1#
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McScramble moves away.
Waller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Waller swings for the body but McScramble moves out of range.
Waller misses the shot to the body.
McScramble throws a body punch but Waller moves out of range.
Waller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McScramble.
McScramble feinted with a counter takedown.
McScramble missing with a left hand there. Waller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Waller throws out a counter right but McScramble avoids it with no problem.
Waller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Waller loads up on a big right hand but McScramble slips the punch.
Waller missing with a left hand there. McScramble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
Waller misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and McScramble counters with a single leg into guard. Waller didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McScramble trying to control but Waller is working from the bottom.
Waller has control of McScramble's left arm, preventing McScramble from doing any damage.
Waller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McScramble.
McScramble looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Waller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Waller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McScramble throws a big right hand that misses.
McScramble scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McScramble 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.
McScramble passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Waller is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
McScramble swings around for an armbar but Waller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McScramble's guard.#SUB#
McScramble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waller defends well.
Waller showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Waller wants to control from the top but McScramble keeps moving.
Waller wanted to stand there but McScramble had control of the position.
McScramble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Waller has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Waller decides to stand back up. Waller steps back and let's McScramble get back to his feet.#TD#
McScramble feints and as Waller raises his hands in defense, McScramble changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Waller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
That's time! McScramble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McScramble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from McScramble misses.
McScramble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waller.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McScramble.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McScramble moves away.
Waller stuffs the takedown attempt from McScramble. McScramble gets slowly back to his feet.
Waller misses with a series of wild punches.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jack Waller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Waller's head.
Waller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McScramble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waller misses with an uppercut. McScramble saw that one coming.#T1#
Nice defenses there by McScramble.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Waller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McScramble is looking to clinch but Waller is avoiding it.
As McScramble backs off Waller throws a huge counter combo but McScramble manages to avoid it all.
Waller misses the shot to the body.
Waller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Waller lands with an uppercut that bounces McScramble off the cage and back into range.
Waller swinging wildly here.
McScramble misses with a shot to the body
and Waller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Waller scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Waller.
McScramble missing with a left hand there. Waller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
McScramble misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Waller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waller misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and McScramble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Waller's guard.
McScramble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Waller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McScramble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waller is keeping the position for now.
McScramble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McScramble looking to sit in guard and control but Waller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Waller looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
McScramble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Waller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Waller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Waller won't allow McScramble to sweep him here.
McScramble controls Waller momentarily but Waller frees himself. #SUB#
McScramble is looking for a triangle but Waller pushes his legs off easily.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Waller preventing the sweep. #SUB#
McScramble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waller defends well.
Jack Waller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Waller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McScramble working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Waller has passed into half guard!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Waller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Waller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Waller!
A victorious Jack Waller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 392
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from McScramble misses its intended target.
Henderson wants to counter with a clinch but McScramble pushes him away.#CL#
McScramble closes the distance and clinches.
McScramble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henderson throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
Henderson lands with a cross.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but McScramble is just out of range.
McScramble fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henderson .
McScramble goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McScramble moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Jack McScramble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McScramble is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McScramble misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henderson .
Henderson tries to pull guard but McScramble holds him up against the cage and eventually Henderson drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Henderson keeps control of McScramble as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McScramble wants to take the fight to the mat but Henderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McScramble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson . #TD2#
Henderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McScramble looking for a sweep. Not yet McScramble, not yet. #SUB#
McScramble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
McScramble looking for subs off his back but Henderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
McScramble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.#T2#
McScramble throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McScramble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
McScramble is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Henderson tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU2#
Henderson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Henderson lands a lovely overhand right.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by McScramble or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson , which made it look bad.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Henderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McScramble misses with a straight left. #T4#
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
McScramble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson .
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
McScramble is looking to wear down Henderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McScramble misses with a double jab.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
McScramble closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henderson to the mat! Henderson manages to get full guard.

Henderson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McScramble off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McScramble throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
McScramble really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Henderson leaves McScramble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McScramble manages to avoid it.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Henderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McScramble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Henderson tries to sprawl but McScramble drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from McScramble'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.
McScramble is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2#
Henderson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McScramble keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McScramble breaks from the clinch.
Henderson connects with a nice looking jab.
McScramble fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Henderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McScramble.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McScramble lands with a nice body punch.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by McScramble or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson , which made it look bad.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of McScramble's head but McScramble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
McScramble throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Henderson was covering up waiting for the punch and McScramble finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Henderson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McScramble pressing his opponent against the cage.
McScramble is trying to pull guard but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McScramble avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McScramble just leaning against Henderson , taking a breather.
McScramble tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McScramble has Henderson pressed against the cage.
McScramble will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henderson up against the cage.
McScramble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Henderson jumps guard and drags McScramble to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but McScramble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McScramble trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
McScramble prevents Henderson from getting back to his feet.
McScramble passes easily into side control. Nice work.#ES2#
Henderson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
McScramble has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
McScramble dives in for a single leg takedown but Henderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body punch from McScramble. #TD2#
Henderson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McScramble is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson wants to stand but McScramble has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McScramble is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McScramble makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McScramble.
McScramble is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McScramble stops Henderson from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble fails with an attempt to clinch.
McScramble getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but McScramble slips the punch.
McScramble takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McScramble looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McScramble.
A big right from Henderson misses.
McScramble scores with the left hand. Henderson knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henderson throws a hook but McScramble blocks it.
McScramble tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but McScramble is out of range. #T1#
Henderson stuffs the takedown attempt from McScramble. McScramble gets slowly back to his feet.
McScramble sets himself, and Henderson steps forward looking for the clinch! McScramble avoids it this time.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by McScramble.
Henderson misses with a body shot #TD#
and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McScramble trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away.
Henderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
McScramble with the ground and pound but Henderson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McScramble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Henderson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McScramble.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McScramble.#T2#
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McScramble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson throws a hook but McScramble avoids it easily.
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
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!
McScramble tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson tries to counter with a clinch but McScramble shakes him off and moves away.
McScramble tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson lands a jab.
Henderson swings for the body but McScramble moves out of range.
McScramble feinted with a counter takedown.
McScramble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but McScramble persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson misses with a hook. McScramble ducked under it nicely.
Henderson cracks McScramble with a good jab.
Henderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Henderson .
McScramble tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. McScramble moves away and avoids it.
McScramble tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.
McScramble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McScramble throws a big shot that misses.
McScramble sets himself, and Henderson steps forward looking for the clinch! McScramble avoids it this time.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Henderson as he connects with a hook.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McScramble is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Henderson .
McScramble throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McScramble moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Henderson misses.
McScramble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from McScramble.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henderson throws a jab when McScramble was well out of range.
McScramble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McScramble moves away.
McScramble tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.
A left lands for Henderson .
Henderson stuns McScramble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McScramble tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henderson defends well and McScramble ends up having to push Henderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McScramble looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Henderson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
McScramble fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McScramble.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson stuffs the takedown attempt from McScramble. McScramble gets slowly back to his feet.
McScramble fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McScramble sets himself, and Henderson steps forward looking for the clinch! McScramble avoids it this time.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McScramble.
McScramble moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson tries to counter with a clinch but McScramble shakes him off and moves away.
McScramble shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed McScramble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McScramble gets the takedown into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McScramble prevents Henderson from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
McScramble is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Henderson is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McScramble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
Henderson with a jab.
McScramble moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Ryan Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
McScramble shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
McScramble is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henderson pushes McScramble off looking to stand but McScramble dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Henderson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McScramble manages to mount him!
Henderson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
McScramble fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McScramble pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Henderson 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
McScramble scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McScramble thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
BOOM! McScramble connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Henderson is trying to stand up.#ES2#
Henderson bucks McScramble off and manages to get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McScramble lands the left hand.
A shot to the body from McScramble misses #CL2#
and Henderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McScramble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but McScramble turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but McScramble prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble had his way with Ryan Henderson in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
McScramble looks for a takedown but Henderson sprawls well.
Henderson wants to counter the offense by McScramble and move into the clinch position.
McScramble staying out of range there.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by McScramble.
McScramble slips under a jab.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McScramble.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Henderson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from McScramble finds it's way through Henderson 's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McScramble is defended easily by Henderson .
McScramble misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
McScramble tests Henderson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McScramble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McScramble moves away.
McScramble ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
McScramble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
McScramble clinches up with Henderson and pushes him back against the cage.
McScramble wants a takedown but no success here.
McScramble wants to stall.
McScramble working aggressively here. #T2#
McScramble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
McScramble lunges at Henderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henderson 's hand.
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as McScramble shoots in.
A lazy left from McScramble finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
Henderson thuds a left hand into McScramble's body.
McScramble throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Henderson throws a hook but McScramble avoids it easily.
Henderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from McScramble.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but McScramble is just out of range.
McScramble connects with a looping right hand.
McScramble takes a swing at Henderson 's ribcage but misses.
Henderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McScramble lands a glancing blow to the side of Henderson 's head.
Henderson lands a jab to McScramble's midsection.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
McScramble fails with the takedown.
Henderson wants to counter the offense by McScramble and move into the clinch position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McScramble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson .
McScramble scores with the left hand. Henderson knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
McScramble misses with a few strikes there.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson misses with a hook.
McScramble misses with an uppercut.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble avoids the body shot from Henderson .
Henderson misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McScramble throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson lands a lovely overhand right.
McScramble throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Henderson .
I think Henderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Henderson !
Ryan Henderson is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Ryan Henderson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GC 390
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
McScramble misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Harling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McScramble fails with the takedown
and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
McScramble bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McScramble creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Harling wants to get back to his feet but McScramble drags him back down.
McScramble fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McScramble trying to control the action but Harling is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McScramble lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
McScramble wants to control but Harling is keeping him busy.
McScramble works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McScramble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harling keeps working.
McScramble is putting a hurting on Harling here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
McScramble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McScramble trying to control the position but Harling is working away.
McScramble works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Harling is not content to let McScramble control the position.
Harling defending against the ground and pound.
McScramble working the ground and pound but Harling is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
McScramble is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Harling looks calm but he's in trouble here. McScramble gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Harling is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! McScramble lets go of the hold and Harling can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack McScramble!
Jack McScramble is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jack McScramble thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Harald Harling stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: GC 388
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McScramble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
McScramble misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as McScramble checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McScramble misses with a left hand
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McScramble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McScramble gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
McScramble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Barnes blocking some punches.
McScramble looking for a takedown.
McScramble working aggressively here.
McScramble is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Adam Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McScramble.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barnes.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as McScramble controls the action.
McScramble is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now McScramble has his back to the cage.
McScramble tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as McScramble controls the action.
McScramble slowing the pace effectively.
McScramble working aggressively here.
Barnes stalling in the clinch but McScramble improves position.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes gets underhooks to prevent McScramble's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land. #T2#
McScramble lands a body punch.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
McScramble is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes throws a low kick but McScramble avoids it.
Barnes defending well as McScramble loads up on a big left hand.
McScramble is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by McScramble.
McScramble misses the body punch
and Barnes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McScramble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McScramble throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.
Jack McScramble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Adam Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
McScramble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as McScramble blocks the low kick.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McScramble moves away.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McScramble with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings McScramble.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a shoot takedown. Barnes fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McScramble on the ground.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McScramble is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but McScramble has managed to sneak the leg through.
McScramble is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McScramble working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
McScramble is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but McScramble has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Barnes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
McScramble closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
McScramble successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
McScramble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes trying to control but McScramble is working from the bottom.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble is looking to sweep but instead, Barnes has passed into half guard.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
McScramble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to McScramble's temple.
McScramble is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes wants to control from the top but McScramble keeps moving.
McScramble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
McScramble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McScramble manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Barnes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
McScramble forces his way into half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but McScramble has passed to side control!
McScramble moves into full mount!
McScramble takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McScramble looking to finish Barnes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barnes!#T3#
McScramble unloading with bombs!
My spies in Zenarals' House inform me that McScramble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McScramble raining down hammerfists from mount.
McScramble is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McScramble putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jack McScramble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
McScramble wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
McScramble looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McScramble takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McScramble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
McScramble distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McScramble trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead McScramble has moved into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McScramble is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
McScramble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes wants to sweep but McScramble has passed to side control!
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McScramble tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
McScramble misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McScramble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from McScramble misses.
Barnes is looking to wear down McScramble with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McScramble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McScramble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
McScramble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes thuds a left hand into McScramble's body.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but McScramble slips the punch.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Adam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McScramble tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McScramble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McScramble is defended easily by Barnes.
Adam Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McScramble.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but McScramble is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
McScramble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Barnes misses #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
McScramble trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is trying to control McScramble's posture but McScramble avoids it. #T2#
Barnes is not content to let McScramble control the position.
McScramble landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes stops McScramble from passing to mount.
Barnes tries to bench press McScramble off him but McScramble keeps the position.
McScramble working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
McScramble creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McScramble works to advance to full mount. Barnes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
McScramble landing punches.
McScramble putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Barnes is bucking up trying to escape but McScramble cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
McScramble working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McScramble lands a nice shot to the head.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding McScramble's attempts to control the action.
McScramble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
McScramble working for a guillotine from mount but Barnes is in no mood to give up.
McScramble working the ground and pound effectively. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! McScramble connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
McScramble working for a guillotine from mount but Barnes is in no mood to give up.
McScramble controlling his opponent.
Barnes tries to hold on but McScramble pushes him away.
McScramble lands a big elbow.
McScramble looking to finish Barnes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barnes!
McScramble with good strikes from the mount here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McScramble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McScramble 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McScramble!
A very excited looking Jack McScramble made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 385
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson tries to counter with a takedown but McScramble is quick to defend against it.
McScramble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McScramble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McScramble.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.
McScramble lands a nice shot to the body.
McScramble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
McScramble looks for a takedown but Henderson sprawls well.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. McScramble saw that one coming.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McScramble stuns Henderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McScramble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
McScramble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson .
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Henderson looks to throw the jab but McScramble is out of range.
Henderson with a hook.#TD2#
McScramble shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Henderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McScramble showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McScramble won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McScramble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McScramble won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet. #T2#
McScramble trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. McScramble saw that one coming.
And McScramble tries to counter it with a takedown but Henderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McScramble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson .
McScramble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
McScramble slips a jab and a cross from Henderson .
McScramble takes one on the button.
McScramble misses with an uppercut.
Henderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on McScramble's shoulder, as McScramble tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Henderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McScramble.
Nice shot lands for McScramble.
McScramble connects with a right hand. Henderson shakes it off.
McScramble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
McScramble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson .
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but McScramble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but McScramble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And McScramble tries to counter it with a takedown but Henderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McScramble is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henderson rather than just go for the knockout.
McScramble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson attempts a counter takedown but McScramble avoids it well and moves away.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Henderson avoids the body shot from McScramble.
Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McScramble sprawls and moves away.
McScramble throws a shot to the body.
McScramble takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McScramble throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range. #T4#
Henderson catches McScramble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henderson throws a hook but McScramble blocks it.
McScramble moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. McScramble backs away looking to recover.
McScramble throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McScramble.
McScramble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McScramble.
McScramble has a takedown stuffed.
Ryan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McScramble.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McScramble looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
McScramble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Ryan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McScramble connects with a looping right hand.
McScramble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Henderson dominated that round.
That's time! Henderson 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
McScramble throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson .
McScramble controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself. #SUB2#
McScramble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McScramble wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
McScramble manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henderson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
McScramble lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
McScramble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
McScramble postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Henderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McScramble, into his guard. #REVR#
Henderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McScramble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McScramble is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Henderson wants to sweep here but McScramble controlling him for the moment.
Henderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McScramble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McScramble looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McScramble is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McScramble passes Henderson 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McScramble is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.
McScramble is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McScramble is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
McScramble is trying to work for a kimura but Henderson is defending well. #SUB2#
McScramble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
McScramble is trying to work for a kimura but Henderson is defending well. #SUB2#
McScramble is working for a kimura but Henderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson wants to improve his position but McScramble is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A jab from McScramble misses.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from McScramble.
Ryan Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
McScramble throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Henderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McScramble!
McScramble struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
McScramble wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Henderson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of McScramble's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! McScramble is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Henderson !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ryan Henderson !

Event: GC 383 Bleak vs Harling
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Murhapuro misses.
Some wild striking there from Murhapuro. #CL2#
Murhapuro clinches.
Murhapuro misses with the head strike.
Murhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
McScramble has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Murhapuro is trying to keep an underhook but McScramble manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McScramble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
McScramble is trying to work for a kimura but Murhapuro is defending well.
Murhapuro is refusing to be controlled, as McScramble sits in half guard. #T1#
McScramble drops an elbow to the side of Murhapuro's head.
McScramble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McScramble is trying to control. Murhapuro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McScramble uses his free foot to push down on Murhapuro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Murhapuro.
McScramble trying to control but Murhapuro is having none of it. #SUB#
McScramble moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Murhapuro has worked his arm free - good work by Murhapuro! #T2#
McScramble throws a strike aimed at the side of Murhapuro's head but Murhapuro avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murhapuro can do anything to dispel that myth.
McScramble tries to advance to mount but Murhapuro denies him. #SUB#
McScramble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McScramble really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
McScramble misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Murhapuro struggling a bit here.
McScramble lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Murhapuro down. #T3#
McScramble looks up at the clock and then as Murhapuro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McScramble smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Murhapuro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McScramble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McScramble is looking to take a break and control but Murhapuro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McScramble is working Murhapuro over with some ground and pound from side control.
McScramble is trying to ground and pound but Murhapuro uses the momentary lack of control by McScramble to regain half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McScramble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murhapuro defends it well.
McScramble passes to full mount! #T4#
McScramble lands with some strikes.
McScramble is landing with some decent strikes but Murhapuro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McScramble connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McScramble throws some wild stikes that Murhapuro manages to avoid easily.
McScramble scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McScramble looking to finish with strikes here!
McScramble controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A shot to the liver by McScramble. Beautiful body shot.
McScramble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhapuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McScramble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McScramble slips a jab from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro misses with a hook.
McScramble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murhapuro sprawls and moves away.
McScramble misses with a left hand
and McScramble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhapuro misses with a looping right.
Murhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McScramble feinted with a counter takedown.
Murhapuro is looking to clinch but McScramble is avoiding it.
Murhapuro dodges the punch combination from McScramble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhapuro scores with a nice head shot.
Murhapuro takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1##CL2#
Murhapuro has closed the distance and engaged McScramble in a clinch.
McScramble is trying to drag Murhapuro to the mat but Murhapuro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
McScramble prevents a body shot from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Murhapuro.
McScramble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for McScramble to work.
McScramble lands a nice uppercut.
Murhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as McScramble controls his hands.
McScramble wants to stall.
Murhapuro prevents McScramble from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McScramble. #T2#
Murhapuro keeps control of McScramble as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McScramble blocking some punches. #TD#
McScramble manages to pull guard.
Murhapuro wants to control from the top but McScramble keeps moving. #SUB#
McScramble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murhapuro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McScramble being controlled here, momentarily.
McScramble trying to control the position.
Murhapuro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McScramble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Murhapuro stopping the sweep attempt from McScramble.
Murhapuro looking to pass the guard.
McScramble is trying to keep Murhapuro in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McScramble looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murhapuro passes into half guard.
McScramble tries to roll over but Murhapuro keeps him under control.
McScramble wants to control but Murhapuro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McScramble tries to get to full guard but Murhapuro has control of the leg. #SUB#
McScramble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. McScramble manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Murhapuro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McScramble working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Murhapuro has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Murhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McScramble throws a shot from downtown. Murhapuro moves away and avoids it.
McScramble looks to throw the jab but Murhapuro is out of range.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murhapuro sprawls well. Murhapuro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McScramble gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Murhapuro gets a clinch.
Murhapuro lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhapuro.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
Murhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by McScramble.
Murhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by McScramble.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McScramble.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McScramble. #T1#
Murhapuro lands a right hand.
Murhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by McScramble.
McScramble misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhapuro working aggressively here.
McScramble tries to stall but Murhapuro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhapuro blocks an uppercut.
Murhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McScramble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhapuro stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as McScramble controls the action.
McScramble blocks an uppercut.
Murhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McScramble wants a takedown.
McScramble lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhapuro backwards.
McScramble throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhapuro.
McScramble blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Murhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
Murhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhapuro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by McScramble.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
McScramble is trying to pull guard but Murhapuro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McScramble is trying to break the clinch but Murhapuro is controlling him.
Murhapuro lands a hook that snaps the head of McScramble backwards.
McScramble is trying to pull guard but Murhapuro has him pressed against the cage.
Murhapuro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by McScramble.
McScramble wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murhapuro has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murhapuro as McScramble tries to tie him up.
McScramble tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pate Murhapuro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Murhapuro managing to block the knees to the body from McScramble.
I was talking to McScramble's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McScramble lands with a right to the head.
Murhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
McScramble is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murhapuro is defending well.
McScramble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murhapuro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhapuro working aggressively here. #BC#
McScramble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhapuro cracks McScramble with a good jab.
Pate Murhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McScramble moves away.
McScramble misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Murhapuro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murhapuro scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Murhapuro tries to sprawl but McScramble drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McScramble wants to take a breather but Murhapuro is having none of it.
McScramble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murhapuro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McScramble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McScramble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murhapuro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Murhapuro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Murhapuro is staying active underneath McScramble, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Murhapuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murhapuro 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Murhapuro!

Event: GC 380 McScramble vs Bleak
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Bleak dodges the punch combination from McScramble. #TD2#
Bleak closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McScramble taking a bit of punishment here - Bleak scoring with strikes.
McScramble taking a bit of punishment here - Bleak scoring with strikes.
McScramble is trying to get back to half guard.
Bleak lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McScramble is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McScramble takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McScramble defending against the ground and pound.
McScramble is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McScramble'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.
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but McScramble keeps working.
McScramble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bleak is nestled in close to McScramble, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bleak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
McScramble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McScramble is refusing to be controlled, as Bleak sits in half guard.
Bleak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McScramble's head.
Bleak is nestled in close to McScramble, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McScramble is staying active underneath Bleak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McScramble is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but McScramble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McScramble manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak trying to control but McScramble is working from the bottom.
McScramble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bleak chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
McScramble looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bleak has picked McScramble up and slammed him! McScramble can't keep hold of the triangle and Bleak manages to pass to side control!
McScramble really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#SUB2#
Bleak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McScramble knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McScramble manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McScramble lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
McScramble is controlling the pace.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. McScramble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bleak moves into full guard.
McScramble won't allow Bleak to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McScramble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McScramble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
McScramble trying to move into half guard but instead Bleak has managed to sweep!#REVB##T4#
McScramble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bleak is looking to work some ground and pound but McScramble has wrist control.
McScramble looking for a sweep. Not yet McScramble, not yet.
Bleak postures up and lands a big shot to McScramble's brow.
McScramble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bleak pushes down on McScramble's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Bleak is looking for a kimura but McScramble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bleak to get the leverage.
McScramble is looking to improve his position.
Bleak thows a huge punch but McScramble dodges it nicely.
Bleak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McScramble's head.
Bleak wants to pass to mount but McScramble is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McScramble throws a jab when Bleak was well out of range.
Bleak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McScramble tries to avoid it but Bleak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McScramble to the ground. McScramble escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bleak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McScramble tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bleak defends well and McScramble ends up having to push Bleak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bleak tries to throw a body punch but McScramble avoids it by throwing Bleak back against the cage. #TD2#
Bleak lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bleak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McScramble defending well though.
McScramble is in trouble now - Bleak has advanced to mount!
McScramble is in a horrible position here. Bleak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McScramble taking shots to the head.
Bleak prevents McScramble from getting the reversal.
Bleak scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McScramble takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bleak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McScramble is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Bleak has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McScramble's face.
McScramble is bucking up trying to escape but Bleak cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#McScramble is rocked!
Bleak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh McScramble is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bleak lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McScramble is bucking up trying to escape but Bleak cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bleak connects with a bit shot that sees McScramble covering up! More strikes from Bleak and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bleak is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Darsin Bleak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GC 376 - Bleak vs Barnes
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Gagarin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yuri Gagarin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gagarin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McScramble circles away quickly and effectively.
Gagarin fails to land with a series of punches.
Gagarin throws a looping overhand right but McScramble ducks down to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that McScramble has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gagarin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Gagarin misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
McScramble fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gagarin, pushing him back against the cage.
McScramble fails to pull guard.
McScramble manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Gagarin breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagarin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McScramble's head.
Gagarin misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Gagarin tries to keep at a distance but McScramble has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gagarin tries to circle away but McScramble has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Gagarin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McScramble struggles to land a body shot inside as Gagarin controls his hands.
McScramble pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gagarin blocks a body shot from McScramble.
McScramble tries a body shot but Gagarin blocks it.
Gagarin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
McScramble has picked Gagarin up - he's going for a ride! McScramble dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gagarin wants to sweep but McScramble has passed to side control!
McScramble landing a few strikes.
Gagarin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
McScramble tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McScramble takes a little break here. Gagarin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McScramble tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
McScramble tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McScramble has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
McScramble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gagarin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McScramble trying to control the position but Gagarin is working away. #T3##SUB#
McScramble is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gagarin has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Gagarin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McScramble is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gagarin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gagarin wants to control but McScramble postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McScramble controls the position.
McScramble has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gagarin!
McScramble wants to control the pace but Gagarin is squirming around nicely.
McScramble controlling from mount. #T4#
McScramble wants to control the pace but Gagarin is squirming around nicely.
McScramble working Gagarin over with strikes here.
McScramble trying to control but Gagarin is having none of it.
Gagarin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McScramble lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gagarin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McScramble lands a big elbow. #SUB#
McScramble throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Gagarin has his hands clasped together but McScramble breaks the hold and Gagarin is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by McScramble!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack McScramble!
Jack McScramble retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Jack McScramble thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 371 McScramble vs Kiss
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiss.
Kiss has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McScramble is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiss throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and McScramble counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
McScramble is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kiss has escaped the position, nice work there.
McScramble tries to advance to mount but Kiss denies him. #SUB#
McScramble looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McScramble tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kiss's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiss is pushing McScramble's head away, looking to escape. McScramble manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McScramble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kiss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McScramble lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kiss down. #T1##SUB#
McScramble tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McScramble has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
McScramble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McScramble working the ground and pound.
Kiss wants to get back to his feet but McScramble drags him back down.
Kiss takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McScramble taking a breather here.
Kiss tries to escape but McScramble is in control. #T2#
McScramble controls the position from side control.
McScramble has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kiss is trying to stand.#SUB#
McScramble jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kiss manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
McScramble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kiss, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Kiss is not content to let McScramble control the position.
McScramble creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kiss sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kiss wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McScramble is looking to take a break and control but Kiss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiss is trying to get back to his feet.
Kiss prevents McScramble from moving into mount.
Kiss wants to get back to his feet.
McScramble working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
McScramble prevents Kiss from escaping the position.
Kiss parries the strikes from McScramble easily there. McScramble is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kiss to escape.
Kiss is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McScramble really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
McScramble works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kiss is trying to get back to his feet.
Kiss prevents McScramble from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiss tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
McScramble postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kiss looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kiss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
McScramble looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McScramble tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiss is retaining full guard.
McScramble won't allow Kiss to get back to his feet.
Kiss is looking to stand back up but McScramble counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kiss.
McScramble wants to free his trapped foot but Kiss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McScramble definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Kiss is defending against the submission attempts here by McScramble.
McScramble is nestled in close to Kiss, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble trying to control from half guard but Kiss is working away. #SUB#
McScramble wants to work for an arm triangle but Kiss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jack McScramble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Kiss is trying to stand up here but McScramble is controlling him well.
Kiss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kiss wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
McScramble is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kiss is looking to escape.
McScramble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kiss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kiss is trying to stand back up but McScramble is controlling him
Kiss is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiss takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kiss throws a jab when McScramble was well out of range.
Bela Kiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiss misses with a right hand #TD#
and McScramble counters with a single leg into guard. Kiss didn't expect that.
Kiss wants to stand and escape but McScramble is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McScramble trying to control but Kiss is working from the bottom.
Kiss wants to stand and escape but McScramble is having none of it.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Kiss keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McScramble prevents Kiss from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiss manages to avoid it.#T3#
McScramble lands a nice hook to Kiss's body. Kiss takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiss moves out of range of the strikes.
McScramble moves out of range as Kiss strikes.
Kiss misses with a hook. McScramble ducked under it nicely. #TD#
McScramble drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kiss is not content to let McScramble control the position.
Kiss is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McScramble has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from McScramble crashes against the mat.
Kiss pushes McScramble away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McScramble gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McScramble trying to control the position but Kiss is working away.
McScramble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiss can do to turn this around?
Kiss wants to get back to his feet but McScramble drags him back down.#T4##SUB#
McScramble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
McScramble looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kiss tries to escape but McScramble is in control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McScramble swings around for an armbar but Kiss sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McScramble's guard.
McScramble wants to sweep here but Kiss controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McScramble looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kiss misses the jab.#TD#
McScramble darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kiss is trying to stand.
Kiss blocking the ground and pound attempt from McScramble. #SUB#
McScramble is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiss is just riding it out for now. McScramble eventually gives up the hold.
Kiss looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
McScramble wants to pass the guard but Kiss is defending well.
Kiss wants to get back to his feet.
McScramble drops an elbow to the side of Kiss's head.
McScramble working Kiss over with strikes.
Kiss wants to get back to his feet.
McScramble wants to take a breather but Kiss is having none of it.
Kiss is looking to escape.
McScramble trying to mount his opponent but Kiss defends it.
McScramble prevents Kiss from standing back up.
McScramble looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kiss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
McScramble lands strikes from half guard.
McScramble is trying to control. Kiss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kiss pushes McScramble off looking to stand but McScramble dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from McScramble.
McScramble looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McScramble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McScramble is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kiss can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#Kiss is rocked!
Kiss takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! McScramble's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack McScramble!
Jack McScramble is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Jack McScramble thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 367 Raledran vs Kuti
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagarin lands a nice shot to the body.
McScramble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gagarin.
McScramble swings for the body but Gagarin moves out of range.
Gagarin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Gagarin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagarin slaps away a takedown attempt from McScramble, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
McScramble dives in and scores a takedown into Gagarin's guard.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagarin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gagarin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McScramble has gone for a leg lock! Gagarin slips out almost immediately though and dives into McScramble's guard.#REVR#
Gagarin wants to control from the top but McScramble keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gagarin looking to sit in guard and control but McScramble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gagarin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Gagarin keeps moving. #SUB2#
McScramble is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gagarin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gagarin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Gagarin avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
McScramble controlling Gagarin's posture.
McScramble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McScramble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McScramble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McScramble is pushing down on Gagarin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gagarin is fighting to maintain full guard but McScramble has managed to sneak the leg through.
McScramble is trying to control the action in half guard but Gagarin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
McScramble is trying to work for a kimura but Gagarin is defending well.
McScramble moves nicely into side control.
Gagarin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McScramble on the ground.#T3#
McScramble landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gagarin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McScramble works to advance to full mount. Gagarin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McScramble landing strikes, looking to finish!
McScramble landing strikes, looking to finish!
McScramble with a couple of short strikes.
McScramble cracks Gagarin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB2#
McScramble is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gagarin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McScramble fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McScramble is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gagarin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McScramble is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gagarin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McScramble cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McScramble working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
McScramble controlling the pace for now.
Gagarin is wriggling around trying to escape.
McScramble breaks from Gagarin's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
McScramble working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Gagarin turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips McScramble off and cradles Gagarin's limp body as McScramble celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jack McScramble!
After winning the bout, Jack McScramble thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 364 Raledran vs Dean
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Balboa. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McScramble.
Balboa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McScramble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
McScramble has an Americana. Balboa didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McScramble is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McScramble hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack McScramble!
Jack McScramble decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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