PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazer Phazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Phazer
vs
MacArthur

200 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

183 cm
19
210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Nordic Battle Gear

Nordic Battle Gear
Einherjer RAW Nutrition

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazer Phazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phazer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacArthur swivels and escapes.
MacArthur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phazer's waist but Phazer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacArthur off to one side.
Phazer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phazer throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Douglas MacArthur has been cut.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur.
Phazer misses with a head kick.
A combination from MacArthur does no damage.
No joy there for MacArthur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phazer doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur circles away.

MacArthur gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Phazer is trying to trip MacArthur. He has hold of a leg but MacArthur is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Phazer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Phazer throwing strikes from guard but MacArthur blocks nicely.
MacArthur can't keep his opponent in guard - Phazer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur regains full guard. Nicely done.
Phazer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacArthur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phazer stopping the sweep attempt from MacArthur.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phazer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacArthur working a defensive guard here.
MacArthur manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Phazer is trying desperately to improve position.
MacArthur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Phazer is trying to escape the mount.

MacArthur swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Phazer is now in MacArthur's guard. A big mistake from MacArthur there, giving up the dominant position!
Phazer is looking to work some ground and pound but MacArthur has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phazer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

MacArthur working for submissions but it's allowed Phazer to get to half guard.
Phazer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phazer works his foot free and advances to mount.
MacArthur working to try and regain half guard.
MacArthur tries to hold on but Phazer postures up.
MacArthur looks gassed!
A nice elbow there by Phazer.
MacArthur wants to control but Phazer is having none of it.

Phazer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. MacArthur can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phazer lands with some strikes.
Phazer scoring with strikes but MacArthur is staying in there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Phazer lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phazer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacArthur regains half guard.
MacArthur wants to get back to full guard.
Phazer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phazer working MacArthur over with strikes.
MacArthur is looking to improve his position.
MacArthur is staying active underneath Phazer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur is in trouble now - Phazer has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phazer prevents MacArthur from getting the reversal.
MacArthur tries to lock up and control but Phazer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Phazer lands a big elbow.
MacArthur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacArthur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Phazer lands a big shot there that rocks MacArthur but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
MacArthur takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Phazer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phazer with the ground and pound from mount.
Phazer is landing with some decent strikes but MacArthur is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Phazer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
MacArthur is in a horrible position here. Phazer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazer Phazer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas MacArthur's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Phazer throws a series of punches but MacArthur moves out of range.
MacArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

MacArthur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Phazer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Phazer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Phazer tries to get out of the position.
MacArthur looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacArthur is thwarting Phazer's attempts to control the position.
Phazer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
MacArthur trying to control from half guard but Phazer is working away.
MacArthur is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacArthur looking to control but Phazer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phazer is desperately trying to improve his position but MacArthur has a good base and remains in mount.
MacArthur raining down shots from the mount!
Lazer Phazer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Phazer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Phazer gets back to half guard.
MacArthur lands with a punch from half guard.
Phazer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Phazer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MacArthur scores with a couple of nice shots.

MacArthur seems to be looking for submissions.

Phazer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phazer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Phazer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MacArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Phazer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phazer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Phazer pushes MacArthur off and gets back to his feet.
Phazer clinches but MacArthur breaks the clinch
and MacArthur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phazer tries to clinch there but MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur shoots for a double leg takedown but Phazer sprawls well. He's pushed MacArthur's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Phazer rushes MacArthur and presses him up against the cage.
Phazer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacArthur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacArthur lands a knee to the head.
Phazer looking to throw knees to the head but MacArthur is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from MacArthur.
Phazer looking for a takedown.
MacArthur wants a takedown.
MacArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phazer working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur takes a knee right on the jaw!
Phazer has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur.
MacArthur dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phazer tries to score a body lock takedown but MacArthur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacArthur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phazer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacArthur lands a nice uppercut.
Phazer working aggressively here.
Good body shot from MacArthur.
MacArthur gets underhooks to prevent Phazer's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazer Phazer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phazer misses with the head strike.
MacArthur is working Phazer over against the cage.
Phazer misses with a knee to the head.
MacArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of Phazer backwards.
MacArthur with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Phazer throws a head punch that misses.
MacArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of Phazer backwards.
MacArthur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phazer.
MacArthur content to slow the pace in the clinch.
MacArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Phazer.
Phazer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacArthur connects with a knee to the head.
MacArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phazer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacArthur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phazer pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacArthur has his takedown stuffed

and Phazer counters with a single leg into guard. MacArthur didn't expect that.

MacArthur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phazer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lazer Phazer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Douglas MacArthur's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.

Phazer tries for a takedown but MacArthur circles away easily

so MacArthur counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Phazer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
MacArthur passes Phazer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
MacArthur is tying to control. Phazer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacArthur prevents Phazer from improving his position.
MacArthur trying to control the action but Phazer is working from the bottom.
Phazer wants to control but MacArthur is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phazer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacArthur is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Phazer!
Phazer is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phazer is working hard here to advance position.
MacArthur in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MacArthur tries to control but Phazer wriggling away.

MacArthur looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
MacArthur looking to finish Phazer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Phazer!

MacArthur jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Phazer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Phazer and MacArthur has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
MacArthur tries to advance to mount but Phazer denies him.
Phazer strikes from the bottom.
Phazer struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

MacArthur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phazer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Phazer tries to buck MacArthur off but MacArthur is having none of it.
Phazer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Phazer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacArthur defending well though.
Phazer not landing any meaningful shots this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur.

MacArthur moves into the clinch successfully.
Phazer misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur connects with a knee to the head.
MacArthur prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from MacArthur.
MacArthur goes for a takedown attempt but Phazer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phazer tries to clinch

and MacArthur counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from MacArthur - that landed with a thud.
MacArthur stops a takedown attempt from Phazer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazer Phazer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur lands a knee to the head.
Phazer wants to stall.

MacArthur manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur.
MacArthur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phazer swivels and escapes.
Douglas MacArthur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phazer throws a hook but MacArthur blocks it.
Phazer throws a body punch but MacArthur moves out of range.
MacArthur works over Phazer's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phazer with a poor takedown
and MacArthur counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phazer throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur throws a nice looking combination but Phazer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phazer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phazer misses with a combination

and MacArthur decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Phazer's guard.
Phazer trying to strike off his back.
MacArthur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phazer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Douglas MacArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Phazer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacArthur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacArthur landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas MacArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phazer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazer Phazer!