PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Thrasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil The Phantom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Thrasher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Thrasher
vs
The Phantom

181 cm
19
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Thrasher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil The Phantom!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrasher stuns The Phantom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Phantom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruce Thrasher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrasher lands with a straight right. The Phantom didn't see that one coming.

The Phantom scores with a takedown into Thrasher's guard.
The Phantom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thrasher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Phantom is working Thrasher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Phantom with a nice head shot there.
The Phantom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thrasher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Phantom throwing strikes from guard but Thrasher blocks nicely.

Thrasher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Phantom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Phantom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thrasher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Phantom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Phantom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Phantom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thrasher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Phantom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thrasher cracks The Phantom with a right hand to the side of the head.

The Phantom gets a takedown into half guard.
The Phantom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Thrasher looking for submissions off his back.
Thrasher is breathing heavily.
Thrasher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Phantom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thrasher tries to roll over but The Phantom keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrasher gets full guard.
The Phantom looking to pass the guard.
The Phantom landing with the ground and pound.
The Phantom is working Thrasher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Phantom stands up over Thrasher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Phantom tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrasher is retaining full guard.

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

Thrasher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Phantom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thrasher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Phantom trying to control but Thrasher is working from the bottom.
The Phantom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thrasher has his foot on The Phantom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Phantom works his way back into a safe position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Thrasher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

The Phantom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Phantom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thrasher's head.
The Phantom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Phantom is in close to Thrasher's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thrasher has his foot on The Phantom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Phantom works his way back into a safe position though.
The Phantom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Phantom postures up and lands a big shot to Thrasher's brow.
The Phantom stands up over Thrasher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Phantom chips away with some ground and pound.
The Phantom connects with a couple of short punches.

Thrasher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Phantom chips away with some ground and pound.
The Phantom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Phantom trying to control from half guard but Thrasher is working away.
Thrasher wants to get back to full guard.

Thrasher is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but The Phantom pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phil The Phantom will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Phantom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Thrasher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Phantom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thrasher has hold of The Phantom's hands but The Phantom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Phantom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thrasher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thrasher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Thrasher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Phantom slips a nice elbow through Thrasher's hands, connecting with Thrasher's forehead.
The Phantom is keen to just control but Thrasher is a slippery customer.
The Phantom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Phantom working the head and body with strikes.

Thrasher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Phantom is nestled in close to Thrasher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from The Phantom.
Thrasher is refusing to be controlled, as The Phantom sits in half guard.
Thrasher is trying to get back to full guard.
The Phantom drops an elbow to the side of Thrasher's head.
Thrasher tries to get to full guard but The Phantom has control of the leg.

Thrasher actively working from the bottom here.
The Phantom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Phantom trying to pass the guard but Thrasher defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thrasher stuffs the takedown.
The Phantom misses with a takedown attempt - Thrasher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

The Phantom darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Thrasher actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrasher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Phantom scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Phantom lands with a punch from half guard.
The Phantom prevents Thrasher from improving his position.
Thrasher has hold of The Phantom's hands but The Phantom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Thrasher looking for submissions off his back.
Thrasher tries to get to full guard but The Phantom has control of the leg.
The Phantom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thrasher thows a left - swing and a miss!

The Phantom gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom winds up and cracks Thrasher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Phantom works his way into side control.
The Phantom cracks Thrasher with a big elbow.
The Phantom just content to control the position.
The Phantom creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thrasher tries to improve position but can't.
Thrasher manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Phantom's best efforts.
Thrasher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Thrasher looking for a guillotine here but The Phantom defends easily.
The Phantom controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thrasher looking for a guillotine here but The Phantom defends easily.
The Phantom landing with the ground and pound.
The Phantom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thrasher's head.

Thrasher looking for a guillotine here but The Phantom defends easily.
The Phantom trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrasher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil The Phantom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Thrasher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Phantom doesn't seem bothered though.
The Phantom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thrasher's waist but Thrasher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Phantom off to one side.
The Phantom is looking to clinch but Thrasher is avoiding it.
Thrasher tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Phantom swats him away and circles back towards the center.

The Phantom scores a takedown into full mount!
Thrasher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from The Phantom there.
Thrasher has hold of The Phantom's hands but The Phantom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Thrasher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Phantom wants to take a breather but Thrasher is having none of it.
The Phantom lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Phantom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Thrasher is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but The Phantom pulls his head out easily.

Thrasher actively working from the bottom here.
Thrasher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Thrasher actively working from the bottom here.
The Phantom is pressing down on Thrasher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thrasher is holding on for now.
The Phantom is tying to control. Thrasher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Thrasher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Phantom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Phil The Phantom has got the better of the ground game so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

The Phantom shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Phantom was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thrasher can't escape the position.
The Phantom with shots to the head and body - Thrasher looks very uncomfortable down there.
The Phantom pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Phantom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thrasher?
Thrasher is trying to escape the mount.
Thrasher in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Thrasher that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thrasher takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The Phantom is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Thrasher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by The Phantom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrasher is looking to improve his position but The Phantom isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by The Phantom.
Thrasher is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Phantom with shots to the head and body - Thrasher looks very uncomfortable down there.
The Phantom pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Phantom landing strikes from the mount and Thrasher is in trouble!
Thrasher regains half guard.
Thrasher is looking for a sweep. The Phantom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Thrasher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thrasher is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thrasher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Phantom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thrasher works his way to full guard. Good work.

Thrasher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Phantom pushing down on Thrasher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Phantom lands a nice short elbow.
Thrasher wants to get back to full guard.
The Phantom not doing much here.
Thrasher taking some punishment here, with The Phantom in his half guard.
Thrasher tries to get to full guard but The Phantom has control of the leg.
Bruce Thrasher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil The Phantom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Phantom wants to free his trapped foot but Thrasher is holding on for dear life with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil The Phantom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Phantom winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil The Phantom!