PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Ekelund (ranked 1542 p4p, 1713 weight class) and Jack McScramble (ranked 138 p4p, 156 weight class). Dick Ekelund could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack McScramble's chin.

Ekelund
vs
McScramble

178 cm
28
150
9 - 8 - 0

156 cm
29
150
9 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Ekelund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack McScramble!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ekelund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ekelund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McScramble is defending well for now.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by McScramble.

McScramble has hold of one of Ekelund's legs. Ekelund is fighting the takedown attempt but McScramble gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McScramble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ekelund wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekelund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McScramble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekelund is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ekelund has McScramble pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

McScramble rushes Ekelund and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ekelund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekelund trying to land knees to the body.
McScramble can't get the takedown.
Ekelund lands a right hand.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
McScramble scores with a nice hook to the head.
McScramble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.

Ekelund gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ekelund is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McScramble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McScramble wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ekelund looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ekelund wants to stand and escape but instead McScramble has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekelund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McScramble might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ekelund haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McScramble is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McScramble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekelund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ekelund as McScramble shoots in.
Ekelund scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dick Ekelund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Ekelund gets a clinch.
McScramble blocks an uppercut.
McScramble looking to stall.

McScramble has picked Ekelund up - he's going for a ride! McScramble dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McScramble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekelund does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ekelund is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dick Ekelund will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ekelund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekelund tries to clinch but McScramble is having none of it.
Ekelund tries to clinch but McScramble is having none of it.
Jack McScramble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Ekelund.

McScramble forces Ekelund back against the cage and clinches.
Ekelund gets underhooks to prevent McScramble's takedown attempt.
McScramble goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ekelund prevents it.
McScramble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ekelund after a bit of a struggle.
Dick Ekelund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McScramble.
McScramble misses with a hook to the ribs.
McScramble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McScramble drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ekelund gets the underhooks and prevents it.

McScramble has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ekelund clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McScramble trying to control.
Ekelund covering up well under a barage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekelund tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McScramble tries to take his opponent's back but Ekelund turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Ekelund preventing the sweep.
McScramble working a defensive guard but Ekelund manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ekelund wants to lay and pray for a moment but McScramble keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McScramble is trying to control Ekelund's posture but Ekelund avoids it.
McScramble is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund working away.
McScramble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ekelund wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ekelund trying to control the action but McScramble is working from the bottom.
McScramble tries to improve position but can't.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ekelund wants to lay and pray for a moment but McScramble keeps working.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McScramble swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekelund.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Ekelund avoids it easily.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but Ekelund shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekelund misses the target.
McScramble takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McScramble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekelund lands a slapping body shot.
McScramble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Ekelund closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ekelund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McScramble backwards.
Ekelund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McScrambles head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McScramble.
Ekelund scores with a shot to the side of McScramble's head.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
McScramble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Ekelund dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ekelund tries to clinch there but McScramble circles away.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
McScramble takes a swing at Ekelund's ribcage but misses.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekelund manages to avoid it.
Ekelund is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McScramble dodges the punch combination from Ekelund.

Ekelund has managed to clinch.
Ekelund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

McScramble breaks the clinch.

McScramble closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ekelund quickly recovers to half guard.

Ekelund makes his way to full guard, as McScramble worked for a kimura.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Ekelund keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble advances position into side control!
McScramble with the ground and pound but Ekelund regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
McScramble is keen to just control but Ekelund is a slippery customer.
McScramble has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McScramble landing strikes from the mount and Ekelund is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble looking to finish with strikes here!
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McScramble wants to control the pace but Ekelund is squirming around nicely.
McScramble scoring with strikes but Ekelund is staying in there.
McScramble in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

McScramble is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ekelund has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ekelund!
McScramble looking for a sweep. Not yet McScramble, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund tries to free his leg and advance position but McScramble is retaining full guard.
McScramble pulls Ekelund in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McScramble is on top in guard.

Dick Ekelund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McScramble looking to sit in guard and control but Ekelund gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund preventing the sweep.
McScramble doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ekelund sitting in guard here, content to control.
McScramble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McScramble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McScramble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ekelund has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

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