PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil The Phantom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Finan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Finan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

The Phantom
vs
Finan

160 cm
19
179 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil The Phantom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Finan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Phantom swats away the attempt to clinch by Finan.
Finan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Phantom tries to avoid it but Finan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Phantom to the ground. The Phantom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Finan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Phantom as he avoids it easily.
Finan fails with a takedown attempt.
Phil The Phantom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Finan.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Phantom.
Phil The Phantom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Phantom avoids it really well and circles away.

The Phantom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finan to the mat! Finan manages to get full guard.
The Phantom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Phantom lands a couple of elbows.
The Phantom trying to control the position from guard on top but Finan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Phantom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Finan keeping moving, preventing The Phantom from controlling successfully.
The Phantom is looking to work some ground and pound but Finan has wrist control.
The Phantom cracks Finan with a solid left hand.
The Phantom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Phantom trying to control but Finan is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Phantom scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Phantom passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from The Phantom.

Finan looking for submissions off his back.
The Phantom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Phantom prevents Finan from improving his position.
Finan keeping hold of The Phantom's head, controlling as best he can.
Finan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Phantom lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finan tries to get to full guard but The Phantom has control of the leg.
Finan has his hands clasped together around The Phantom's back. He's all about the action.
The Phantom slips a nice elbow through Finan's hands, connecting with Finan's forehead.
Finan wants to get back to full guard.
The Phantom is nestled in close to Finan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Finan looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Phantom lands a nice short elbow.
The Phantom is nestled in close to Finan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Finan is staying active underneath The Phantom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Phantom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom slips a nice elbow through Finan's hands, connecting with Finan's forehead.
The Phantom is trying to control. Finan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finan wants to control but The Phantom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Phantom wants to control but Finan is keeping him busy.
The Phantom winds up and cracks Finan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Phantom lands strikes from half guard.
The Phantom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Phantom trying to mount his opponent but Finan defends it.
Nice strikes from The Phantom there.
Finan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Finan.
The Phantom trying to control the position from guard on top but Finan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Phantom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom throws and elbow that misses. Finan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Phantom's guard. Nice move by Finan!
The Phantom tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Finan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Finan passes The Phantom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Finan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Phantom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Phantom.
Finan preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Phantom is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Phantom trying to control the position from guard on top but Finan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Phantom landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil The Phantom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The Phantom feints and as Finan raises his hands in defense, The Phantom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Finan trying to keep a closed guard but The Phantom is proving a slippery customer.
Finan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finan working a defensive guard here.
The Phantom is in close to Finan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Phantom tries to free his leg and advance position but Finan is retaining full guard.
The Phantom works over Finan with some ground and pound from guard.
The Phantom working some strikes from top position.
The Phantom trying to control but Finan is working from the bottom.
The Phantom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Phantom postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Phantom postures up and lands a big shot to Finan's brow.
Finan is breathing heavily.
The Phantom postures up and lands a big shot to Finan's brow.
The Phantom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Phantom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Finan's head.
Finan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The Phantom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Phantom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Phantom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Finan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Phantom tries to reverse the position but Finan maintains control.
The Phantom is working hard here to advance position.
The Phantom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Phantom tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finan cracks The Phantom with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Finan goes for an armbar but The Phantom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from The Phantom.
Phil The Phantom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Phantom postures up and lands a big shot to Finan's brow.
The Phantom lands a couple of elbows.
The Phantom landing some decent shots from guard.
The Phantom lands a couple of elbows.

Finan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Phantom stopping the sweep attempt from Finan.
The Phantom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom is working Finan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Phantom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Finan being controlled here, momentarily.
The Phantom passes into half guard.
Finan is staying active underneath The Phantom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finan is trying to maintain the position but The Phantom is very close to passing his half guard.
The Phantom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Phantom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finan wants to control but The Phantom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from The Phantom.
Finan is trying to maintain the position but The Phantom is very close to passing his half guard.
The Phantom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Finan taking some punishment here, with The Phantom in his half guard.
The Phantom slips a nice elbow through Finan's hands, connecting with Finan's forehead.
The Phantom lands strikes from half guard.
The Phantom working Finan over with strikes.
The Phantom moves nicely into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Phantom lands a few punches from side control.
The Phantom scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Phantom working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil The Phantom dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The Phantom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finan moves away.

The Phantom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Phantom is looking to work some ground and pound but Finan has wrist control.

Finan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Phantom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Phantom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Phantom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Phantom works over Finan with some ground and pound from guard.
Finan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Phantom scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Phantom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Phantom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Phantom cracks Finan with a solid left hand.
Finan has momentary wrist control but The Phantom slips an elbow through the middle.
Finan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Phantom landing some decent shots from guard.
The Phantom tries to free his leg and advance position but Finan is retaining full guard.
The Phantom pushing down on Finan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finan is trying to get back to full guard.
The Phantom lands with a punch from half guard.
The Phantom lands strikes from half guard.
The Phantom slips a nice elbow through Finan's hands, connecting with Finan's forehead.

Finan actively working from the bottom here.
Finan tries to roll over but The Phantom keeps him under control.
Tyrone Finan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finan trying to hold on to The Phantom's head to control him but The Phantom postures up.
The Phantom working Finan over with strikes.
The Phantom lands strikes from half guard.
The Phantom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Phantom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Phantom moves into full mount! Finan won't be happy about that!
The Phantom avoids the attempt from Finan to control.
The Phantom lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finan taking shots to the head.
The Phantom lands a heavy elbow.
The Phantom dominating with strikes here.
The Phantom in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The Phantom dominating with strikes here.
The Phantom lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The Phantom working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Finan tries to lock up and control but The Phantom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finan is bucking up trying to escape but The Phantom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The Phantom lands a heavy elbow.
The Phantom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Phantom landing strikes from the mount and Finan is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom dominating with strikes here.
The Phantom pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Finan is looking to get to half guard.
The Phantom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finan can do to turn this around?
The Phantom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finan is looking to get to half guard.
The Phantom unloading with bombs!
The Phantom cracks Finan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Finan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Phantom pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Finan taking shots to the head.
Phil The Phantom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finan is in a horrible position here. The Phantom smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil The Phantom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Phantom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil The Phantom!