PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Phosphate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Phosphate could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Oswald's chin.

Phosphate
vs
Oswald

160 cm
21
135 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

179 cm
24
134 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Phosphate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Oswald!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oswald stuffs the takedown attempt from Phosphate. Phosphate gets slowly back to his feet.
Oswald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Phosphate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oswald throws a leg kick but Phosphate sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phosphate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oswald as he jumps to the side.
Oswald looks to land a combination but Phosphate avoids it well.
Phosphate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oswald scores with a sloppy right hand. Phosphate should have avoided that one.
Phosphate tries for a takedown but Oswald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Phosphate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oswald moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phosphate shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oswald sprawls well. Oswald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phosphate gets slowly back to his feet.
Phosphate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oswald defends it nicely.
Oswald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oswald wants it to stay on the feet.
Oswald looks to land a combination. Phosphate sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oswald tries to clinch but Phosphate moves out of range.
Mark Oswald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oswald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oswald wants to clinch up but Phosphate keeps it at a distance.
Phosphate shoots in but no luck this time.
Phosphate shoots in and drives through. Oswald sprawls well.
Oswald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Phosphate tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oswald counters with a nice body shot.
Phosphate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Oswald. No joy for Phosphate on that attempt.
Oswald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phosphate shoots in for a takedown but Oswald shows good takedown defense.
Phosphate is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Oswald misses.
Phosphate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Phosphate with a poor takedown
and Oswald counters with a left and a right that stings Phosphate.
A combination from Oswald does no damage.
Phosphate on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Phosphate is rocked!
Oswald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Phosphate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oswald circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Phosphate drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Oswald follows Phosphate to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Oswald!