PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy McDermot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Phunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDermot comes to the cage accompanied by HL. Dave Phunk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimmy McDermot's chin.

McDermot
vs
Phunk

190 cm
26
215 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

195 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy McDermot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Phunk!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phunk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDermot somewhat.
Phunk throws a head kick but McDermot moves out of range.

Phunk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDermot is trying to defend but Phunk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Phunk passes into side control, despite McDermot's attempt to control the position.
McDermot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Phunk.
McDermot regains half guard.
McDermot wants to improve his position but Phunk is controlling well.
McDermot is working hard here to advance position.
Phunk tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDermot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phunk throwing shots but McDermot is blocking nicely.
McDermot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

McDermot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phunk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDermot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phunk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDermot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phunk trying to control but McDermot is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McDermot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phunk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phunk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDermot keeping moving, preventing Phunk from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Phunk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Phunk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDermot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDermot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phunk is fending him off so far but McDermot persists. Nope, Phunk circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy McDermot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Phunk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phunk slows the pace down in half guard.
McDermot is not content to let Phunk control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDermot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phunk is pressing down on McDermot's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDermot is holding on for now.
Phunk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McDermot!
McDermot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Phunk manages to capitalize on a mistake by McDermot to take his back!
Phunk doesn't have the hooks in and McDermot manages to turn into his guard.
McDermot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phunk trying to keep a closed guard but McDermot is proving a slippery customer.
McDermot is looking to stand up but Phunk won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Phunk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDermot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDermot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phunk is trying to control the position but McDermot postures up.
Phunk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Phunk keeping moving, preventing McDermot from controlling successfully.
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!

McDermot stands up and waves to Phunk to follow him.
McDermot tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermot fails with a takedown attempt.
Phunk thows a leg kick but McDermot checks it

and McDermot counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Phunk's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Phunk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Phunk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDermot is out of range.
Phunk misses with a head kick.

Phunk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McDermot's guard.
McDermot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phunk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDermot's guard.
Dave Phunk has got the better of the ground game so far.

McDermot is defending against the submission attempts here by Phunk.
McDermot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Phunk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Phunk's back!

McDermot is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Phunk just trying to survive but McDermot is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot doesn't have the hooks in and Phunk manages to turn into his guard.

McDermot throws his legs up looking for a submission but Phunk uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on McDermot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDermot is looking for a sweep.
Phunk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McDermot is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McDermot is looking to reverse the position.

Phunk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDermot has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDermot tries to bench press Phunk off him but Phunk keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phunk is looking to take a break and control but McDermot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Phunk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Phunk remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McDermot regains half guard, as Phunk was trying to land strikes.
McDermot preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Phunk is trying to work for a kimura but McDermot is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McDermot looking for a kimura from the bottom but Phunk passes into side control!
Phunk blocks the strikes from McDermot.
Phunk lands an elbow.
Phunk looks up at the clock and then as McDermot takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Phunk smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Phunk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDermot is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phunk landing a few strikes.
McDermot tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Phunk presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Phunk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phunk throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Phunk looking to finish with strikes here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermot is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phunk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDermot is looking to escape.

Phunk swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McDermot is now in Phunk's guard. A big mistake from Phunk there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Phunk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McDermot shoots for a double leg takedown but Phunk sprawls well. He's pushed McDermot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDermot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phunk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phunk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phunk throws a head kick that misses.
McDermot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phunk.
Nice takedown defense from Phunk. No joy for McDermot on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy McDermot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermot misses with a head kick.

Phunk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Phunk winds up and cracks McDermot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McDermot is defending against the submission attempts here by Phunk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phunk is keen to just control but McDermot is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Phunk wants to work for an arm triangle but McDermot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Phunk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Phunk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phunk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Phunk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phunk lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

It looks like Jimmy McDermot has been cut.
McDermot avoids a series of strikes thrown by Phunk.
McDermot wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Phunk missing with punches from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Phunk has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McDermot has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Phunk is looking for the choke from the back position but McDermot is controlling his hands well.

Phunk looking for the RNC.
McDermot is trying to get back to his feet but Phunk has full control of the position and if anything, McDermot has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McDermot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Phunk's guard. Nice work there by McDermot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

McDermot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phunk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phunk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phunk!
McDermot is looking for a sweep.
McDermot looks to move to half guard but instead Phunk has passed into mount! Damn!
McDermot is looking to improve his position but Phunk isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phunk landing punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Phunk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phunk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Phunk!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Phunk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.