PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Klondike (ranked 4640 p4p, 370 weight class) and Charles Scott (ranked 6290 p4p, 0 weight class). Klondike comes to the cage accompanied by Blue (Da Ba Dee). Frank Klondike had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Klondike
vs
Scott

198 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
23
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Klondike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Scott!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Klondike is defended easily by Scott.
Klondike shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Klondike darts in looking for a takedown but Scott gets double underhooks and turns Klondike into the cage.
Scott is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Klondike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klondike's waist but Klondike gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scott off to one side.
Klondike shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scott as he avoids it easily.
Frank Klondike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Scott drives through with a takedown into Klondike's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Scott postures up.

Scott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott wants to control from the top but Klondike keeps moving.
Klondike pulls Scott in close to his closed guard and prevents Scott from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott wants to control from the top but Klondike keeps moving.
Klondike trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott passes Klondike's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scott prevents Klondike from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scott throwing shots but Klondike is blocking nicely.
Klondike is refusing to be controlled, as Scott sits in half guard.
Klondike wants to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Scott gets the takedown into side control.

Klondike sneaks out the side door and pushes Scott away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Klondike misses with a series of wild punches.
Klondike fails with a takedown attempt.

Scott scores with a takedown into Klondike's guard.
Klondike is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Scott trying to control but Klondike is working from the bottom.
Scott distracts Klondike with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Scott drops back looking for a leg! Klondike is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Klondike manages to kick Scott off! Scott jumps back into Klondike's guard.
Klondike avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Klondike looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scott has picked Klondike up and slammed him! Klondike can't keep hold of the triangle and Scott manages to pass to side control!
Klondike is looking to reverse the position.
Scott trying to control the action but Klondike is working from the bottom.
Klondike sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klondike trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Scott 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.

Nice defenses there by Scott.
Klondike changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scott tries to avoid it but Klondike manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scott to the ground. Scott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Klondike fails to land the takedown.
Scott stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Klondike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klondike with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scott counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Scott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klondike's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Klondike scrambles back to his feet.

It looks like Frank Klondike has been cut.
Klondike misses with a low kick.
Klondike shoots for a double leg takedown but Scott sprawls well. He's pushed Klondike's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Scott has managed to clinch.

Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott wobbles Klondike with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Scott dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Klondike to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Scott!
Frank Klondike spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess all I can say is, "You're Welcome"'.