Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Kentas vs Materlak
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Scott wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Lee controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee. #T1##SUB2#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee. #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.
Scott works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Scott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.#SUB#
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Lee passes into half guard.
Lee works his way into side control.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Scott will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Scott is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee working away.
Scott prevents Lee from improving position. #SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Scott wants to control but Lee postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Lee 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##TD2#
Scott tries to sprawl but Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Scott has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lee escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lee!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott prevents Lee from improving position. #SUB2#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Lee trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott is trying to improve his position.
Scott is not content to let Lee control the position. #SUB2#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scott has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scott avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lee. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
Scott sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Lee is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Scott as he works his way to full guard.
Lee is pushing down on Scott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scott is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scott works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Lee trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Robert Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee passes into half guard.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott wants to control but Lee passes into side.
Lee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Lee misses with a double jab.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Scott tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Scott's guard.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott is trying to control the position but Lee postures up. #SUB#
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Scott throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lee uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working. #SUB2#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scott wants to control but Lee postures up.
Lee looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Scott is avoiding damage well.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee misses with the ground and pound.
Scott tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Scott! #SUB2#
Lee has control of Scott's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Scott regains control of the situation pretty easily.
David Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Scott is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Lee looking for the choke but no joy.
Scott trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him. #T3##SUB2#
Lee is looking for the choke from the back position but Scott is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Scott is trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the RNC - Scott is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Lee!
Robert Lee gave a mention to Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Hakekia vs Kentas
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Scott fails with the takedown.
A cross from Scott lands.
A swing and a miss from DKasada.
Scott wants to clinch but DKasada slips to the side
and DKasada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DKasada pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott moves forwards but DKasada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and DKasada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Scott throws a hook but DKasada avoids it easily.
David Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but DKasada pushes him off.
DKasada throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
DKasada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but DKasada ducks down to avoid it.
DKasada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Scott moves into range and clinches up with DKasada.
Scott jumps guard but DKasada turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DKasada lands a shoulder strike.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but DKasada avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DKasada smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from DKasada misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by DKasada, which made it look bad.
DKasada throws out a counter right but Scott avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Scott shoots in and drives through. DKasada sprawls well.
Scott misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DKasada! But no joy.
Scott connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DKasada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott slips a jab from DKasada.
DKasada fails to land with a series of punches.
Scott is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Scott staying out of range there.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on DKasada's shoulder, as DKasada tries to avoid the shot.
Scott misses with a hook
enabling DKasada to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but DKasada slips the punch.
Scott staying out of range there.
Scott moves forwards but DKasada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DKasada misses with a looping left.
Scott with a poor takedown
and DKasada counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DKasada pinned against the cage. DKasada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DKasada! But no joy.#T4#
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DKasada moves away.
DKasada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DKasada stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
DKasada 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott misses with a hook. DKasada ducked under it nicely.
DKasada throws out a counter right but Scott avoids it with no problem.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scott looks to throw the jab but DKasada is out of range.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and DKasada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada 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#
DKasada throws a wild body kick that Scott sees coming a mile off.
DKasada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DKasada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DKasada looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
Scott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Scott closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scott lands in his opponent's guard.
DKasada is looking to stand up but Scott isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Scott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DKasada is keeping the position for now.
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but DKasada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DKasada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DKasada jabs Scott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DKasada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
An attempted straight right counter from Scott misses the target.
DKasada misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
Scott wants to clinch
enabling DKasada to counter with a crisp jab.
DKasada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
DKasada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
DKasada moves away from the strike by Scott.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DKasada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott lands a lovely overhand right.
Komedor DKasada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
DKasada is looking for the big counter here.
Scott misses with a double jab
and DKasada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DKasada.
It seemed like DKasada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
DKasada works Scott's body with a nice hook.
Scott tries to clinch but DKasada moves away
enabling DKasada to counter with a crisp jab.
DKasada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DKasada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DKasada throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DKasada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but DKasada is just out of range.
DKasada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Scott sizes up DKasada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but DKasada is just out of range.
DKasada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DKasada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DKasada lands a head shot.#TD#
Scott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching DKasada on his heels. He'll look to pass DKasada's guard now, I'm sure.
DKasada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Scott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
DKasada wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
DKasada is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but DKasada is just out of range.
DKasada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DKasada wants it to stay on the feet.
DKasada throws a head kick that misses.
Scott misses with a left hand
and DKasada counters with a one-two to the body.
David Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scott throws an off balance right hand
and DKasada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DKasada scores with the left hand. Scott knows he should have avoided that one.
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
letting DKasada counter with a right hand.
DKasada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Scott is rocked!
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DKasada counters with a huge left! Scott is in big trouble! He's backing up but DKasada isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Scott from any more damage. A dominating finish by DKasada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Komedor DKasada!
Komedor DKasada thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Sasaki 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Dansworth misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Dansworth.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dansworth throws a hook but Scott blocks it.#TD#
Dansworth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scott sprawls well initially but Dansworth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Scott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dansworth wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Scott trying to control here. #SUB#
Dansworth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scott 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.
Dansworth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dansworth 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dansworth trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away. #SUB2#
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott tries to roll over but Dansworth keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Dansworth is working for a kimura but Scott is defending it quite comfortably.
Dansworth prevents Scott from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dansworth is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dansworth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dansworth is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dansworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Dansworth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dansworth is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Dansworth is working for a kimura but Scott is defending it quite comfortably.
Scott wants to control but Dansworth is keeping busy.
Dansworth works his way into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dansworth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T3##SUB#
Dansworth has control of Scott's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Scott regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dansworth lands a heavy elbow.
Dansworth tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
Dansworth landing strikes from the mount.
Dansworth avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
Dansworth lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB#
Dansworth has control of Scott's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Scott regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Dansworth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dansworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape. #T4#
Scott wants to control but Dansworth is having none of it.
Dansworth working the ground and pound effectively.
Scott tries to hold on but Dansworth pushes him away.
Dansworth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Scott can't escape the position.
Dansworth dominating with strikes here.
Scott is bucking up trying to escape but Dansworth cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Scott is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dansworth content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Dansworth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Scott can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Scott is in a horrible position here. Dansworth smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Dansworth 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#
Dansworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dansworth scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dansworth.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dansworth, as that shot connected.
Dansworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dansworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Dansworth.
Scott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Dansworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greg Dansworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dansworth thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dansworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Dansworth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Dansworth lands.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Dansworth finish him?#TD#
Dansworth lands a huge takedown. Scott is out but the ref is slow to react and Dansworth lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Scott lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Dansworth!
After winning the bout, Greg Dansworth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH:Schrodinger vs Galilei
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Dennison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dennison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dennison winds up and cracks Scott with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dennison working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Scott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Dennison drops an elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Dennison working Scott over with strikes.
Scott tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
Dennison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dennison in particular looking to stall.
Dennison wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Dennison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura here.
Scott wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy.
Dennison is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Scott trying to hold on to Dennison's head to control him but Dennison postures up. #T2#
Dennison winds up and cracks Scott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Dennison working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Scott tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
Scott trying to control but Dennison postures up.
Dennison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Scott keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dennison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg.
Dennison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
Dennison winds up and cracks Scott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dennison drops an elbow to the side of Scott's head. #SUB2#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Dennison scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennison lands with a punch from half guard.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dennison working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennison working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Scott wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dennison trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dennison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dennison's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison 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#
Scott is looking to clinch. #TD#
Dennison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dennison postures up.
Dennison scoring with some ground and pound.
Dennison works over Scott with some ground and pound from guard.
Dennison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dennison postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dennison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Scott throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dennison uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Dennison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scott 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.
Dennison cracks Scott with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dennison looks up at the clock and then as Scott takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dennison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Scott is trying to improve his position.
Dennison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dennison working the ground and pound.
Dennison scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#Scott is rocked!
Dennison trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
Scott is still in real trouble! Can Dennison finish him?#T2#
Dennison taking a breather here.
Dennison is putting a hurting on Scott here, landing some big shots from side control.
Scott seems to have recovered his senses.
A big shot lands for Dennison! That's hurt Scott! Will he recover? Dennison fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
A very excited looking Dick Dennison 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: SMASH: Choke vs Thomas
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Montgomery connects with a body shot.
Montgomery looks to land a combination. Scott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like David Scott has been cut.
Montgomery lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scott moves out of range as Montgomery strikes.
Scott attempts a counter takedown but Montgomery avoids it well and moves away.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
Arniquez Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montgomery has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery misses with a series of wild punches.
Montgomery misses the body punch
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Scott is looking to clinch.
Montgomery misses with a hook.
Scott is looking to counter punch.
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
Scott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montgomery misses with a looping right.
Scott is looking to counter punch.
Scott dives in and grabs Montgomery's left leg, looking for a takedown. Montgomery pushes down on Scott's head and hops out.
Montgomery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Montgomery misses with a hook
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montgomery lands a nice shot to the body.
Montgomery throws a shot to the body.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Montgomery connects with a body shot.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Montgomery scores with a jab.
Montgomery clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Montgomery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montgomery misses with a left hand
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Scott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Arniquez Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montgomery.
A left and a right from Montgomery both land. Nice combination. #T3#
A combination from Montgomery does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Scott moves into range and clinches up with Montgomery.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Montgomery turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Montgomery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scott tries to pull guard but Montgomery forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montgomery lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Scott successfully pulls guard.
Scott is controlling Montgomery's posture.#SUB#
Scott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Montgomery avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Scott throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Montgomery escapes and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Scott gets back to half guard.
Montgomery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arniquez Montgomery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A combination from Montgomery does no damage.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Montgomery throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Montgomery lands a left and a right that send Scott crashing to the mat, dazed. Montgomery thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
Scott throwing a counter right hand but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Montgomery misses with a body punch
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arniquez Montgomery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery throws a right hand that misses
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott walks into a straight right hand from Montgomery.
Scott takes a jab right on the kisser.
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.#T1#
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.#CL#
Scott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Montgomery has him pressed against the cage.
Scott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Montgomery walks away with a smile on his face. Scott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery connects with a looping right hand.
Montgomery misses the shot to the body.
Montgomery takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Montgomery loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Montgomery misses with a body shot
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
A swing and a miss from Montgomery.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Montgomery loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Montgomery misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Montgomery - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Scott closes the distance and pushes Montgomery back into the cage.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Montgomery has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montgomery tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Montgomery throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott. #TD#
Scott ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scott no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Scott is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Montgomery rolls with it to try and escape but Scott cranks on the arm and Montgomery is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Scott!
David Scott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Reedtz vs Hatfield
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1##TD#
Choke gets a double leg takedown into Scott's guard.
Choke postures up in Scott's guard and throws a big left but Scott blocks it.
Choke 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.#SUB2#
Scott looking for a guillotine here but Choke defends easily. #SUB2#
Scott working for a triangle but Choke defends it easily. #SUB2#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Choke pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott can't keep his opponent in guard - Choke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Scott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choke pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Choke is working for a kimura but Scott is defending it quite comfortably.
Scott is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
Choke slips a nice elbow through Scott's hands, connecting with Scott's forehead.
Scott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scott trying to control here. #SUB2#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Scott tries to get to full guard but Choke has control of the leg. #SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
Choke is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now. #SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
Scott wants to control but Choke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Choke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Choke avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
Scott tries to control the position but Choke now has his back. #T3#
Scott trying to control the position but Choke manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Choke is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Scott with him. Scott is trying to defend but Choke has an arm under the chin now! Scott grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Choke!
David Choke retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs Cuntmara 3
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Dennison misses with a left hand
and Dennison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Dennison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scott to the mat! Scott manages to get full guard.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Dennison from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dennison is posturing up here but Scott has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dennison tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dennison has to tap! Slick submission there by Scott!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Scott!
David Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Takahashi vs Kitjakarn
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Scott slips a straight right by Dawkins.
Scott with the counter takedown but Dawkins avoids it easily.
Dawkins lands a jab.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scott avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dawkins loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.#CL#
Dawkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scott, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Dawkins pulls Scott into guard.
Dawkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Dawkins 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.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dawkins wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB#
Dawkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scott trying to control but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Scott stays in close to Dawkins's body and controls the position.
Dawkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Scott looking for a guillotine here but Dawkins defends easily.
Dawkins trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dawkins chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dawkins passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dawkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scott defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawkins slips a nice elbow through Scott's hands, connecting with Scott's forehead.
Dawkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dawkins is taking a breather. Scott says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Scott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Dawkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Scott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scott.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dawkins connects with a couple of short punches.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Dawkins pushes his legs off easily.
Dawkins 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.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Dawkins with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Scott has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dawkins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Scott.
Dawkins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dawkins lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here.
Scott is not content to let Dawkins control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Dawkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dawkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
Dawkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dawkins defends it well.
Dawkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Scott's head.
Scott tries to clinch but Dawkins is having none of it.
Dawkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Dawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
Dawkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Dawkins.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dawkins cracks Scott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scott takes one to the chin there.
Dawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Scott tries to clinch but Dawkins moves out of range.
Dawkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott throws out a counter right but Dawkins avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Dawkins shoots in and gets a takedown into Scott's guard.
Dawkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jason Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Dawkins is posturing up here but Scott has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dawkins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dawkins has to tap! Slick submission there by Scott!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Scott!
A victorious David Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartz looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Scott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bartz throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown. Bartz fights it but they end up in guard.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Bartz is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott wants to control from the top but Bartz keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartz is keeping the position for now.
Bartz controlling Scott's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bartz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bartz is fending him off so far but Scott persists. Nope, Bartz circles away and we're back to standing.
Bartz scores with a jab to the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scott checks a leg kick. #T2#
Bartz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bartz misses with an uppercut.
Bartz feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.
Bartz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scott momentarily. #TD2#
Scott looking to score a takedown here. Bartz is defending well but Scott drives through and ends up in Bartz's guard.
Bartz keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Bartz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Bartz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartz is keeping the position for now.
Bartz trying to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bartz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bartz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bartz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Chad Bartz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz 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#
Scott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bartz lands an uppercut.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Bartz has him pressed against the cage.
Scott fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Bartz manages to break the clinch.
Scott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bartz can pounce on him.
Bartz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scott. That did some damage!
Bartz lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
Scott avoids the body shot from Bartz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartz.#CL2#
Scott darts in and clinches Bartz up against the cage.
Bartz gets through Scott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott jumps guard but Bartz stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chad Bartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Scott.#T1#
Bartz scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Bartz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bartz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott tries to pull guard but Bartz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scott or not.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Bartz lands a nice shot to the body.
Bartz lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bartz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bartz.
Bartz lands a left hand.
Bartz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Bartz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scott.
Bartz lands with a right to the head.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartz just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bartz.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bartz.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Bartz lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Bartz pushes Scott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bartz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Bartz breaks the clinch.
Bartz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bartz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bartz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bartz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bartz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Bartz keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Scott blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scott! But no joy.
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bartz throws a push kick but Scott slaps the foot to one side.
Scott feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Scott avoids the body shot from Bartz.
Scott feints the counter takedown.
Bartz scores with a sloppy right hand. Scott should have avoided that one.
Bartz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bartz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bartz lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bartz. That's going to slow Scott down.
Bartz lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartz.
Bartz wants to slow Scott down by chopping away at his legs.
Bartz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Bartz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scott walks into a stiff left hand from Bartz.
Chad Bartz is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartz misses with a looping left.
Bartz looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Bartz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartz throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Scott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bartz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scott is in Bartz's guard.
Bartz keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that second round.
That's time! Bartz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bartz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scott wants to clinch.
Scott is looking to clinch but Bartz is avoiding it.
Bartz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scott doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is looking to clinch but Bartz is avoiding it.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartz lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bartz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bartz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bartz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartz takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Bartz throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Scott tries to counter it with a takedown but Bartz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bartz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scott moves to clinch but Bartz breaks away
and Bartz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bartz scores with a jab to the body.
David Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scott 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.
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Bartz there.
Scott has a takedown stuffed.
Bartz scores with a sloppy right hand. Scott should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scott's hands.
A jab from Bartz finds it's way through Scott's defenses. #ROC#Scott is rocked!#T3#
Scott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartz finish him?
Scott tries to clinch
and Bartz counters with a right hand from hell and Scott is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Bartz!
A very excited looking Chad Bartz 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: Highland 200
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Good shot there by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott takes one on the button.
Vinogradov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinogradov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vinogradov cracks a nice hook into Scott's ribs.
Scott tries to clinch up but Vinogradov circles away and keeps his distance.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Scott throws out a counter right but Vinogradov avoids it with no problem.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Scott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
Scott changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vinogradov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Vinogradov.
Vinogradov with a nice cross.#T1#
A punch combination from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov misses the shot to the body.
Vinogradov missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
Vinogradov lands with a straight right. Scott didn't see that one coming.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
Scott feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinogradov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinogradov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov stuns Scott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott feints the counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Vinogradov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Scott drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vinogradov is trying to keep Scott in close. #T3#
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vinogradov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vinogradov trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Vinogradov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Scott jumps into side control!
Scott working away.
Scott tries to move to full mount but Vinogradov actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vinogradov trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Vinogradov has a hand on Scott's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Scott takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vinogradov is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Scott has hold of Vinogradov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vinogradov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vinogradov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Vinogradov is really stuck here.
Vinogradov just trying to survive but Scott is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vinogradov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Scott.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov 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#
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Vinogradov misses with a two punch combination.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Vinogradov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Vinogradov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinogradov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Vinogradov swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinogradov.
Scott staying out of range there.
Scott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Vinogradov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scott! But no joy.
Scott tries for a takedown but Vinogradov circles away easily
and Vinogradov counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##CL2#
Scott clinches with his opponent.
Scott tries to pull guard but Vinogradov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sergey Vinogradov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Scott.
Vinogradov digs a right hand underneath Scott's ribcage. Scott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scott fails to pull guard.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vinogradov to keep the fight standing.
Scott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vinogradov walks away with a smile on his face. Scott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
and Vinogradov counters with a stiff right hand.
Vinogradov connects with the punch.
A combination from Vinogradov does no damage.
Sergey Vinogradov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Vinogradov scores with a nice right hand.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch lands to the side of Scott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vinogradov throws an off balance right hand
and Scott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinogradov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vinogradov scores with a body shot.
Vinogradov lands a two punch combo.
Vinogradov misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Scott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Vinogradov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Scott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vinogradov's guard.#T3##SUB#
Vinogradov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Scott uses it to pass to side control.
Vinogradov wants to control but Scott postures up.
Vinogradov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Scott working away.
Vinogradov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Vinogradov struggling a bit here.
Vinogradov tries to improve position but can't.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Vinogradov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
David Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vinogradov tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
Vinogradov can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vinogradov swivels and escapes.
Vinogradov misses the jab.
Vinogradov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scott shoots and misses
and Vinogradov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vinogradov cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vinogradov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
Vinogradov misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Vinogradov shows good takedown defense.
Sergey Vinogradov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Scott.
Vinogradov throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vinogradov counters with a left to the body.
Vinogradov throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scott moves away from the strike by Vinogradov. #TD2#
Scott closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scott is thwarting Vinogradov's attempts to control the position.
Scott passes the guard and advances to mount!
David Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scott is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vinogradov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vinogradov wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.#T3#
Vinogradov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vinogradov is working hard here to advance position.
Scott takes Vinogradov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vinogradov is in trouble.
Vinogradov trying to control the hands but Scott won't let him.
Sergey Vinogradov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vinogradov can't escape the position.
Vinogradov trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Vinogradov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vinogradov wants to escape the position.
Vinogradov covering up well and avoiding damage.
Scott controlling well, preventing Vinogradov from escaping the position.
Vinogradov wants to control his opponent's hands but Scott gets his hands free.
Scott doesn't have the hooks in and Vinogradov manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Scott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Scott working for a triangle but Vinogradov defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Vinogradov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vinogradov, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Highland 197
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Scott has closed the distance and engaged Koppia in a clinch.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koppia to keep the fight standing.
Scott fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scott tries to pull guard but Koppia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ottaa Koppia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Scott.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koppia to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Koppia breaks from the clinch.
Scott wants to clinch up but Koppia keeps it at a distance.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koppia. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koppia throws a poor cross that misses
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koppia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott throws out a counter right but Koppia avoids it with no problem.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Scott tries to counter it with a takedown but Koppia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koppia throws a big shot that misses.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koppia throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott. #CL2#
Koppia gets tackled into the cage by Scott. Scott maintains the clinch.
Koppia throws a head punch that misses.
Koppia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scotts head.
Scott tries to pull guard but Koppia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koppia just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Scott ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scott no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Scott working for a triangle but Koppia defends it easily. #SUB2#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Koppia pushes his legs off easily.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Koppia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koppia has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Koppia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Koppia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koppia has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Scott looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Koppia is defending well. Scott quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Koppia has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Scott celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Scott!
A relieved looking David Scott 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: Highland 191
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Jarvinen misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Jarvinen's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jarvinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jarvinen throws out the jab.
Scott appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jarvinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarvinen looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
A nice side step and Scott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scott is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jarvinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarvinen.
Scott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Scott gets a clinch. #T1#
Scott fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvinen.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jarvinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Arto Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Scott.
Nice body punch from Jarvinen. #TD2#
Scott has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jarvinen uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Jarvinen pushes his legs off easily.
Scott trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Scott is trying to control the position but Jarvinen postures up. #SUB2#
Scott has his foot on Jarvinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jarvinen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Jarvinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Scott looking for a triangle here. Jarvinen is fighting it but it looks tight! Scott pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jarvinen is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Scott!
David Scott decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 179
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Lachmann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lachmann lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass. #SUB#
Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Scott looking for a guillotine here but Lachmann defends easily.
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.
Scott keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass. #T1#
Lachmann is still trying to improve position.
Lachmann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scott can't keep his opponent in guard - Lachmann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Lachmann has control of the leg.
Scott is looking to control Lachmann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Lachmann has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Lachmann is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Scott is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Scott defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lachmann's arms. #SUB2#
Lachmann patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Scott showing good submission defense here.
Lachmann is not going to allow Scott to sit and survive in this position.
Lachmann controlling well, preventing Scott from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Lachmann is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Scott has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Lachmann has the hooks in. Scott is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Scott is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Scott wants to escape the position.
Lachmann tries to keep control of the position but Scott is staying busy.#SUB2#
Lachmann looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Lachmann looking to break Scott's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Scott remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lachmann will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Lachmann looking to break Scott's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Scott remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lachmann will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4##SUB2#
Lachmann has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Scott has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lachmann's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Scott is in bad spot here.
Lachmann struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Scott is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.
Scott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
Scott trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lachmann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lachmann.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Lachmann 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##CL#
Lachmann tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Lachmann jumps guard and drags Scott to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Lachmann looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lachmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ludwig Lachmann has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Scott is pushing down on Lachmann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lachmann is fighting to maintain full guard but Scott has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Lachmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lachmann is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lachmann avoid being mounted?
Lachmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lachmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
Lachmann is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Lachmann actively working from the bottom here.
Scott trying to control from half guard but Lachmann is working away.
Scott prevents Lachmann from improving his position.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Lachmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Lachmann keeping control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Scott passes to side control.
Lachmann is trying to escape the position but Scott is controlling the position.
Lachmann wants to control but Scott postures up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scott napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Lachmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lachmann tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Lachmann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lachmann tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Lachmann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lachmann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott stops Lachmann from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Lachmann 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Lachmann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scott was covering up waiting for the punch and Lachmann finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lachmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lachmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Lachmann looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lachmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lachmann has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Lachmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lachmann drops back looking for a leg! Scott is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scott manages to kick Lachmann off! Lachmann jumps back into Scott's guard.
Scott looking to control.
David Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lachmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Scott working for a triangle but Lachmann defends it easily.
Lachmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lachmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lachmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lachmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Lachmann stands and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Scott wants to control but Lachmann postures up.
Scott is not content to let Lachmann control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lachmann advances nicely into full mount.
Scott sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Lachmann sits in half guard.
Lachmann wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Lachmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludwig Lachmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lachmann 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 173
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Ruiha lands with a nice body punch.
Ruiha misses with an uppercut
and Scott counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Scott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Ruiha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruiha to keep the fight standing.
Ruiha throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruiha.
Ruiha misses with some punches. #TD#
Scott pulls guard successfully.
Ruiha 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. #SUB#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Ruiha pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Scott is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ruiha frees his head nicely. Oh but Scott has switched to an armbar! Ruiha is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, David Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 146
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quigley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quigley throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Scott moves into the clinch successfully.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Quigley breaks the clinch.
Scott moves out of range as Quigley strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Scott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice shot lands for Quigley.
Quigley throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quigley looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Quigley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Scott to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Quigley trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Quigley tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quigley.
Scott appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Quigley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott staying out of range there.
Quigley lands a jab to the nose.
Scott wants to clinch up but Quigley keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Scott dives in and scores a takedown into Quigley's guard.
Quigley wants to get back to his feet but Scott passes into half guard. #T4##REVB#
Scott stalling.
Scott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matthew Quigley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Scott wants to clinch up but Quigley keeps it at a distance.
Quigley is looking for the big counter here.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.
A big left from Quigley misses.
Quigley missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quigley looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well. #CL#
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scott jumps guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Quigley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quigley to keep the fight standing.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quigley just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Quigley as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Quigley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quigley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quigley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quigley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
A hook to the body from Quigley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quigley.
Quigley effectively controlling the action here.
Quigley cracks Scott with a nice body shot.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quigley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quigley slows down the pace here. #TD#
Scott pulls Quigley into guard.
Quigley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quigley wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Quigley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quigley defends it easily.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Quigley from controlling successfully. #T2#
Quigley wants to stand but Scott is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quigley is aware though and is defending well.
Quigley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scott is proving hard to escape from.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quigley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Quigley is proving a slippery customer.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily.
Quigley looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Quigley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scott's guard.
Scott trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quigley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quigley tries to stand but Scott is controlling from the bottom.
Scott is trying to control the position but Quigley postures up.
Scott managing to control the position. #SUB#
Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quigley defends it easily.#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#
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quigley is aware though and is defending well.
Quigley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scott is proving hard to escape from.
Quigley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Quigley wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position. #SUB#
Scott looking for a guillotine here but Quigley defends easily. #SUB#
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quigley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quigley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Quigley from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Quigley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Quigley throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
Scott changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quigley swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley just misses with a punch to the body.
Quigley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quigley misses with a hook.#T1#
A big right from Quigley misses.
It looked like Scott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quigley.#CL#
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quigley scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Quigley.
Quigley misses with a body punch.
Quigley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quigley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quigley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Scott seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Quigley can turn it around.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quigley to keep the fight standing.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quigley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quigley smiles and moves away.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Quigley. That snapped Scott's head back.
Quigley stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
David Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Quigley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Quigley is keeping the position.
Quigley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there. #T3#
Scott wants to control from the top but Quigley keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Quigley holds on and takes a little breather.
Matthew Quigley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quigley keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Quigley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Scott blocks a jab.
Scott swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quigley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Quigley has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Quigley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Quigley 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Quigley!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthew Quigley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 139
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Dawg misses with a hook.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dawg pinned against the cage. Dawg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dawg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Scott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bad Dawg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawg swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dawg fails to land with a series of punches.
Scott looks to clinch
and Dawg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Scott gets a clinch.
Scott jumps guard but Dawg stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Dawg breaks the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Scott moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dawg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawg connects with a nice looking jab.
Dawg looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Dawg misses with a wild body shot.
Scott wants to clinch up but Dawg keeps it at a distance.
Dawg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Scott pushes Dawg up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Scott manages to pull guard.
Dawg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Scott is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dawg has his hands clasped together but Scott extends and breaks Dawg's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Scott.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Scott!
David Scott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Bad Dawg stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost on purpose.'.

Event: Highland 135
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Finlayson just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Finlayson moved out of range.
Finlayson throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scott! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlayson misses the target.
Scott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finlayson catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scott lands with a straight right. Finlayson didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott fails with the takedown
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Finlayson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Scott! Finlayson lets Scott back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like David Scott has been cut.#T1#
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Scott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finlayson misses with a looping left.
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Finlayson misses.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scott slips under a jab.
Finlayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
Scott slips a jab from Finlayson.
Scott throws out a counter right but Finlayson avoids it with no problem.
Scott moves to clinch but Finlayson breaks away
and Finlayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Finlayson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finlayson lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
Finlayson lands a right hook to the body.
Torhte Finlayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Finlayson throws a hook but Scott blocks it.
Finlayson throws a big shot that misses.
Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
We've been told by Finlayson's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3##CL2#
Scott clinches with his opponent.
Finlayson misses with a body punch.
Finlayson misses with a punch to the body.
Finlayson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scott or not.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finlayson to keep the fight standing.
Torhte Finlayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Scott.
Finlayson lands a right hand.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Finlayson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Finlayson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Finlayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Finlayson lands a nice uppercut.
Finlayson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Scott jumps guard but Finlayson stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Finlayson lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Scott manages to pull guard.
Scott working a defensive guard but Finlayson passes 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!
Finlayson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Scott wants to control but Finlayson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Finlayson wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Scott is in trouble now - Finlayson has advanced to mount!
Finlayson controlling the pace for now.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott is desperately trying to improve his position but Finlayson has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Scott's cut.
That's time! Finlayson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Scott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finlayson scores with the left hand. Scott knows he should have avoided that one.
Finlayson looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Finlayson misses with a body shot.
Scott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finlayson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Finlayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finlayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Finlayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott throws out a powerful jab.
Finlayson scores with a jab to the body.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Finlayson finds it's target.#KD#
Finlayson cracks Scott with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Finlayson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Scott to stand back up!#ROC#Scott is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Finlayson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
Finlayson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Scott throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson rattles Scott with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Scott tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Finlayson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Scott stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Torhte Finlayson 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: Highland 131
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.#CL#
Scott darts in and clinches Veainu up against the cage.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Veainu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scott tries to pull guard but Veainu holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Veainu just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Scott jumps into guard, dragging Veainu to the mat. #SUB#
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Scott working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Veainu has passed into half guard!
Scott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Veainu 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. #T1##SUB#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Veainu content to control rather than advance.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Scott controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Veainu is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Veainu in particular looking to stall.
Veainu is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scott gets full guard.#SUB#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Veainu pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Scott has an active guard here but Veainu has managed to pass into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Veainu is trying to control. Scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott tries to roll over but Veainu keeps him under control.
Scott is looking to control Veainu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Scott manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Scott looking for subs off his back but Veainu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Scott regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4##SUB#
Scott looking for subs off his back but Veainu has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Veainu pushes his legs off easily.
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 David Scott will probably get the nod.
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#
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Veainu gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Veainu misses.
Scott tries to pull guard but Veainu holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Scott manages to pull guard.
Veainu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scott working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Scott has his foot on Veainu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Veainu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Veainu passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Scott tries to bench press Veainu off him but Veainu keeps the position. #T1#
Scott wants to control but Veainu postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Veainu working away.
Scott tries to buck Veainu off but Veainu is having none of it.#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.
Veainu trying to control the position but Scott is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veainu scores with a hook.
Scott wants to clinch.
Veainu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Scott bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Veainu is looking for a sweep.
Veainu keeping his opponent close.#T3#
Scott controlling the position.
Veainu struggling a bit here.
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.
Scott tries to move to mount but Veainu blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Scott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scott is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Veainu's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Scott looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Veainu defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Scott dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Scott fails with the takedown.
Veainu connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Scott feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu is controlling Scott's posture.#T1#
Scott wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
David Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Scott controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
David Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
David Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target. #TD#
Scott looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Veainu managing to control the position. #T3#
Veainu trying to control the position.
Veainu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Veainu.
Sonatane Veainu 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.
Scott content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Veainu circles away.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veainu as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott misses with a left hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Scott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Scott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Veainu on his heels. He'll look to pass Veainu's guard now, I'm sure.

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 David Scott.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Highland 124
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Ruiha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Ruiha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scott throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruiha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scott thinking.
Ruiha goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Scott lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruiha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruiha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Scott clinches up with Ruiha and pushes him back against the cage.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruiha smiles and moves away.
Ruiha misses with a looping right.
Ruiha pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scott back to the cage. Ruiha follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott lands a nice hook to Ruiha's body. Ruiha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Scott closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ruiha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Ruiha gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.
Ruiha looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Ruiha tries to move into range but Scott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Scott is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruiha's half guard.
Ruiha tries to kick Scott off in order to stand up. Scott Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
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.#T1#
Ruiha wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Ruiha tries to escape back to his feet but Scott has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Ruiha's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Ruiha is tapping! Scott saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Scott!
A victorious David Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 118
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Scott misses the jab.
Crawley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scott cracks Crawley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A cross from Crawley lands.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott scores with a jab.
Scott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scott thuds a left hand into Crawley's body.
David Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawley manages to avoid it.
Scott lands with a nice body punch.
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Crawley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Scott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Crawley tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crawley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scott slips a straight right by Crawley.
Scott swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Crawley counter with a right hand.
Scott takes a swing at Crawley's ribcage but misses.
Scott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Scott changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crawley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Crawley tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott won't let Crawley get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Crawley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Scott content just to control the position here.
Crawley tries to buck Scott off but he can't manage it.
Crawley is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Scott has taken his back!
Crawley is trying to stand back up.
Scott throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott has good solid back control here. #T3##SUB#
Scott looking to break Crawley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crawley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Scott will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crawley is trying to get back to his feet but Scott has full control of the position and if anything, Crawley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Scott slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Scott has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Crawley! Can he survive? No! He's out! Scott gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, David Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 110
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Scott staying out of range there.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliva.
Oliva cracks Scott with a good jab.
Oliva throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Scott throwing a counter right hand but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Oliva cracks Scott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
Oliva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva slips a jab from Scott.
Scott throws a right and a left that Oliva avoids nicely.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Scott is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Scott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Scott counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliva.
Oliva throws a shot to the body.
Scott cracks Oliva with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliva staying out of range there.
Oliva throws a big shot that misses.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Oliva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Oliva.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Scott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva thuds a left hand into Scott's body.
Scott throws a hook but Oliva blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Oliva misses.
Oliva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliva to score with a decent uppercut.
Scott checks a low kick from Oliva.
Oliva tries to close the distance and clinch but Scott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oliva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliva blocks a jab.
Oliva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oliva throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scott had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Oliva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot by Scott.#T3#
Oliva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.
Scott takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva lands a right hook to the body.
Scott slips a straight right by Oliva.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oliva.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Scott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva throws a leg kick that misses.
Oliva lands an overhand right.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott throws a series of punches but Oliva avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Oliva misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Scott misses its target.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Oliva lands a body shot.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva lands with an uppercut that bounces Scott off the cage and back into range.
Oliva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oliva lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott slips under a jab from Oliva.
Scott thuds his right hand into Oliva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott stuns Oliva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scott misses with a jab to the body
and Oliva counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Oliva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oliva misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Scott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliva.
Scott has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Scott avoids the body shot from Oliva.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliva lands the left hand.
Oliva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
Oliva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oliva throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
Scott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oliva throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Scott slips a straight right by Oliva.
Oliva throws a low kick but Scott avoids it.
Good exchange - Oliva coming out on top.
Oliva stuns Scott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Oliva misses
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
Oliva throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Scott lands with a good body shot.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Oliva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
Oliva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliva misses with a right hand
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva misses the jab.
Oliva misses with a hook to the body
and Scott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliva thinking. #T2#
Scott slips a straight right by Oliva.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Oliva lands a nice looking body shot.
Scott lands with a right hand.
Oliva misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Scott misses its target.
Scott moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Oliva thuds a left hand into Scott's body.
Scott punishes Oliva's body with a nice straight punch.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Scott might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Scott throws a hook but Oliva blocks it.
Oliva feints a counter leg kick.
Oliva just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Oliva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliva cracks Scott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Biscuit Oliva's cut even more.
Oliva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Scott.
Oliva throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva digs a good hook to Scott's body.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oliva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from Oliva misses. #T4#
Oliva throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
Oliva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott digs a good hook to Oliva's body.
A punch lands to the side of Scott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oliva misses with a hook
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Oliva ducks down to avoid it.
Scott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliva under the eye.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Scott misses its target.
Oliva misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Scott misses the target.
Scott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliva was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Oliva lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
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#
Scott throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Scott went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oliva throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Scott misses the target.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Scott seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Scott connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scott throws a hook to the side of Oliva's head but Oliva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Oliva as he connects with a hook.
Oliva misses with a right hand #TD#
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott passes into half guard.
Oliva tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#T1#
Scott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Oliva is defending the position.
Oliva tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Oliva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
David Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oliva trying to control here.
Oliva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Scott is staying active.
Scott passes to side control.
Oliva is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Scott is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliva has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Scott tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Oliva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliva can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses. #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 telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Scott.
Oliva throws a head kick that misses
and Scott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scott moves away from the strike by Oliva.
Oliva cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Scott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliva moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oliva throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Scott misses its target.

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 David Scott.
I think Oliva 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 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Biscuit Oliva!
After winning the bout, Biscuit Oliva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 106
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1#
Oliva misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Oliva with a nice cross.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Scott backs away, Oliva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Scott there.
Nice sprawl there from Oliva as Scott shoots in.
Scott goes for a double leg but Oliva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliva continues to drive forward.
Scott cracks Oliva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliva throws out a leg kick but Scott moves out of range and Oliva only half commits.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oliva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scott on the side of the head.
A big left from Oliva misses.
Scott misses the jab.
Oliva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Oliva as Scott shoots in.
Biscuit Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Scott.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Oliva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliva swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut there from Scott.
Scott lands a slapping body shot.
Scott blocks a jab.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Oliva.#TD2#
Scott drives through with a takedown into Oliva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Scott won't allow Oliva to sweep him here.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oliva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott passes into half guard.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scott wants to take a breather but Oliva is having none of it. #T2#
Oliva wants to get back to full guard.
Scott throwing shots but Oliva is blocking nicely.
Scott content to control rather than advance.
Scott trying to advance position but Oliva counters by regaining guard.
Oliva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliva is keeping the position for now.
Oliva keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. #T3#
Oliva pulls Scott in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oliva tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scott's corner calls for a 1-2. Scott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliva sprawls well. Oliva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Scott closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oliva quickly recovers to half guard.
Oliva wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Oliva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4##SUB2#
Scott is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oliva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliva tries to get out of the position.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Oliva defending well.
Scott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Oliva! #SUB2#
Scott is working for a guillotine from mount but Oliva frees his head quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Scott 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#
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliva circles away.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott slips a straight right by Oliva.
A nice side step and Scott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
David Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliva was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Oliva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Scott with that takedown attempt.
Oliva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Oliva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliva moves out of range as Scott strikes.
A jab from Oliva does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott misses with a hook
and Oliva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Oliva pushes Scott off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Oliva is out of range.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Oliva 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.
Nice cross by Oliva.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Biscuit Oliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Oliva. No joy for Scott on that attempt.
Biscuit Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Scott.
Oliva clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Oliva has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Oliva cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott cracks a nice hook into Oliva's ribs.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
Oliva slips under a jab.#T2#
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva scores with a punch to the head.
Scott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scott misses with a body punch
enabling Oliva to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oliva misses with a looping left.
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliva wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliva is looking to counter punch.
Scott drops his hands momentarily and Oliva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Scott throws the left hand but Oliva avoids the punch easily.
Scott shoots in but Oliva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oliva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oliva misses with a looping right.
Oliva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva. #T3#
Scott connects with a body shot that sends Oliva's belly button to the back.
Scott slips a straight right by Oliva.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Oliva ducks down to avoid it.
Oliva defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Scott throws a body punch but Oliva moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliva throwing a counter right hand but Scott manages to avoid it.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Scott.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva slips a jab from Scott.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliva misses the target.
Oliva takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Scott throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.
Oliva is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliva misses with a body shot
and Scott counters with a left to the body.
Oliva scores with a nice strike.
Scott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Oliva defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Scott swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oliva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva cracks Scott with an open hand slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Scott blocks the leg kick.
Scott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scott tests Oliva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Scott.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
Oliva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Scott shoots in and bounces Oliva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oliva 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.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
That's time! Oliva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Oliva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Oliva misses.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scott scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott checks a leg kick nicely.
Scott swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
A big left from Scott misses.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva throws a hook but Scott blocks it.
Scott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliva digs a good hook to Scott's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Scott closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oliva to the mat! Oliva manages to get full guard.
Oliva trying to control the position.
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Oliva has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott wants to control from the top but Oliva keeps moving. #SUB2#
Scott drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oliva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oliva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oliva! #REVR#
Oliva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oliva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Oliva decides to stand back up.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Scott lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliva staying out of range there.
Scott scores with the left hand. Oliva knows he should have avoided that one.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Nice jab there from Scott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.#TD2#
Scott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Scott controlling the position from side mount.
Oliva is trying to improve his position.
Oliva is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott staying calm.
Scott wants to control but Oliva is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oliva is trying to escape the position but Scott is controlling the position.
Oliva is trying to improve his position.
Oliva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scott off and has taken his back!
Oliva is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Scott trying to control but not successfully.

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 Biscuit Oliva.
I think Oliva 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Highland 101
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Getaldic looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Getaldic misses.
Getaldic slips a jab from Scott.
Getaldic throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Getaldic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scott circles away quickly and effectively.
Getaldic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Getaldic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Scott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Getaldic doesn't seem phased though.
Getaldic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1##CL#
Scott gets a clinch.
Scott jumps guard but Getaldic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Getaldic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Getaldic.
Scott tries to pull guard but Getaldic won't allow it.
Getaldic lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Scott pulls guard.
Scott pulls Getaldic in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Getaldic has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Scott to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Getaldic is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Scott pulls down on the head and he's put Getaldic to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Scott!
David Scott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 94
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Scott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saigon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saigon's coach down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saigon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saigon lands an overhand right.
Jab by Saigon.#TD#
Scott gets the takedown into side control.
Saigon is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Scott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saigon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Scott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saigon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saigon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Saigon wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saigon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scott is thwarting Saigon's attempts to control the position.
Scott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Scott is pressing down on Saigon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saigon is holding on for now. #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.#SUB2#
Saigon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Saigon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scott is controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saigon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Scott tries to clinch but Saigon moves out of range.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.#T3##CL#
Scott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saigon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saigon lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Scott works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Saigon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Scott escapes and throws Saigon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Saigon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scott's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.
Saigon tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#T4#
Scott controlling the pace.
Saigon is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saigon avoid being mounted?
Scott wants to pass the guard but Saigon is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saigon regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Scott 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#
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saigon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Saigon shows good takedown defense.
A left lands for Saigon.
A jab from Scott misses.
Saigon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Saigon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
Saigon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Scott's body.
Saigon cracks Scott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scott lands a really nice looking cross but Saigon seems unphased.
Saigon misses with a wild body shot.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saigon defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Scott misses with the combination. #T1#
Scott misses with a straight right.
Saigon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scott swinging wildly here.
Saigon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Scott forces Saigon back against the cage and clinches.
Saigon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scott.
Scott fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saigon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scott jumps guard but Saigon stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saigon is looking to break free of the clinch but Scott has double underhooks.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saigon jumps guard but Scott stands there with Saigon around his waist. Saigon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott misses with a body punch. #T2#
Saigon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scott avoids it.
Scott pushes Saigon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saigon stalling in the clinch.
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saigon can do to turn this around?
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saigon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scott tries to pull guard but Saigon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Scott scores with a shot to the side of Saigon's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saigon looking to stall.
Scott pushes Saigon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saigon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Scott prevents Saigon from breaking the clinch.
Scott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Saigon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Saigon breaks from the clinch.
Scott looks to clinch
enabling Saigon to counter with a crisp jab.
David Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott is looking to clinch but Saigon is avoiding it.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Saigon moves away and avoids it.
Saigon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saigon connects with a body shot.
Saigon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott fails with the takedown
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Scott misses with the combination.
Saigon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Scott is looking to clinch but Saigon is avoiding it.
Scott lands with a good body shot.
Saigon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scott. Scott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnny Saigon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saigon sprawls well. Saigon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Saigon moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Scott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saigon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Saigon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scott tries to clinch but Saigon is having none of it.
Saigon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Scott darts in and clinches Saigon up against the cage.
Saigon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
I was talking to Scott's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scott can't get the takedown.
Scott jumps guard but Saigon stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Saigon avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage. #TD2#
Saigon jumps guard.
Saigon working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Saigon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Scott is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Saigon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Saigon is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
Scott just content to control the position. #SUB#
Scott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scott slows the pace down. #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.
Saigon is looking for a sweep.
Saigon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scott off and has taken his back!
Saigon punches the canvas rather than the man.
Scott staying busy and making it hard for Saigon to control.
Scott wants to escape the position.
Saigon struggling to land strikes to the head as Scott covers up.
Saigon somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Scott trying to control the position but Saigon manages to sink in the hooks.
Scott breaks Saigon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Saigon trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Saigon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saigon working a defensive guard but Scott manages to pass into side control anyway.
Scott in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Saigon tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
Saigon sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Scott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Scott content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott wants to pass the guard but Saigon is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Scott!
A victorious David Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Johnny Saigon had this to say: 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: NYCL 21 - Mfer vs Herer
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Scott scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Alonnus Parker has been cut.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Parker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scott defends it well.
Scott cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Scott rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.
Parker tries for a takedown but Scott manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Scott has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Parker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Scott throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker wants to escape the position.
Scott has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Parker's body.
Parker is trying to get back to his feet but Scott has full control of the position and if anything, Parker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Scott slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Scott has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Parker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Scott trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Parker doesn't escape. #T1##SUB#
Scott working for a choke but Parker is defending well.
Parker is in bad spot here.
Scott not allowing Parker to control his hands.
What can Parker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Parker wants to escape the position.
Scott thows a strike but Parker uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Parker as he ends up in Scott 's guard! #T2##SUB#
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Parker lands a couple of elbows.
Scott trying to control the position.
Parker with a nice head shot there.
Scott is controlling Parker's posture.#SUB#
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parker throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB#
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parker is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scott is on top in guard. #REVR#
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Parker is trying to keep Scott in close.
Scott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Parker is pressing down on Scott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Parker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scott has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Parker's face as Scott controls the position.
Parker is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control.
Scott is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Parker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Scott postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Parker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scott asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Scott moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alonnus Parker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Scott takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Parker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Scott!
Parker working away.
Parker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott struggling a bit here.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Scott managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Parker. #T1#
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.
Scott is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Parker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Parker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
David Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
Scott taking shots to the head.
Scott takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Scott tries to hold on but Parker postures up.
Parker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Scott hang on?
Scott 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.
Scott gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Parker avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB#
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Parker lands a couple of digs.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parker defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Scott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3##SUB#
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Parker is sitting in close to Scott's body. Scott has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Parker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Parker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Scott.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Scott!
Our winner, David Scott, 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: End of the Madness
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Scott closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Scott is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jones is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Scott! David Scott retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, David Scott, 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: Madness Championship Chaos
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Scott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Scott's ribs.#TD2#
Scott scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Scott postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Scott, into his guard. #REVR#
Scott is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CHECKMATE PRIME MMA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Jackson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Scott throws up his legs and catches Jackson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Jackson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Scott! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Scott!
David Scott is the new light heavyweight champion!
David Scott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Marvin Jackson had this to say: 'This sport SUX!'.

Event: LOM WW Semi Finals
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Bei misses with a two punch combination.
Bei fails to land with a series of punches.
Scott appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scott moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bei fails to land with a series of punches.
Scott lands a nice hook to Bei's body. Bei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bei misses with a body shot.
Scott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bei.
Bei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bei sprawls well. Bei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Scott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scott avoids the body shot from Bei.
Liu Bei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bei lands a leg kick that knocks Scott off balance momentarily.
Bei takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Scott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Bei. No joy for Scott on that attempt.
Liu Bei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Scott.
Bei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bei. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bei throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Scott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bei defends well and Scott ends up having to push Bei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bei throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Scott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into Bei's guard.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scott forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Scott quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Scott but it's paid off an Bei is forced to tap! Nice work by Scott.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Scott!
David Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LOM Lightweight Quarter Finals
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Kantawong misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kantawong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scott postures up.
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kantawong wants to get back to his feet but Scott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kantawong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantawong is keeping the position for now.
Scott wants to control from the top but Kantawong keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kantawong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kantawong throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Scott misses the jab.#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.
Kantawong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lamon Kantawong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Kantawong just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Kantawong gets caught napping as Scott dives in and scores a takedown. Kantawong manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Scott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantawong is keeping the position for now.
Scott won't allow Kantawong to get back to his feet. #T3#
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantawong is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantawong wants to get back to his feet but Scott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kantawong is trying to keep Scott in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Scott dives in and scores a takedown into Kantawong's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kantawong manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kantawong is looking to break free of the clinch but Scott has double underhooks. #T4#
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Scott gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kantawong regains guard.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantawong is retaining full guard.
Scott passes Kantawong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scott stalling.
Kantawong won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantawong wants to get back to his feet.
Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Scott 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##TD2#
Scott bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Scott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kantawong being controlled for a moment.
Kantawong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Scott trying to control the action but Kantawong is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Scott working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scott controlling the position from side mount.
David Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kantawong can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kantawong is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control.
Scott prevents Kantawong from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Scott swings around for an armbar but Kantawong sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Scott's guard.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kantawong passes into side control.
Kantawong tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Scott tries to buck Kantawong off but Kantawong is having none of it.
Kantawong is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott is trying to control Kantawong's posture but Kantawong avoids it.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kantawong is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kantawong tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
Scott tries to reverse the position but Kantawong maintains control.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Kantawong's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott can't escape the position.
Scott prevents Kantawong from taking his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamon Kantawong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Scott shoots in and bounces Kantawong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kantawong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott 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.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantawong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kantawong being controlled here, momentarily.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Scott works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Scott is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kantawong is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kantawong is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott wants to take a breather but Kantawong is having none of it.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Kantawong defending well.
Kantawong tries to kick Scott off but Scott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Scott is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kantawong keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Scott is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kantawong's half guard.
Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kantawong wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB2#
Scott is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scott is trying to control. Kantawong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Kantawong is defending well.
Scott stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott wants to pass the guard but Kantawong is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scott 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Scott tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James looks winded!#TD#
Scott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott pushes down on James's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Scott works his way into full mount!
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
James has left one of his arms exposed and Scott doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. James screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Scott!
A very excited looking David Scott 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.

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