PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amanda Skott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zab Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Skott
vs
Mayweather

189 cm
23
216 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

189 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amanda Skott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zab Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skott tries to clinch but Mayweather is having none of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mayweather!

Skott instigates a clinch.
Skott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Skott has Mayweather pressed against the cage, preventing Mayweather from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skott slowing the pace effectively.
Skott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Skott.
Mayweather avoids the elbow strike from Skott, against the cage.
Mayweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skott has him pressed against the cage.
Mayweather is looking to break free of the clinch but Skott has double underhooks.
Skott lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mayweather is trying to force a seperation but Skott has the dominant position.
Mayweather wants to get back to striking at distance but Skott won't allow it.
Skott lands an elbow inside.
Mayweather tries to circle away but Skott has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skott.
Skott misses with a knee strike.
Skott can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skott pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skott creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mayweather's defenses.
Mayweather takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mayweather wants to break free but Skott has control.
Mayweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skott has him pressed against the cage.
Mayweather tries to break the clinch but Skott is controlling the position.
Mayweather is pressed up against the cage. Skott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mayweather down to the mat. Mayweather avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Skott is looking to clinch but Mayweather is avoiding it.
Skott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Horrible takedown by Skott or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayweather which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amanda Skott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skott is looking to clinch but Mayweather is avoiding it.
Mayweather misses with a jab, cross combination.

Skott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is trying to stand up here but Skott is controlling him well.
Skott wants to control but Mayweather is keeping him busy.
Skott prevents Mayweather from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayweather can do anything to dispel that myth.

Skott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mayweather has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mayweather really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mayweather keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skott shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skott misses with a takedown attempt - Mayweather sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skott is breathing heavily.
Mayweather fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skott wants to clinch up but Mayweather keeps it at a distance.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Mayweather, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skott shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skott won't allow Mayweather to get back to his feet.
Skott trying to control but Mayweather is working from the bottom.
Mayweather wants to stand but Skott is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skott tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayweather is retaining full guard.

Mayweather pushes Skott off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zab Mayweather dominated that round.
That's time! Skott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Skott throws a head kick that misses.

Skott clinches up against the cage.
Skott landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skott with a knee to the head.
Skott has Mayweather pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mayweather manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skott.
Skott scores with a knee to the head.
Skott pushes off an throws an elbow but Mayweather leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skott lands an elbow just above Mayweather 's eye.
Mayweather can't break the clinch.
Skott landing knees to the head.
Mayweather takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skott throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather managing to block the knees to the body from Skott.
Skott throws an elbow but it misses.
Skott controlling the action here for a moment.
Skott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mayweather blocks it with crossed arms.
Skott missing with knees to the body.
Skott controlling the action here for a moment.
Mayweather avoids the elbow strike from Skott, against the cage.
Skott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skott tries to land a knee to the head but Mayweather blocks with his arms.
Mayweather looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skott lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mayweather is trying to force a seperation but Skott has the dominant position.
Mayweather wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mayweather wants to break free but Skott has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for Skott to work.
Mayweather tries to break the clinch but Skott is controlling the position.
Mayweather blocks an elbow strike.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but Skott is controlling him.
Skott trying to land knees to the body.
Mayweather is trying to force a seperation but Skott has the dominant position.
Mayweather wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mayweather wants to break the clinch but can't.
Skott throws an elbow but it misses.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch but Skott keeps him there for the moment.
Skott lands an elbow inside that Mayweather shrugs off.
Skott taking a breather.
Skott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayweather.
Skott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Skott looking to throw knees to the head but Mayweather is blocking nicely.

Mayweather is fighting off a takedown attempt but Skott is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mayweather to the mat. Mayweather regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skott prevents Mayweather from getting back to his feet.

Mayweather uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayweather is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skott takes one to the side of the head.
Mayweather throws a series of strikes that have Skott backpedaling.
Skott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mayweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skott.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amanda Skott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather throws a nice looking combination but Skott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but Skott avoids them all with ease.
Skott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skott wants to clinch up but Mayweather keeps it at a distance.
Skott tries to clinch up but Mayweather circles away and keeps his distance.
Skott misses with a takedown attempt - Mayweather sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amanda Skott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayweather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skott.
Nice shot lands for Mayweather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skott fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zab Mayweather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Skott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mayweather stuffs the takedown.
Mayweather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skott.
A punch combination from Mayweather misses.
Skott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayweather circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayweather as he connects with a hook.
No luck for Skott with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amanda Skott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mayweather throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mayweather misses with a wild combination.
Zab Mayweather seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayweather scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mayweather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skott has a takedown stuffed.
Mayweather misses with the combination.
Skott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mayweather misses.
Skott dives in and grabs Mayweather's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mayweather pushes down on Skott's head and hops out.
Mayweather throws a chopping leg kick but Skott manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mayweather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mayweather sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayweather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skott.
Mayweather fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skott on the side of the head.
Skott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayweather as he jumps to the side.
Mayweather cracks Skott with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mayweather throws out a powerful jab.
Skott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mayweather finds it's way round the side to connect with Skott's head.
Mayweather takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Mayweather.
Jab from Mayweather.
Mayweather tests Skott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that Skott avoids nicely.
Skott tries to clinch but Mayweather is having none of it.
Zab Mayweather is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skott wants to clinch.
Mayweather fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skott on the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Mayweather scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather looks to land a combination but Skott avoids it well.
Zab Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayweather jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skott tries to clinch but Mayweather moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayweather scores with a three punch combo!
Amanda Skott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zab Mayweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mayweather winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Zab Mayweather!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Zab Mayweather!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Zab Mayweather!

Zab Mayweather wins by unanimous decision!