PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Thoressen (ranked 917 p4p, 1034 weight class) and Phillip Terrell (ranked 115 p4p, 126 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thoressen
vs
Terrell

178 cm
30
167
15 - 10 - 0

176 cm
26
158
7 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Thoressen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Terrell!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thoressen in his tracks.
Thoressen connects with a looping right hand.
Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell throws out a loose jab but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thoressen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Terrell.
Terrell throws a right hand that Thoressen ducks under and follows up with a left that Thoressen also avoids with ease.
Terrell misses with a body shot.
Terrell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thoressen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thoressen takes one to the side of the head.
We've been told by Thoressen's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Terrell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thoressen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Terrell is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thoressen misses with a wild body shot.
Terrell is looking to slow Thoressen down with leg kicks.
Terrell motions for Thoressen to come forward. Terrell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Thoressen moves into the clinch successfully.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoressen blocks a body shot from Terrell.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Terrell blocks it with crossed arms.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
A short left from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Terrell.
Terrell misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Terrell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Terrell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Terrell is blocking nicely.
Terrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Terrell misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Terrell's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Thoressen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Terrell blocks it with crossed arms.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Terrell lands a left hand.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Terrell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Terrell is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Terrell.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
A short right from Terrell on the inside.
Terrell lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Terrell.
Thoressen lands a hook that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
Terrell misses with a body punch.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Thoressen.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terrell working aggressively here.
Terrell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen gets through Terrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Terrell is blocking nicely.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell gets through Thoressen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Terrell.
Terrell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Terrell takes a shot to the head.
Terrell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phillip Terrell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thoressen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Terrell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thoressen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Terrell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Terrell is looking to clinch.
Terrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thoressen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Terrell.

Terrell closes the distance and pushes Thoressen back into the cage.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Terrell blocks with his arms.
Terrell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Terrell misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Terrell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell tries to throw a body punch but Thoressen avoids it by throwing Terrell back against the cage.
Terrell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoressen lands a nice uppercut.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thoressen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Terrell misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen lands a nice uppercut.
Terrell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
Thoressen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoressen blocks a body shot from Terrell.
Terrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoressen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell lands with a light punch inside.
Terrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen pushes Terrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Terrell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Terrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terrell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thoressen or not.
Terrell tries to throw a body punch but Thoressen avoids it by throwing Terrell back against the cage.
Terrell lands an uppercut.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Terrell misses with a body punch.
Terrell misses with the head strike.
Terrell looking to stall.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Terrell.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Terrell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thoressen is keeping busy.
Thoressen prevents a body shot from Terrell.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Thoressen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terrell lands with a light punch inside.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Terrell blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Terrell blocks it.
Terrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Terrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terrell.
Thoressen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
Terrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Terrell blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Magnus Thoressen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A combination from Thoressen does no damage.
Terrell lands with an overhand left.
Thoressen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thoressen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terrell is out of range and Thoressen settles back down.
Terrell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrell. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phillip Terrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terrell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thoressen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thoressen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terrell.
Terrell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thoressen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Thoressen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrell throws a low kick but Thoressen avoids it.
Thoressen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Terrell scores with a leg kick.
Terrell throws a lazy right hand but Thoressen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thoressen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrell.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thoressen clinches with his opponent.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Terrell.
Thoressen lands with a light punch inside.
Magnus Thoressen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
A nice right hand lands inside from Terrell.
Thoressen prevents a body shot from Terrell.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Terrell blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Terrell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
Terrell jumps guard but Thoressen stands there with Terrell around his waist. Terrell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen scores with a shoulder strike.
Thoressen gets through Terrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Terrell blocks it.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Thoressen.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Thoressen.
Thoressen blocks a body shot from Terrell.
Terrell gets through Thoressen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Terrell blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Terrell.
Thoressen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
A short right from Terrell.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Terrell can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Terrell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Terrell lands an uppercut.
Thoressen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Thoressen blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoressen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Thoressen.
Thoressen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Terrell tries a body shot but Thoressen blocks it.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Terrell blocks it.
A knee to the head by Thoressen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thoressen.
Terrell blocking some punches.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Thoressen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Terrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Terrell blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phillip Terrell.
I think Terrell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
Our winner, Phillip Terrell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.