PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaune Scally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaune Scally acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Eriksson
vs
Scally

188 cm
28
200 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

165 cm
35
188 lbs
12 - 16 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, William Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaune Scally!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Eriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
William Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Scally tries to keep at a distance but Eriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scally goes for a takedown attempt but Eriksson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scally moves out of range as Eriksson throws a body kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Eriksson.
Scally regains half guard.
Eriksson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Scally looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Scally actively working from the bottom here.

Scally looking for submissions off his back.

Scally looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Scally looking for submissions off his back.

Scally is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eriksson pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson tries to stand and escape but Scally is controlling the position.
Scally tries to roll over but Eriksson keeps him under control.
Eriksson slows the pace down in half guard.

Scally is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eriksson pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eriksson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scally missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scally regains full guard. Nicely done.

Scally escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eriksson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scally can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eriksson controls the pace.

Scally is looking for a triangle but Eriksson pushes his legs off easily.

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

Scally looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eriksson wants to control from the top but Scally keeps moving.
Eriksson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Eriksson controlling from the top position.
Scally striking off his back but it's not causing Eriksson any problems.

Scally looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eriksson passes into half guard.

Scally looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eriksson wants to pass the guard but Scally is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shaune Scally will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Eriksson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scally did well to prevent Eriksson getting side control.
Shaune Scally has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scally regains full guard. Nicely done.

Scally throws his legs up looking for a submission but Eriksson uses it to pass to side control.
Eriksson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Scally is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Scally is looking for a sweep.
Scally looking for a sweep but Eriksson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Eriksson controlling from the full mount.
Scally is looking to improve his position but Eriksson isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson controlling the pace for now.
Scally is looking to improve his position but Eriksson isn't that keen on the idea.
Scally gets back to half guard.
Eriksson is taking a breather. Scally says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Scally looking for a kimura from the bottom but Eriksson passes into side control!
Scally is not content to let Eriksson control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scally is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eriksson off and has taken his back!
Eriksson tries to roll but Scally sticks to his back.

Eriksson showing good submission defense here.
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!

Scally working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Eriksson turns into Scally and is now in his guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scally looking for a guillotine here but Eriksson defends easily.
Scally is breathing heavily.
Eriksson content to stall in guard here.

Eriksson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Scally has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Eriksson is looking to defend but Scally has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Eriksson! Scally pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Eriksson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shaune Scally!