Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 272: Kid vs Hogan
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1##TD#
Jho drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jho wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Scott keeping full guard, as Jho tries to pass.
Jho throws a big elbow that misses.
Scott wants to stand and escape but Jho is having none of it.
Jho throws an elbow that misses. Scott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jho's guard. Nice move by Scott!#REVB#
Scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jho is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jho wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jho is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Scott wants to get up but he can't break Jho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jho wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.
Scott wants to stand but Jho is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jho walks into a stiff left hand from Scott.
Jho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scott eats them both and turns towards Jho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.#TD#
Jho closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scott did well to prevent Jho getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jho prevents Scott from standing back up. #T2##SUB#
Jho seems to be working for a kimura but Scott defends the submission attempt.
Jho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scott tries to kick Jho off but Jho keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Scott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scott defending well though. #T3##SUB#
Jho is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Scott still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Scott has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SU2#
Scott stands up and beckons Jho to his feet. #TD#
Jho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Scott pushes Jho away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jho gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Jho decides to stand back up.
Maximus Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jho moves away from the strike by Scott.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Scott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jho on the side of the head. #T4##TD#
Jho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scott's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott is trying to stand up here but Jho is controlling him well. #SUB#
Jho is looking for a kimura here.
Jho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Devil Jho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jho tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Scott misses.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Devil Jho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jho fails with a takedown attempt.
Jho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Jho shoots in and gets a takedown into Scott's guard.
Jho with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jho.
Scott wants to get back to his feet but Jho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Jho controlling from the top position.
Devil Jho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jho stands up over Scott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Scott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jho is controlling him.
Jho wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jho lands a glancing blow to the side of Scott's head.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jho shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devil Jho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott misses with a hook.
Jho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Jho has Scott up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Jho rushes Scott and presses him up against the cage.
Scott stops a takedown attempt from Jho. #BC#
Jho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Jho ducks down to avoid it.
Maximus Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Jho persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Jho clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Jho has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
A short right from Jho on the inside.
Jho wants a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jho.
Jho tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Scott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jho leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Jho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jho is proving hard to escape from.
Jho trying to control the position. #T4#
Jho has a closed guard, preventing Scott from standing up.
Scott postures up.
Scott being controlled here momentarily.
Jho is looking to stand up but Scott isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jho keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devil Jho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
That's time! Jho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Scott lands a nice shot that snaps Jho's head back. #CL#
Jho rushes Scott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scott up against the cage.#TD#
Jho tightens his grip and picks Scott up, before dumping him to the ground. Scott manages to land in guard.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jho stops Scott from standing up.
Jho throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Jho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jho trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jho wants to stand but Scott has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jho stops Scott from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Jho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jho plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2##TD#
Jho 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.
Jho stops Scott from standing up.
Scott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Scott wants to get back to his feet but Jho passes into half guard.
Jho wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Scott pushes Jho off looking to stand but Jho dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Jho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scott can't keep his opponent in guard - Jho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jho in particular looking to stall.
Scott is looking to escape.
Jho wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Maximus Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jho lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Jho keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Jho throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely.
Jho wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Jho stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Devil Jho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scott sprawls and moves away.
Scott thuds his right hand into Jho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Jho moves into the clinch.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Jho.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devil Jho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jho, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devil Jho!
During a confident post fight interview, Devil Jho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Maximus Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, that didn't go as planned!'.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXIV
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Scott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rehab's hands.
Rehab throws a low kick, looking for Scott's leg but Scott calmly moves out of range.
Scott with a jab.
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rehab to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Rehab.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rehab.
Scott paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scott drops Rehab with a huge uppercut! Rehab drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Scott is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Scott!
Maximus Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 254: Future Vintage
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Scott misses with a looping left.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scott as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Bowman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Scott looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Bowman tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well. #SUB#
Bowman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bowman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scott is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bowman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bowman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scott, who protects the arm well.
Bowman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1##SUB#
Bowman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scott, who protects the arm well.
Scott is not content to let Bowman control the position.
Scott is being controlled here.
Bowman landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bowman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bowman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scott has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bowman but great work by Scott.#T2#
Scott tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Scott is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bowman wants to control but Scott postures up.
Bowman manages to get back to half guard.
Bowman is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bowman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott wants to stand and escape but instead Bowman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Bowman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Bowman from controlling successfully.
Bowman throws a strike but Scott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Bowman looking for subs off his back but Scott has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bowman tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Bowman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Bowman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Scott has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Scott wants to control the pace but Bowman is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maximus Scott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bowman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowman staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target. #TD#
Bowman shoots in and bounces Scott off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bowman advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bowman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bowman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tom Bowman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bowman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scott, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bowman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scott has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bowman but great work by Scott.#T1#
Bowman is looking for a sweep.
Bowman is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scott wants to stand but Bowman is controlling his arm.
Bowman is not content to let Scott control the position.
Bowman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bowman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scott tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bowman is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowman keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Scott throws a jab when Bowman was well out of range.#TD#
Bowman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bowman trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bowman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Bowman advances to full mount.
Scott takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bowman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Scott is now in Bowman's guard. A big mistake from Bowman there, giving up the dominant position!
Scott is looking to stand up but Bowman won't let him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
Bowman is looking to sweep but instead, Scott has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott trying to control the action but Bowman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Bowman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Bowman.
Bowman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scott sprawls and moves away.
Scott misses with a hook.
Bowman slips a jab from Scott.
Bowman shoots for a takedown but Scott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Scott misses.
Bowman attempts a counter takedown but Scott avoids it well and moves away.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Bowman slips the punch.
Scott misses with a hook #TD#
and Bowman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bowman.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bowman is one step ahead there.
Scott is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Bowman looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Scott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB#
Bowman has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bowman has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bowman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowman wants to sweep but no luck.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott is fighting to break Bowman's control of his arms but Bowman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Bowman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scott has picked Bowman up and slammed him! Bowman can't keep hold of the triangle and Scott manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Bowman can't do much from the bottom here.
Scott wants to stand but Bowman is controlling his arm.
Bowman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scott's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Scott tries to stand and escape but Bowman is controlling the position.
Bowman wants to get back to full guard.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scott throws a hook to the side of Bowman's head but Bowman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scott tries to clinch but Bowman is having none of it. #TD#
Bowman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Bowman sits in half guard. #SUB#
Bowman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bowman trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it. #T4##SUB#
Bowman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
Scott looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Bowman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bowman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scott defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maximus Scott.
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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: OFC 246: New Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Kessler takes one to the side of the head.
Scott connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kessler. Kessler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scott misses with a hook. Kessler ducked under it nicely.
Kessler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scott throws a hook but Kessler blocks it.#CL#
Kessler rushes Scott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
Scott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Scott can't break the clinch.
Scott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scott can't break the clinch.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
Kessler lands with a left to the head.
Kessler prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.
Kessler effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kessler as Scott tries to tie him up.
Scott tries to circle away but Kessler has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Scott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kessler.
Kessler lands a left hand.
Kessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scott.
Kessler lands a nice shot to the body.
Kessler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
Kessler just leaning against Scott, taking a breather.
Kessler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
Kessler keeps control of Scott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Kessler. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Kessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kessler. #CUT#
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scotts head.
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Kessler won't allow it.
Scott can't break the clinch.
Scott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler crunches a lovely knee into Scott's ribcage.
Still in the clinch, Kessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Kessler.
Scott looks winded!
Kessler digs a right hand into Scott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scott's gas tank.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Kessler. #T3#
Kessler digs a right hand into Scott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scott's gas tank.
Kessler lands a left hand.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
Kessler stalling against the cage.
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Come on Kessler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kessler taking a breather.
Kessler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kessler scores with a shoulder strike.
Scott takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kessler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A short left from Kessler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kessler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scott blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Kessler to work.
Still in the clinch, Kessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kessler.
Kessler pushes Scott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kessler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kessler.
Kessler landing knees to the head.
Kessler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Kessler clinches with his opponent.
Johann Kessler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kessler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Kessler won't allow it.
Kessler pushes Scott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kessler presses Scott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kessler lands a knee to the head.
Kessler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kessler.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kessler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the 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!
Scott has had enough of the clinch but Kessler keeps him there for the moment.
Scott is breathing heavily.#T1#
Scott has had enough of the clinch but Kessler keeps him there for the moment.
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kessler lands a shot to the body.
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Kessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kessler with a knee to the head.
A short right from Kessler.
Kessler looking to throw knees to the head but Scott is blocking nicely.
Kessler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Scott controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Kessler.
A short right from Kessler.
Kessler controlling the action here for a moment.
Kessler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Kessler working Scott over with knees to the body.
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!
Kessler lands an uppercut.
Kessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kessler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scott or not.
Kessler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards. #KD#
Kessler drops Scott with a big knee straight up the middle! Scott is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Scott is rocked!
Kessler scores with a body shot.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Kessler finish him?#CL#
Kessler gets a clinch.
Kessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kessler lands a knee to the body.
Kessler lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Scott out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Johann Kessler!
During a confident post fight interview, Johann Kessler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Maximus Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, that didn't go as planned!'.

Event: DUEL#25 Silver vs Summers
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Scott does it's job there.
Coach takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coach definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scott misses with a right hand
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Coach has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scott working hard to break the clinch.
Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Coach has double underhooks.
Scott takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Scott tries to circle away but Coach has him pinned against the cage.
Scott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Coach has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Coach.
Coach lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coach landing knees to the body.
Scott looks winded!#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Coach.
Coach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards. #TD#
Coach turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Scott managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Coach.
Coach postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Coach tries to advance to mount but Scott denies him. #SUB#
Coach is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scott has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Coach is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Coach controlling the position. #T2#
Scott wants to get back to his feet but Coach drags him back down.
Coach is putting a hurting on Scott here, landing some big shots from side control.
Coach remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Scott can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Scott is letting Coach control him for a moment.
Coach seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scott for as long as he can get away with.
Scott is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott throws a poor cross that misses
and Coach counters with a straight right hand.#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 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Coach 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. Coach is in Scott's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coach is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coach throws a big elbow that misses.
Coach trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Coach 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.
Coach sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scott's guard.
Coach passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Scott!
Scott squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Coach there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Head Coach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Coach scores with a one two! Scott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Maximus Scott's cut even more.
Coach shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scott pinned against the cage. Scott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coach scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Coach connects with a nice looking jab.
Coach lands a jab to the head.
Coach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Coach 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.
Coach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Coach counters with a nice low kick that buckles Scott's knee momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coach - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Coach pushes him off.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Coach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Coach has managed to clinch.
Coach tries a knee to the head but Scott blocks it.
Coach lands a damaging elbow.
Scott stalling.
Coach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coach pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coach just leaning against Scott, taking a breather.
Scott scores with a shot to the side of Coach's head.
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Coach won't allow it. #T2#
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Coach has him pressed against the cage.
Coach lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
The cut above Maximus Scott's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Coach presses Scott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coach landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Coach prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Coach.
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 wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Coach - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Coach landing knees to the body.
Coach cracks Scott with a nice body shot.#TD#
Coach has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Scott regains guard immediately. #T3#
Coach engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scott wants to get back to his feet but Coach is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coach keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Scott trying to control the position.
Coach pushing down on Scott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Coach keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coach moves into full mount! Scott won't be happy about that! #T4#
Coach wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coach throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Coach controlling from mount.
Head Coach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coach landing strikes, looking to finish!
Coach lands a big elbow.
Coach content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Coach looking for a guillotine from mount but Scott is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Head Coach dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
That's time! Coach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Scott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scott wants to clinch.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott misses with a hook.#TD#
Coach drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scott bucks up and tries to throw Coach off but instead Coach has got his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott covering up well and avoiding damage.
Scott trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T1##SUB#
Scott defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Coach controlling the positon.
Scott prevents Coach from getting a body triangle.
Coach biding his time, controlling Scott.
Coach throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scott wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Coach is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Scott is defending well though. Coach let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Coach working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB#
Coach 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 referee is taking a good look at Scott as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Coach! #T3##SUB#
Coach tightening his grip on Scott, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Coach working for a choke but Scott is defending well. #SUB#
Coach patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Maximus Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coach lands a shot to the body.
Scott wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Coach is persistently looking for the submission but Scott is defending it well.
Coach tries to get the hooks in deep but Scott pushed the leg off.
Head Coach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scott covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Coach loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Scott hold on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coach trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Scott doesn't escape.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Head Coach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coach has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Head Coach!
In defeat, Maximus Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, that didn't go as planned!'.

Event: DUEL#20 Silver vs Hendrix
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by O Palmeiras or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott, which made it look bad. #TD#
O Palmeiras shoots in and bounces Scott off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
O Palmeiras distracts Scott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
O Palmeiras stops Scott from standing up.
O Palmeiras sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scott's guard.
O Palmeiras is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Scott reverses the position - he's now on top in O Palmeiras's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott wants to stand but O Palmeiras is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
O Palmeiras controlling the position.
O Palmeiras lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
O Palmeiras loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Palmeiras prevents Scott from getting back to his feet.
Scott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
O Palmeiras won't allow Scott to get back to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O Palmeiras wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
O Palmeiras works over Scott with some ground and pound from guard.
Scott is looking to stand up but O Palmeiras isn't so interested in that idea.
O Palmeiras throws an elbow that misses. Scott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in O Palmeiras's guard. Nice move by Scott!#REVB#
Scott wants to get up but he can't break O Palmeiras's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but O Palmeiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
O Palmeiras 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scott leaves O Palmeiras with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Palmeiras is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott misses with a hook. O Palmeiras ducked under it nicely.
O Palmeiras seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Scott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras has been cut.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
O Palmeiras feints and as Scott raises his hands in defense, O Palmeiras changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Palmeiras trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom. #T4#
O Palmeiras looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##ES#
O Palmeiras manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O Palmeiras has him pressed against the cage.
O Palmeiras wants to take the fight to the mat but Scott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
O Palmeiras is trying to drag Scott to the mat but Scott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
O Palmeiras manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott leaves O Palmeiras with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from O Palmeiras.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
O Palmeiras displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Scott avoids the head kick by O Palmeiras. #TD#
O Palmeiras shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. O Palmeiras showed some decent athleticism there.
Scott is trying to stand.
O Palmeiras seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Palmeiras not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scott is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Palmeiras not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
O Palmeiras is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Scott regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott wants to stand up but O Palmeiras is controlling him.
O Palmeiras trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Palmeiras avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scott lands a really nice looking cross but O Palmeiras seems unphased. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Scott lands a big uppercut and O Palmeiras crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but O Palmeiras looks OK. Scott waves O Palmeiras back to his feet!#ROC2#
O Palmeiras is rocked!
Scott misses with a straight left.
O Palmeiras seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oh O Palmeiras is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Palmeiras misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#KD2#
Scott feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends O Palmeiras sprawling to the canvas! O Palmeiras rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Scott finish him?!
Scott circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops O Palmeiras to the canvas! O Palmeiras doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Scott keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Scott!
An out of breath Maximus Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DUEL#14 Myles vs Juan
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Gaultier works the jab nicely.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Gaultier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaultier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick there by Gaultier.
Gaultier scores with a punch to the head.
Scott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gaultier connects with an inside leg kick.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Gaultier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Gaultier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gaultier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Gaultier ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Gaultier misses.
Gaultier jabs at Scott's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Gaultier slips the punch.
Gaultier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scott back to the cage. Gaultier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gaultier tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Gaultier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gaultier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gaultier.
Gaultier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Gaultier tenderised Scott's leg. Scott is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gaultier! #T1#
Gaultier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaultier.
Gaultier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Despite the aggression on Gaultier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Gaultier slips the punch.
Gaultier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scott's sensitive parts.
Scott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Gaultier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaultier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Gaultier scores with a nice right hand.
Gaultier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Gaultier moves away and avoids it.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Gaultier counters with a nice leg kick.
Gaultier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaultier 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 pâté.
Scott misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaultier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scott's calf.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Gaultier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaultier staying out of range there.
Gaultier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Gaultier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Gaultier.
Nice body kick there by Gaultier.
Scott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaultier can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Gaultier cracks a nice hook into Scott's ribs.
Scott has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gaultier.
Gaultier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scott walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Gaultier lands a leg kick that knocks Scott off balance momentarily.
Gaultier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Gaultier connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaultier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gaultier duly obliges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaultier.
Scott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Scott crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gaultier - the referee stops the clock and Scott gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gaultier. Scott manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Gaultier is out of range.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Gaultier circles away.
Gaultier thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Gaultier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scott's hands.
Gaultier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scott tries to move into range but Gaultier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gaultier moves away from the strike by Scott.
Gaultier throws a shot to the body.
Gaultier jabs at Scott's body.
Scott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gaultier - that will leave a mark!
Gaultier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scott on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Scott is rocked!
Good exchange - Gaultier coming out on top.
Oh Scott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Gaultier as he connects with a hook.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Gaultier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Gaultier slips the punch.
Scott seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gaultier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Scott will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Gaultier lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scott will feel that in the morning.
Scott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gaultier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Gaultier instigates a clinch.
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike.
Scott tries to break the clinch but Gaultier is controlling the position.
Gaultier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gaultier misses with a body punch.
Gaultier lands with a left to the head.
Gaultier digs a right hand into Scott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scott's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for Gaultier to work.
Gaultier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyon Gaultier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gaultier lands with a good body shot.
Gaultier digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs.
Gaultier lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaultier scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gaultier.
Gaultier lands with a shot to the body.
Gaultier lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand. #CL2#
Gaultier has closed the distance and engaged Scott in a clinch.
Gaultier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Gaultier.
Gaultier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Gaultier.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Gaultier.
Gaultier scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Gaultier pushes Scott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaultier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Gaultier is leaning against Scott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Gaultier pushes Scott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gaultier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Gaultier. #KD2#
Gaultier drops Scott onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Scott is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gaultier lands with a left to the head.
Gaultier lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Scott to his knees! Gaultier keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyon Gaultier!
In his post fight interview, Lyon Gaultier started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Maximus Scott had this to say: 'Well, that didn't go as planned!'.

Event: DUEL#11 Hunter vs Myles
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Labosky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Scott scores with the left hand. Labosky knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Scott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Labosky doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Labosky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scott defends it well.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Labosky lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scott takes a step back to recover.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Labosky.
Labosky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Labosky. Labosky obviously looking to wear him down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Labosky.
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!
Labosky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Scott instigates a clinch.
Labosky tries to pull guard but Scott won't allow it. #BC#
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Labosky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Labosky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Labosky takes one to the side of the head.
Labosky ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Labosky tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott is looking to counter punch.
Labosky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scott on the side of the head. #T1#
Labosky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scott. Scott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Labosky has time to react.
Labosky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Labosky tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Labosky throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
Labosky connects with a looping right hand.
Scott misses with an uppercut
and Labosky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Labosky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labosky catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scott throws a hook to the side of Labosky's head but Labosky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Labosky throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scott.
Labosky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Nice defenses there by Labosky.
Scott throws a hook but Labosky avoids it easily.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Labosky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Labosky tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Labosky cracks Scott with a good jab.
Labosky feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.
Labosky lands a head kick. Scott smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Labosky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Labosky counters with a right hand to the body.
Labosky connects with a body shot.
Labosky 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.
Labosky blocks a jab.
Labosky lands a high kick!
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Labosky lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Scott.
Labosky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Labosky 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.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Labosky scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Labosky 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 pâté.
Labosky scores with a head kick.
Labosky slips under a jab.
Labosky lands a high kick! #T3#
A head kick from Labosky lands but Scott takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Scott is rocked!
Scott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Scott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Scott seems to have got his legs back now.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Labosky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Labosky connects with a right hand. Scott shakes it off.
Labosky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Labosky throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
Scott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Labosky blocks a jab.
Scott blocks a head kick by Labosky.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Labosky tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Labosky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Labosky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Labosky misses.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Labosky.
An attempted straight right counter from Scott misses the target.#T4#
Scott throws a hook to the side of Labosky's head but Labosky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Labosky moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Labosky throws a nice head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Labosky.
Scott connects with a crisp jab.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Labosky moves out of range of the strikes.
Labosky swinging wildly here.
Donk. Scott catches Labosky right on the button with a cross.
Labosky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Labosky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Labosky scores with a nice strike.
Labosky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scott misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Labosky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Labosky.
Scott throws a hook to the side of Labosky's head but Labosky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Labosky just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Labosky.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Labosky ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Labosky.
Labosky misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Scott rushes Labosky and presses him up against the cage.
Labosky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Labosky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Labosky tries to circle away but Scott has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Labosky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Scott misses. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Labosky has knocked Scott down with a huge combo! Labosky steps away and waves a wobbly Scott back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Labosky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Scott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scott takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
Maximus Scott's cut is getting worse.
A cross from Labosky lands.
No joy there for Labosky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Scott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Labosky.
Labosky throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Scott misses.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Labosky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Labosky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scott throwing a counter right hand but Labosky manages to avoid it.
Scott throws a right hand that misses
and Labosky counters with a three punch combo that has Scott backing up. Scott nods at Labosky to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Labosky.
A big left from Scott misses.
Labosky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scott at a distance.
Scott takes one on the button.#CUT2#
Maximus Scott's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Labosky lands with a kick to the ribs.
Labosky lands a nice shot to the body.
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.
Labosky lands a head shot.
Labosky throws a lazy head kick
and Labosky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Labosky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Labosky is out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Labosky misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Labosky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Labosky clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A good leg kick by Labosky.
Labosky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Scott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Scott manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Labosky moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Jean Labosky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labosky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Labosky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Labosky throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Labosky ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Labosky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Labosky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Labosky throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scott's head.
Labosky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Labosky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Labosky misses with a head kick.
Labosky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Labosky.
Labosky is breathing heavily.#T4#
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Labosky moves away and avoids it.
Jean Labosky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Labosky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Scott has Labosky up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott pushes Labosky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Labosky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Labosky throws a one two combo.
Labosky looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Labosky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Labosky.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Labosky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Labosky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott'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#
A jab from Scott finds it's way through Labosky's defenses.
Labosky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Labosky lands a jab to the nose.
Scott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laboskys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Labosky is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Scott engages and cracks Labosky with a massive lead left hook - Labosky tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Scott is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximus Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximus Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#7 Parker vs Ponjev
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Armis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Armis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Armis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Armis saw that one coming.#TD#
Armis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scott on his heels. He'll look to pass Scott's guard now, I'm sure.
Armis wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Armis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Armis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Armis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott wants to stand and escape but Armis is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Armis moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Scott thuds his right hand into Armis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Armis shoots in and bounces Scott off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Scott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Armis is controlling him.
Armis advances to half guard. #T2#
Armis 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.
Armis tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
Scott is staying active underneath Armis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scott is trying to stand back up but Armis is controlling him
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Armis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Armis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3##SUB#
Armis working for a submission but Scott is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Armis looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott stops Armis from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Armis's attempts to control the action.
Scott prevents Armis from taking his back.#SUB#
Armis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Scott has worked his arm free - good work by Scott!
You can see the frustration on Scott's face as Armis controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis works to advance to full mount. Scott defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Armis forces the positional change into back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Armis dominated that round.
That's time! Armis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Armis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Scott.
Armis goes for a double leg but Scott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scott continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Armis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily.
Armis advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis works his way into full mount! #T1#
Armis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Armis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armis fails to take his opponent's back.
Armis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape. #SUB#
Armis goes for an armbar but Scott turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Scott. #T2##SUB#
Armis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armis has a closed guard, preventing Scott from standing up.
Armis is controlling Scott's posture.#T3#
Scott is looking to stand up but Armis won't let him.
Scott passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Armis is looking for a sweep.
Scott wants to stand but Armis is controlling his arm.
Armis is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
Scott wants to stand but Armis has his arm trapped. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scott is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Armis is looking to reverse the position.#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!#TD#
Armis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scott wants to get back to his feet but Armis drags him back down.#SUB#
Armis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scott has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Armis but great work by Scott.
Scott wants to stand but Armis has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maximus Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Armis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Scott misses.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Armis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Armis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scott throws the left hand but Armis avoids the punch easily.
Armis feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Armis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis stops Scott from standing up.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily.
Armis tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Armis attempts a counter takedown but Scott avoids it well and moves away.
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Armis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Scott misses. #TD#
Armis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scott did well to prevent Armis getting side control.#T2##SUB#
Scott is defending against the submission attempts here by Armis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Scott is trying to stand. #SUB#
Armis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Armis is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Armis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
Armis maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Scott could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Armis has cracked it and Scott is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Armis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eli Armis!
Eli Armis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Maximus Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, that didn't go as planned!'.

Event: Ascension 354
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
McGuinness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
McGuinness scores with a shot to the body.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scott paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuinness throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Scott misses with a right hand
letting McGuinness counter with a right hand.
McGuinness uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuinness throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
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!
McGuinness throws a combination. Scott tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Scott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuinness counters with a big right hand! Oh Scott is in trouble here! McGuinness follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGuinness!
In his post fight interview, Connor McGuinness started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Maximus Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, that didn't go as planned!'.

Event: BFT-440: Schooner or Later 5
Date: Mar 09, 2016

#R1#
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Scarpa slips the punch.
Scott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scarpa moves forwards but Scott connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Scarpa tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scott slows down the pace here.
Scarpa pushes Scott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Scarpa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Scarpa has him pressed against the cage.
Scarpa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Scarpa lands a shoulder strike.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Scarpa is controlling him.
Scarpa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scott can't break the clinch. #T1#
Scott can't break the clinch.
Scarpa pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scarpa tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maximus Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Scarpa dives in and grabs Scott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes down on Scarpa's head and hops out.
Scarpa defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Scott lands a jab to the head.
Scarpa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scarpa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maximus Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarpa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.#TD2#
Scarpa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scott is trying to defend but Scarpa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarpa wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well. #T2#
Scott trying to control here.
Scott looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Scott manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
Scarpa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scarpa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Scarpa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scott dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Scarpa looking for subs off his back but Scott has passed one foot through into half guard.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Scott prevents Scarpa from improving his position.#SUB2#
Scarpa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Scott tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Scarpa looking for submissions off his back.
Scarpa gets full guard.
Scott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Scarpa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
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 misses with a looping left.
Scarpa defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Scott connects with a jab.#CL#
Scott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scarpa, pushing him back against the cage.
Scarpa lands a shoulder strike.
Scott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scarpa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Scott pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott connects with a nice looking jab.
Maximus Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott misses with a hook.
Scott stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Scott misses.
Scarpa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Scarpa lands with a right hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Scott enables Scarpa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Scott manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarpa wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scarpa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Scarpa looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Scarpa is retaining full guard.
Maximus Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scarpa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scarpa's guard.#SUB2#
Scarpa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scarpa is trying to keep Scott in close. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scarpa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scarpa wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Scarpa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott wants to get up but he can't break Scarpa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Scott trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Scarpa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Scott to the ground. Scarpa is now in Scott's guard.#T3#
Scarpa throws a big elbow that misses.
Scott is looking to stand up but Scarpa isn't so interested in that idea.
Scarpa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarpa can do to turn this around?
Scott trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Scarpa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scott! #REVR#
Scarpa is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Scott wants to stand but Scarpa has his arm trapped.
Scott wants to control but Scarpa is keeping him busy.
Scarpa tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Scarpa is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott wants to stand but Scarpa is controlling his arm.
Scarpa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Scott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Scott checks the leg kick.
Scarpa shoots for a double leg takedown but Scott sprawls well. He's pushed Scarpa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scarpa with the counter takedown but Scott avoids it easily.
Scarpa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarpa scores with a hook.
A jab from Scott misses.
Donk. Scott catches Scarpa right on the button with a cross.
Scarpa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scott avoids it really well and circles away.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Scarpa's shoulder, as Scarpa tries to avoid the shot.
And Scarpa tries to counter it with a takedown but Scott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scott cracks Scarpa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scarpa.
Scarpa shoots in but Scott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maximus Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.#T1#
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarpa.
Scarpa throws a good cross that connects.
Scott scores with a nice head shot.
Scarpa moves away from the strike by Scott.
Scarpa has a takedown stuffed.
Maximus Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scarpa.
Scarpa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scarpa somewhat.
Scarpa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense.
Scarpa takes one to the chin there.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarpa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarpa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scott defends it well.
Scott lands with an uppercut that bounces Scarpa off the cage and back into range.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gregory Scarpa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scarpa slips under a jab from Scott.
Scarpa shoots in but Scott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Scarpa slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scarpa.
Scarpa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Scarpa moved out of range nicely.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Scarpa moves away and avoids it.
Scarpa with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Gregory Scarpa has been cut.
Scarpa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab. #KD#
Scott lands a big uppercut and Scarpa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Scarpa looks OK. Scott waves Scarpa back to his feet!#ROC#
Scarpa is rocked!
Scott looks to land a right hand but Scarpa moved out of range.
Scarpa with the counter takedown but Scott avoids it easily.
Scarpa is still on wobbly legs! Can Scott finish him?
Scott throws a hook but Scarpa avoids it easily.#T3#
Scott drops Scarpa with a straight right hand, right on the button! Scott follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Scott!
An out of breath Maximus Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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