PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie PhoQus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Death Before Dishonor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

PhoQus
vs
Before Dishonor

188 cm
26
245 lbs
16 - 2 - 0

192 cm
26
284 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie PhoQus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Death Before Dishonor!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PhoQus lands a lovely overhand right.
Dishonor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt PhoQus.

Dishonor drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dishonor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dishonor controlling from the top position.

Dishonor drops back looking for a leg! PhoQus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and PhoQus manages to kick Dishonor off! Dishonor jumps back into PhoQus's guard.
Dishonor distracts PhoQus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dishonor throwing strikes from guard but PhoQus blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dishonor stops PhoQus from standing up.
Dishonor advances to half guard.
Dishonor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dishonor wants to take a breather but PhoQus is having none of it.
PhoQus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dishonor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dishonor throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing PhoQus to regain full guard.
Dishonor with a nice head shot there.
Dishonor throws a big right hand that misses.
Dishonor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dishonor looking to sit in guard and control but PhoQus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
PhoQus trying to control but Dishonor is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dishonor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
PhoQus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dishonor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dishonor wants to pass the guard but PhoQus is defending well.
Dishonor looks to land a strike but PhoQus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dishonor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
PhoQus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dishonor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. PhoQus is working away from the top position though.
Dishonor is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dishonor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but PhoQus pulls his head out easily.
PhoQus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dishonor wants to sweep but PhoQus has passed to side control!
Dishonor regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dishonor tries to roll over but PhoQus keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Death Before Dishonor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dishonor misses with a takedown attempt - PhoQus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
PhoQus takes a swing at Dishonor's ribcage but misses.
Dishonor misses with a two punch combination.
Dishonor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dishonor.
PhoQus throws out a loose jab but Dishonor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dishonor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with PhoQus but PhoQus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eddie PhoQus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Death Before Dishonor.
PhoQus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dishonor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PhoQus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PhoQus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
PhoQus throws a poor cross that misses

and Dishonor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dishonor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
PhoQus tries to break free but Dishonor pushes him back against the cage.
Dishonor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by PhoQus after a bit of a struggle.
Dishonor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dishonor is working for takedown but PhoQus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dishonor tries for a takedown but PhoQus manages to get underhooks.
Dishonor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. PhoQus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dishonor is breathing heavily.
Dishonor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PhoQus.
PhoQus throws a sloppy body shot
and Dishonor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PhoQus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
PhoQus throws out a loose jab but Dishonor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by PhoQus.
Dishonor throws a leg kick but PhoQus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by PhoQus as he connects with a hook.
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!
Dishonor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dishonor defending well as PhoQus loads up on a big left hand.
Dishonor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
PhoQus scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Death Before Dishonor has been cut.
Dishonor tries to score a power double leg takedown but PhoQus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dishonor somewhat.

Dishonor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
PhoQus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dishonor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PhoQus keeping moving, preventing Dishonor from controlling successfully.
Dishonor stopping the sweep attempt from PhoQus.
Dishonor trying to control but PhoQus is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dishonor trying to control but PhoQus is working from the bottom.
Dishonor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
PhoQus is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
PhoQus throws a hook to the side of Dishonor's head but Dishonor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
PhoQus thuds his right hand into Dishonor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dishonor tries to work over PhoQus's front leg with a kick but PhoQus checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
PhoQus catches Dishonor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PhoQus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dishonor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie PhoQus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Death Before Dishonor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dishonor moves away from the strike by PhoQus.
Horrible takedown by Dishonor or perhaps it was just good defense by PhoQus which made him look bad.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting PhoQus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dishonor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eddie PhoQus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dishonor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from PhoQus.
PhoQus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
PhoQus misses with a straight left.
PhoQus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dishonor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. PhoQus catches Dishonor right on the button with a cross.
PhoQus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Dishonor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PhoQus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dishonor not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dishonor misses with a head shot. PhoQus uses the momentum to regain guard.
PhoQus has control of Dishonor's left arm, preventing Dishonor from doing any damage.
Dishonor distracts PhoQus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dishonor with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PhoQus keeping moving, preventing Dishonor from controlling successfully.
Dishonor throws an elbow that misses. PhoQus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dishonor's guard. Nice move by PhoQus!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dishonor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Dishonor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but PhoQus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Dishonor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! PhoQus has picked Dishonor up and slammed him! Dishonor can't keep hold of the triangle and PhoQus manages to pass to side control!
Dishonor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but PhoQus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PhoQus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dishonor keeps working.
Dishonor tries to buck PhoQus off but PhoQus is having none of it.
Dishonor is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but PhoQus is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dishonor working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor wants to hold on but PhoQus pushes him away.
Dishonor is trying desperately to improve position.
PhoQus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dishonor is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Death Before Dishonor.
I think Dishonor 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Death Before Dishonor!
Our winner, Death Before Dishonor, 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.