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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kev Scott (ranked 4078 p4p, 24597 weight class) and Josh Roughan (ranked 432 p4p, 604 weight class). Josh Roughan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kev Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Roughan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
Scott stops a takedown attempt from Roughan.
Roughan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roughan tries for a takedown but Scott manages to get underhooks.
Scott wants the takedown. Roughan is fighting it off but Scott persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Roughan's guard against the cage.
Roughan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roughan's guard.
Scott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roughan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Roughan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scott defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is in close to Roughan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roughan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Roughan 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.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roughan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Roughan wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott is looking to stand up but Roughan won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roughan trying to control the position.
Scott pushing down on Roughan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roughan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott's back!
Roughan is hanging on to Scott's back as he tries to escape.
Scott trying to control the hands but Roughan won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Roughan gets his way!
Scott rolls, trying to escape but Roughan keeps control of the position.
Scott has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Roughan working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to get back to his feet but Roughan is in full control for now.
Scott fending off the submission attempt from Roughan.
Roughan working for the choke.
Roughan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Scott is defending well though. Roughan let's go of the attempt for now.
Roughan gets his hands free as Scott looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roughan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Scott defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Roughan 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!
Roughan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Scott is defending well though. Roughan let's go of the attempt for now.
Scott is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott wants to control his opponent's hands but Roughan gets his hands free.
Scott is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Scott turns into Roughan and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Roughan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Scott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roughan!
Scott has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Scott moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Roughan has worked his arm free - good work by Roughan!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott controls the position from side control.
Roughan tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Scott easily slips into full mount!
Roughan is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott raining down hammerfists from mount.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Scott lands a nice shot to the head.
Roughan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Scott cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Kev Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roughan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott trying to control but Roughan is having none of it.
Roughan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott wants to control the pace but Roughan is squirming around nicely.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roughan is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Roughan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Roughan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roughan is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roughan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Roughan wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott prevents Roughan from improving his position.
Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Roughan defends the submission attempt.
Roughan is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev Scott dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Scott throws a chopping leg kick but Roughan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roughan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roughan off to one side.
Scott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Scott wants to stand but Roughan has his arm trapped.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roughan can do to turn this around?
Roughan is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control.
Scott working away.
Scott wants to stand but Roughan is controlling his arm.
Roughan being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Roughan manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Scott.
Roughan actively working from the bottom here.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Roughan is defending the position.
Roughan is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roughan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott.
Scott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roughan on the ground.
Roughan wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scott wants to stand up but Roughan is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roughan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roughan off to one side.
Scott forces Roughan back against the cage and clinches.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roughan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roughan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Josh Roughan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roughan tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Roughan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Scott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Roughan looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roughan trying to control but Scott postures up.
Scott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roughan!
Roughan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roughan taking shots to the head.
Roughan tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kev Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scott 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kev Scott!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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