PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanye West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West has chosen Jesus Walks as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Phillips
vs
West

180 cm
23
173 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

176 cm
22
184 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

MMA's Best Nutrition
Crippler's Corner

Crippler's Corner
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Phillips!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanye West!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West misses with a body shot.
Phillips slips under a jab.
A big left from Phillips misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phillips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Phillips there.
West scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.

Phillips scores a takedown into full mount!
Phillips fails to move to back control.
Phillips throws some wild stikes that West manages to avoid easily.
Phillips throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for West because Phillips loaded up on that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips tries to control but West wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phillips pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Phillips thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Phillips 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.
Phillips can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as West is looking to escape.
West working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Phillips can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as West is looking to escape.

Phillips is working for a guillotine from mount but West frees his head quite easily.
Phillips misses with a head shot.

Phillips stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nice straight punches there by Phillips. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phillips.
A shot to de liver by Phillips. Beautiful body shot.
Phillips just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a body shot.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West throws a body punch but Phillips moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from West as Phillips shoots in.
Phillips tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phillips throws a combination. West tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillips takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck West on the side of the head.
Phillips throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
Phillips swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Phillips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West misses with a body shot.
Phillips moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phillips throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely.
Phillips throws a hook but West blocks it.
Milo Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Phillips dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

West scores with a jab. Phillips acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
West throws a lazy right hand but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Phillips slips under a jab from West.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.

Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Phillips fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phillips.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips tries for a takedown. No joy.

Phillips has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics West uses from the top position.
Phillips is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
West slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom but instead West passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phillips is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on West's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
West seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phillips does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Phillips is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.
Phillips manages to get to full guard.
Phillips is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries to land a sweep but no joy.
West controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Phillips is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phillips is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst West is controlling him.
Phillips wants to control the position but West says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

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.
Phillips is trying to stand up here but West is controlling him well.
Phillips is staying active underneath West, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
West content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Phillips gets back to full guard.

Phillips has his foot on West's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. West works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.

Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Milo Phillips will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fighters circling - Phillips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Phillips is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

West manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Phillips misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West misses with a combination
and Phillips counters with a one-two to the body.
West slips a jab from Phillips.
West throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phillips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
West is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phillips rather than just go for the knockout.
West lands with a nice combination. Phillips backs away looking to recover.
Phillips has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phillips.

West gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Phillips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to work some ground and pound but West has wrist control.

Phillips drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and West dives on top into guard.
Phillips is trying to control the position from the bottom.
West trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips trying to strike off his back.
Phillips has a closed guard, preventing West from standing up.

Phillips looking for a guillotine here but West defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
West wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.

West decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
West throws a lazy right hand but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West walks into a jab.
Phillips shoots for a takedown but West saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phillips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phillips misses with the combination.

Phillips drives through with a takedown into guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips is looking to work some ground and pound but West has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Milo Phillips did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

West just misses with a punch to the body.
West throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phillips counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
West lands with a shot to the body.
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phillips is looking to clinch.
West misses with a few strikes there.
West ducks under a wild hook from Phillips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Phillips counter with a right hand.
Phillips slips a jab from West.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips shoots in but no luck this time.
Phillips looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.
Phillips scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Phillips misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
West catches Phillips with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phillips tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and West counters with a left to the body.
West slips a straight right by Phillips.
West connects with the punch.
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
Milo Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phillips throws a good cross that connects.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phillips.
Phillips closes the distance but West moves to the side
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Phillips tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips avoids the body shot from West.
Phillips swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phillips with a poor takedown
and West counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phillips throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and West counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to de liver by West. Beautiful body shot.
Phillips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a straight right.
West looks to land a combination. Phillips sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phillips slips a straight right by West.
West misses with a straight left.
Phillips misses with a takedown
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Phillips.
West throws a jab when Phillips was well out of range.
Phillips lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Phillips.
West misses with a telegraphed body shot

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

A close fourth round but Kanye West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Phillips takes a shot right to the bread basket.
West moves forwards but Phillips connects with a nice, crisp jab.
West falls off balance throwing a combination

and Phillips holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phillips tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phillips tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
Phillips tries to clinch up.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phillips is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Phillips has managed to clinch.
Phillips is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.

West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
West has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phillips is working away from the top position though.
Phillips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips wants to stand but West has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Phillips thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Phillips wants to take a breather but West is having none of it.
West avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phillips.
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Phillips trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
Phillips tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Phillips duly obliges.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Phillips drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
Phillips slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Phillips trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
West regains half guard, as Phillips was trying to land strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phillips not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phillips is stalling here. West is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Phillips seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and West has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Phillips is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on West's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Phillips wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phillips 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Milo Phillips!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Milo Phillips!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Milo Phillips!

Milo Phillips wins by unanimous decision!
Milo Phillips retains his welterweight title!