PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Nazario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaune Scally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nazario
vs
Scally

175 cm
26
192 lbs
9 - 14 - 0

165 cm
34
188 lbs
11 - 15 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Nazario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaune Scally!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Nazario closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Scally's guard.

Scally is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Scally is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nazario defends well.

Scally throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Scally is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nazario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Scally is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Scally is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Nazario drops back looking for a leg! Scally is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scally manages to kick Nazario off! Nazario jumps back into Scally's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scally 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.

Scally is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Scally is looking for a triangle but Nazario pushes his legs off easily.
Scally tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nazario trying to control the position from guard on top but Scally is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nazario drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nazario jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Scally has his foot on Nazario's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nazario works his way back into a safe position though.

Scally is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nazario is aware though and is defending well.
Scally looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazario wants to control from the top but Scally keeps moving.

Scally working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nazario doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nazario manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Scally escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nazario gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nazario trying to control but Scally is working from the bottom.

Scally is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nazario drops back looking for a leg! Scally is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scally manages to kick Nazario off! Nazario jumps back into Scally's guard.
Nazario wants to control from the top but Scally keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scally is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nazario defends well.

Scally escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nazario gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Scally has his foot on Nazario's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nazario works his way back into a safe position though.

Scally looking for a guillotine here but Nazario defends easily.

Nazario is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nazario drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nazario jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Scally is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nazario defends well.

Scally looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nazario is in close to Scally's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaune Scally dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nazario shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Scally actively working from the bottom here.

Nazario is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Scally has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Nazario. Oh but Scally has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Nazario goes limp - he's gone! Scally jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shaune Scally!