PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rueben FiereFist (ranked 4860 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Wright Phillps (ranked 5026 p4p, 0 weight class). Rueben FiereFist could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Wright Phillps's chin.

FiereFist
vs
Wright Phillps

175 cm
23
148 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rueben FiereFist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Wright Phillps!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wright Phillps throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. FiereFist tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wright Phillps is in FiereFist's guard.
FiereFist looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wright Phillps throwing strikes from guard but FiereFist blocks nicely.
Wright Phillps not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wright Phillps postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
FiereFist is trying to control the position but Wright Phillps postures up.

Wright Phillps stands up from FiereFist's guard - Wright Phillps perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wright Phillps lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wright Phillps closes the distance and clinches.

Wright Phillps works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wright Phillps with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright Phillps is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
FiereFist keeping full guard, as Wright Phillps tries to pass.
Wright Phillps controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wright Phillps's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Wright Phillps gets to his feet - FiereFist follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Wright Phillps decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wright Phillps content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wright Phillps thows a huge punch but FiereFist dodges it nicely.

Wright Phillps is sneakily working for an arm triangle but FiereFist sees it coming and defends easily.
Wright Phillps content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright Phillps missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
FiereFist tries to roll over but Wright Phillps keeps him under control.
Wright Phillps looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four 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.
Ground and pound from Wright Phillps.

Wright Phillps is trying to work for a kimura but FiereFist is defending well.
Wright Phillps works his way into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
FiereFist is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wright Phillps connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wright Phillps wants to land a leg kick but FiereFist is out of range.

Wright Phillps feints and as FiereFist raises his hands in defense, Wright Phillps changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright Phillps forces his way into half guard.
Wright Phillps missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wright Phillps working the head and body with strikes.

Wright Phillps decides to stand up.

Wright Phillps scores with a takedown into FiereFist's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FiereFist being controlled here, momentarily.
Mark Wright Phillps has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright Phillps decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on FiereFist, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wright Phillps clinches with his opponent.

Wright Phillps's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by FiereFist's head coaches at Star Studded Beef that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Wright Phillps gets a takedown into half guard.
Wright Phillps has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wright Phillps in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright Phillps throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wright Phillps controlling the action here.
FiereFist trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wright Phillps in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Wright Phillps gets a double leg takedown into FiereFist's guard.
Wright Phillps looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Wright Phillps has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wright Phillps with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wright Phillps is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Wright Phillps 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! This is the final round!

Wright Phillps tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Wright Phillps moves into range and clinches up with FiereFist.

Wright Phillps manages to pull guard.
FiereFist prevents Wright Phillps from getting back to his feet.
Wright Phillps looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright Phillps, not yet.

Wright Phillps has his foot on FiereFist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. FiereFist works his way back into a safe position though.
Wright Phillps trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright Phillps had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. FiereFist defends it easily.
Wright Phillps looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wright Phillps is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wright Phillps looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Wright Phillps keeping moving, preventing FiereFist from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
FiereFist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright Phillps manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
FiereFist misses with a jab, cross combination.

Wright Phillps moves into the clinch.
Wright Phillps tries to pull guard but FiereFist won't allow it.
Wright Phillps jumps guard but FiereFist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Wright Phillps manages to break the clinch.

Wright Phillps scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wright Phillps with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

FiereFist manages to escape and get back to his feet!
FiereFist shoots in looking for a takedown but Wright Phillps manages to keep the fight standing, pushing FiereFist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wright Phillps avoids the head kick by FiereFist.
Wright Phillps throws a solid leg kick but FiereFist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wright Phillps.
FiereFist is looking to counter the offense by Wright Phillps and move into the clinch.
Rueben FiereFist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FiereFist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Wright Phillps gets a clinch.

Wright Phillps breaks from the clinch.

FiereFist closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - FiereFist lands in his opponent's guard.
Wright Phillps 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.
Rueben FiereFist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright Phillps wants to stand but FiereFist is controlling the position.
Wright Phillps throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright Phillps manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. FiereFist manages to get himself to full guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright Phillps looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Wright Phillps comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wright Phillps 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Wright Phillps!
The defeated Rueben FiereFist had this to say: 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.