PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack McScramble (ranked 2446 p4p, 1788 weight class) and Jack Waller (ranked 257 p4p, 196 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Waller's choice of entrance music: Snoop Dogg - Murder Was the Case. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

McScramble
vs
Waller

156 cm
26
150
8 - 10 - 0

165 cm
33
142
19 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack McScramble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Waller!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've been hearing reports that McScramble has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Waller slaps away a takedown attempt from McScramble, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waller! But no joy.
Waller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McScramble manages to avoid it.
Waller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McScramble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McScramble lands with a nice body punch.
McScramble throws a body punch but Waller moves out of range.
Waller swinging wildly here.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Waller throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
Nice shot by Waller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waller scores with a shot to the body.
Waller avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Waller. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for McScramble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack Waller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waller fails to land with a series of punches.
McScramble feinted with a counter takedown.
McScramble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Waller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McScramble scrambles back to his feet.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Waller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McScramble rather than just go for the knockout.
McScramble misses with a series of wild punches.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McScramble misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Waller does a little dance to reset his feet.
McScramble looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble misses the body punch
enabling Waller to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Waller misses.
No joy there for McScramble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McScramble lands a body shot.
Waller misses with a straight right.
McScramble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McScramble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Waller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McScramble somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Waller swinging wildly here.
Waller just misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waller! But no joy.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waller misses the shot to the body.
McScramble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waller.
McScramble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waller throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Waller misses with a hook to the body

and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

McScramble seems to be working for a kimura but Waller defends the submission attempt.
McScramble is trying to control the action in half guard but Waller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McScramble not doing much here.
McScramble is looking to stall here but Waller recovers full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waller 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Waller dominated that round.
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.

McScramble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Waller misses with a hook.
Waller misses with a wild combination.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
McScramble walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller avoids the body shot from McScramble.
McScramble swinging wildly here.
A big left from Waller misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble scores with a body shot.
McScramble falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McScramble misses with a takedown
and Waller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack Waller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waller throws a shot from downtown. McScramble moves away and avoids it.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waller was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.

McScramble scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Waller works his way to full guard. Good work.
McScramble is looking to pass into half guard but Waller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Waller is in guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Waller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McScramble is trying to get back to half guard.
McScramble is working hard here to advance position.
Waller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waller takes a little break here. McScramble wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McScramble is trying to get back to half guard.

Waller decides to stand back up. Waller steps back and let's McScramble get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble throws a body punch but Waller moves out of range.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Waller sprawls and moves away.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Waller.
McScramble slips a straight right by Waller.
McScramble closes the distance and clinches up with Waller, looking for a takedown. McScramble pushes Waller against the cage but Waller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waller connects with a body shot.
McScramble shoots in for a double leg but Waller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Waller.
Waller looks to land a right hand but McScramble moved out of range.
Waller takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
Waller with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waller swings for the body but McScramble moves out of range.
Waller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from McScramble. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Waller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waller throws a jab when McScramble was well out of range.
McScramble feinted with a counter takedown.
McScramble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waller.
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!
Waller tries to bum rush McScramble with a series of wild strikes but McScramble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Waller throws out a loose jab but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
McScramble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McScramble doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Waller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McScramble at a distance.
McScramble swings for the body but Waller moves out of range.
Waller unleashes a big counter combination but McScramble bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Waller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Waller throws a hook but McScramble blocks it.
McScramble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McScramble walks into a straight right hand from Waller.
McScramble throws a series of punches but Waller avoids them all with ease.
Waller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble scores with a jab to the body.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Waller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waller stuns McScramble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McScramble takes a swing at Waller's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble slips a straight right by Waller.
Waller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McScramble defending well as Waller loads up on a big left hand.
Waller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McScramble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Waller swings for the body but McScramble moves out of range.
Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Waller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McScramble.
Waller throws a hook but McScramble avoids it easily.
Waller just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waller throws a lazy right hand but McScramble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Waller.
McScramble's jab looks to have found its range, popping Waller under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
Waller throws a hook but McScramble avoids it easily.
McScramble moves out of range as Waller strikes.
McScramble defending well as Waller loads up on a big left hand.
McScramble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McScramble shoots and misses
and Waller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waller manages to avoid it.
Waller lands a right hook to the body.
McScramble swings for the body but Waller moves out of range.
Waller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waller.
McScramble tries to counter with a takedown but Waller is quick to defend against it.
Waller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McScramble swings for the body but Waller moves out of range.
McScramble staying out of range there.
Waller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waller throws a series of punches but McScramble moves out of range.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McScramble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McScramble misses with a body punch
and Waller counters with a stiff right hand.
Waller punishes McScramble's body with a nice straight punch.
Jack Waller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McScramble lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Waller gets caught flat footed, as McScramble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McScramble pushing down on Waller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McScramble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Waller's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waller tries to get to full guard but McScramble has control of the leg.
McScramble looks to land a strike but Waller avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McScramble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Waller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Waller 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Waller!
Jack Waller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.