INSTRUCTOR PROFILE

Hi my name is Willie Scott and I'm the chief instructor at the club. I've been involved in various martial arts / fighting systems for thirty years now. In that time I've trained in Boxing , Judo , Muay thai, Wrestling , Vale-Tudo , Kickboxing Tae kwon do, Submission Wrestling , Bjj and Street Combat to name but a few.

Throughout the years I've trained with some very good instructors who have all contributed towards the way I teach the techniques that I do. I mention to all students wanting to learn from me that the stuff I teach isn't fancy and I'm certainly not anything special but what I give is a fighting system that definitely works for street self defense or competition and through this I've managed to produce some very talented students and fighters whom have went on to fight on my own promotions "Cage Kombat"based in Edinburgh.

I was at one stage the oldest pro mma fighter in britain having turned pro at the tender age of 40, my first fight I stopped Craig Stewart in the 1st round and narrowly losing in my second for the scottish cruiserweight title against Mick Connor T.K.O. Scottish Cruiserweight Free Boxing Title

The final fight of the undercard was between Willie Scott, the senior coach / instructor of the Edinburgh Vale Tudo / Alba Dornadair Club versus Michael Connor of the Glasgow Brazilian JuJitsu Club, for the vacant T.K.O. Scottish Cruiserweight Free Boxing Title.

These two fellows are the nicest and most humble people you will ever meet. But when the bell went, as is the true way of the warrior, they went for it hammer and tongs, and served up what was a superb toe-to-toe slugfest! It was without doubt the best fight of the night in terms of sheer gameness, guts and heart. And fought in a truly excellent, sporting and brilliant spirit! Definitely a candidate for fight of the year!

The crowd were all standing and cheering from the off. Both Connor and Scott weren't in the outstanding physical condition of some of the other fighters, but they had the heart and intensity of all the fighters put together. From the start they stood and traded blow after blow and only occasionally did the fight and up in a clinch or more rarely on the ground. No-one looked superior and how they both stood up to some of the shots they took, I do not know. Scott maybe landed a few more clean shots and perhaps could have slightly edged it, but Connor also landed many excellent strikes.

The bell went for the end of the first round and both guys trudged back to their respective corners knowing they were in a war.

Round two began and the war started again! the intensity and heart of these guys was superb. Connor got through with a few nice clean hits early in the round and caused Scott some eye damage, but the fight still raged on. They were both getting tired halfway through the round, and no wonder. It had been non-stop all the way. the fight went to the ground for the first time 'properly' so to speak and they both looked technically accomplished. Connor got in a nice couple of positions and was looking for the sub' but Scott countered nicely and nullified his attempts.

At the bell, the crowd went crazy. They had witnessed one of the best fights ever in a Scottish ring, in terms of heart, courage and determination, and with good skills too. All T.K.O. title fights are scheduled for a three minute overtime round if the fight goes the scheduled number of rounds and the match is a draw. After deliberating over the scorecards from the judges. the fight was indeed a majority draw. However, due to blurred eyesight from one of the blows he sustained, Scott decided to retire and the T.K.O. Scottish Cruiserweight Title was awarded to Michael Connor. Both these guys can be really proud of themselves. It was a shame for Scott, because many people thought he was just in front!

Winner and New T.K.O. Scottish Cruiserweight Champion:
Michael Connor at the end of scheduled 2x5 minute rounds, Opponent Retiral