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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aitch Bubbles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubbles comes to the cage accompanied by The Ship Song - Nick Cave. Scott is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bang - By Barry Scott. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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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
16 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Aitch Bubbles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Scott!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubbles swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Bubbles as Scott shoots in.
Scott takes a swing at Bubbles's ribcage but misses.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Bubbles.
Scott tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scott lands with a shot to the body.
Scott throws a series of punches but Bubbles moves out of range.
Bubbles misses with a few strikes there.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Bubbles's shoulder, as Bubbles tries to avoid the shot.
Scott does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scott.
Barry Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bubbles is able to avoid easily.
Bubbles lands a jab to the nose.
Scott tries to clinch but Bubbles is having none of it.
Bubbles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott shoots in but no luck this time.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bubbles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Bubbles.
Bubbles scores with the left hand. Scott knows he should have avoided that one.
Bubbles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
Bubbles moves out of range of the leg kick from Scott.
Scott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bubbles.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Bubbles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scott avoids the body shot from Bubbles.
Scott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bubbles is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scott misses with a low kick as Bubbles jumps back.
Bubbles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scott counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bubbles.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bubbles swivels and escapes.
Aitch Bubbles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Scott.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Bubbles is just out of range.
Bubbles takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick.
Bubbles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bubbles.
Bubbles catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott blocks a jab.
Bubbles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Scott looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bubbles 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!
Bubbles is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bubbles is hanging on to Scott's back as he tries to escape.
What can Scott do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control the hands but Bubbles won't let him.
Will Bubbles go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Scott trying to control the position but Bubbles manages to sink in the hooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Aitch Bubbles 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.
Bubbles jabs at Scott's body.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick from Bubbles.
Bubbles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Bubbles counters with a leg kick.
Bubbles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Scott tenderised Bubbles's leg. Bubbles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scott throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bubbles manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Scott blocks the low kick.
Bubbles jabs Scott right on the nose. Scott blinks but takes it well.
Scott is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott blocks a leg kick.
Bubbles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bubbles throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bubbles rather than just go for the knockout.
Bubbles throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubbles thows a body shot but no joy.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Aitch Bubbles is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott thows a body shot but no joy.
Bubbles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bubbles connects with a body shot.
Aitch Bubbles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bubbles cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bubbles throws a leg kick which misses Scott's front leg but catches the back leg as Scott tries to avoid it.
Scott checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bubbles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Scott.
Scott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bubbles can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott lands a nice looking body kick.
Scott misses with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scott, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Bubbles.
Bubbles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scott throws a front kick aimed at Bubbles's knee but Bubbles avoids it well.
Scott throws a leg kick but Bubbles checks it.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bubbles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bubbles connects with a high kick.
Bubbles misses with a shot to the body
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut.
Bubbles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Scott shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bubbles's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control but Bubbles is working from the bottom.
Scott postures up in Bubbles's guard and throws a big left but Bubbles blocks it.
Bubbles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Bubbles wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Bubbles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bubbles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bubbles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bubbles is keeping the position for now.
Bubbles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bubbles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bubbles jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bubbles works Scott's body with a nice hook.
Bubbles misses with a body shot
and Scott makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bubbles connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott throws a leg kick but Bubbles checks it.
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!
Bubbles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bubbles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Bubbles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aitch Bubbles dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Scott looks to throw the jab but Bubbles is out of range.
Scott avoids the body shot from Bubbles.
Scott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bubbles finds it's way round the side to connect with Scott's head.
Scott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bubbles!
Bubbles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bubbles is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bubbles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott lands a heavy elbow.
Scott throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bubbles because Scott loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Scott lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bubbles is trying desperately to improve position.
Scott unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bubbles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bubbles wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott working the ground and pound effectively.
Scott wants to control but Bubbles has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Barry Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bubbles desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bubbles is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott thows a huge punch but Bubbles dodges it nicely.
Bubbles trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Scott working over Bubbles with some ground and pound. Bubbles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Scott works his way into side control.
Bubbles struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Scott are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bubbles keeps working.
Scott in side control, throwing shots but Bubbles defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bubbles sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Bubbles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scott postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Scott throws an elbow but Bubbles slips to the side and avoids it well.
Scott lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bubbles down.
Bubbles regains half guard there - taking advantage of Scott's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubbles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scott.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bubbles 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aitch Bubbles!
During a confident post fight interview, Aitch Bubbles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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