PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into the arena with Bang - By Barry Scott blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Scott
vs
Varvaskoukku

160 cm
32
143 lbs
27 - 11 - 1

164 cm
28
147 lbs
18 - 9 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!)
Reaper Combatwear

Damnfield clothing
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varvaskoukku wants to clinch.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick from Varvaskoukku.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Varvaskoukku connects with an inside leg kick.
Scott misses with a hook.
Varvaskoukku checks a leg kick nicely.
Scott scores with a jab to the body.
Varvaskoukku fails with the takedown.
Scott tries to land a leg kick but Varvaskoukku saw it coming and moves away.

Varvaskoukku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scott to the mat! Scott manages to get full 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Scott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott is pulling down on Varvaskoukku's head to control his posture.
Varvaskoukku with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott wants to sweep here but Varvaskoukku controlling him for the moment.
Scott lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Varvaskoukku!
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Varvaskoukku is trying desperately to improve position.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Varvaskoukku is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku working to try and regain half guard.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Varvaskoukku is looking to escape.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Barry Scott wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Varvaskoukku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Varvaskoukku circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Varvaskoukku as he connects with a hook.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Scott leaves Varvaskoukku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Scott. That's going to slow Varvaskoukku down.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scott moves into range and clinches up with Varvaskoukku.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Scott pushes Varvaskoukku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scott keeps control of Varvaskoukku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Varvaskoukku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scott digs a right hand underneath Varvaskoukku's ribcage. Varvaskoukku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Varvaskoukku tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scott tries a body shot but Varvaskoukku blocks it.
Varvaskoukku tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Scott.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scott.
Varvaskoukku digs a right hand underneath Scott's ribcage. Scott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varvaskoukku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Varvaskoukku controls the action.
Varvaskoukku jumps guard but Scott stands there with Varvaskoukku around his waist. Varvaskoukku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barry Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Varvaskoukku controls the action.
Varvaskoukku looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Varvaskoukku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scott avoids the elbow strike from Varvaskoukku, against the cage.
Varvaskoukku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott pushes Varvaskoukku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Varvaskoukku blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Varvaskoukku pulls guard successfully.

Varvaskoukku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Varvaskoukku working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Scott dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.

Scott looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Varvaskoukku is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott advances position into side control!
Varvaskoukku manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Varvaskoukku wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Varvaskoukku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Varvaskoukku.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Varvaskoukku has control of the leg.
Scott controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Varvaskoukku seems to be working for a kimura but Scott defends the submission attempt.
Scott is staying active underneath Varvaskoukku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Varvaskoukku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scott defending well though.
Varvaskoukku is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
Varvaskoukku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scott defending well though.
Scott controlling the position well.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely.
Scott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Varvaskoukku has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is looking to stall here but Scott recovers full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Varvaskoukku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Varvaskoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Varvaskoukku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varvaskoukku working some strikes from top position.
Varvaskoukku looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku with a flurry of punches that miss.
Scott looking to control.
Varvaskoukku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Varvaskoukku controls the pace.
Scott pulls Varvaskoukku in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku doesn't manage to clinch there - Scott circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainer Varvaskoukku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Scott lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Varvaskoukku checks a low kick from Scott.
Scott is looking to slow Varvaskoukku down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Varvaskoukku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varvaskoukku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott wants to clinch up but Varvaskoukku keeps it at a distance.
Varvaskoukku lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
Scott lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Varvaskoukku, as that shot connected.
Scott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick that misses.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Varvaskoukku thows a body shot but no joy.

Varvaskoukku tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Varvaskoukku throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Varvaskoukku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scott smiles and moves away.

Varvaskoukku shoots in and bounces Scott off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott controls Varvaskoukku momentarily but Varvaskoukku frees himself.
Rainer Varvaskoukku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Varvaskoukku looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Barry Scott has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Varvaskoukku thows a body shot but no joy.
Scott misses with a leg kick.

Varvaskoukku dives in and scores a takedown into Scott's guard.
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!
Varvaskoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott pulls Varvaskoukku in to control the position.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scott is on top in guard.
Varvaskoukku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Varvaskoukku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Varvaskoukku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott lands a couple of elbows.
Scott wants to control from the top but Varvaskoukku keeps moving.

Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Varvaskoukku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Varvaskoukku's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Varvaskoukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scott's guard.
Scott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varvaskoukku is one step ahead there.
Varvaskoukku throws a strike but Scott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rainer Varvaskoukku just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A jab from Scott does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Varvaskoukku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
Scott darts in trying to clinch

and Varvaskoukku counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Varvaskoukku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Varvaskoukku is still trying to improve position.
Varvaskoukku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scott holds on and takes a little breather.
Scott trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku looking to pass the guard.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Varvaskoukku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Varvaskoukku manages to get himself to full guard.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.

Varvaskoukku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Scott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Varvaskoukku's guard.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Varvaskoukku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku wants to get back to full guard.
Scott wants to control but Varvaskoukku is keeping him busy.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Varvaskoukku wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Barry Scott.
Scott ducks right into an uppercut from Varvaskoukku.
Scott moves out of range of the leg kick from Varvaskoukku.
Barry Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
Varvaskoukku avoids the body shot from Scott.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varvaskoukku was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Scott is looking to slow Varvaskoukku down with leg kicks.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Varvaskoukku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku slips under a jab.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
Varvaskoukku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scott, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Varvaskoukku as he checks the leg kick.
Scott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Varvaskoukku can pounce on him.
Varvaskoukku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch up.
Varvaskoukku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Varvaskoukku takes one on the button.
Varvaskoukku is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scott rather than just go for the knockout.
Varvaskoukku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scott.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scott cracks Varvaskoukku with an open hand slap.
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!
Varvaskoukku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scott lands a nice looking body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
A jab from Varvaskoukku misses.
Varvaskoukku misses with a wild body shot.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Varvaskoukku tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Varvaskoukku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rainer Varvaskoukku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Scott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barry Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Varvaskoukku on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Varvaskoukku shoots in looking for a takedown. Scott tries to sprawl out of it but Varvaskoukku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott wants to land a leg kick but Varvaskoukku is out of range.
Scott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Varvaskoukku doesn't seem bothered though.
Scott swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Varvaskoukku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Varvaskoukku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott throws a chopping leg kick but Varvaskoukku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Varvaskoukku blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a hook but Varvaskoukku avoids it easily.
Varvaskoukku checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Varvaskoukku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Varvaskoukku prevents a body shot from Scott.
Varvaskoukku trying to land knees to the body.
Varvaskoukku tries to land knees in the clinch but Scott avoids the damage to the body.
Varvaskoukku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Varvaskoukku is working Scott over against the cage.
Varvaskoukku trying to land knees to the body.
Varvaskoukku is trying to pull guard but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott lands with a short shot to the head.
Varvaskoukku tries to pull guard but Scott holds him up against the cage and eventually Varvaskoukku drops back down to his feet.
Barry Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku jumps guard but Scott turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Varvaskoukku is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body punch.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
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!
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Varvaskoukku controls the action.
Varvaskoukku tries a knee to the head but Scott blocks it.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Varvaskoukku can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Scott.
Varvaskoukku blocking some punches.
Varvaskoukku fails to pull guard.
A short right from Scott.
Scott tries to work over Varvaskoukku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body punch.
Scott blocks a body shot from Varvaskoukku.
Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Varvaskoukku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scott walks away with a smile on his face. Varvaskoukku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott pivots, looking for a leg kick but Varvaskoukku is out of range and Scott settles back down.

Varvaskoukku pushes Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Scott.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Varvaskoukku.
A short left from Varvaskoukku.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scott.
Varvaskoukku misses with a punch to the body.
Varvaskoukku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Varvaskoukku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scott blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scott.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Varvaskoukku decides to pull guard.
Scott connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott content to stall in guard here.

Varvaskoukku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Varvaskoukku is tightening it up a little... Scott has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Scott reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Scott taps out! Nice BJJ there by Varvaskoukku!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rainer Varvaskoukku!
Rainer Varvaskoukku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Barry Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'So what can I say? I lost, I'm getting on in age and I'm not sure I can keep cutting it against all these young dogs, but one thing's for sure, I wona't go out on a loss'.