PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Monty Proffit (ranked 2365 p4p, 4652 weight class) and Rousso Phobe (ranked 122 p4p, 217 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Proffit
vs
Phobe

159 cm
23
146
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
142
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Knock Out Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monty Proffit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rousso Phobe!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phobe shoots and misses
and Proffit counters with a good low kick that Phobe was not able to check.
Proffit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Proffit.
Phobe wants to counter with a clinch but Proffit pushes him away.

Phobe gets the takedown into side control.
The referee asks Phobe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Phobe prefers to stall for the moment though.

Phobe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Proffit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phobe slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proffit is looking to reverse the position.
Phobe controlling from side mount.
Proffit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Phobe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Proffit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Phobe's guard! Nice work there by Proffit!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Phobe can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proffit looking to pass the guard.
Phobe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Proffit is one step ahead there.
Proffit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Proffit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Proffit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phobe is looking to stand up but Proffit isn't so interested in that idea.
Phobe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Proffit's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proffit 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.
Phobe told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Phobe controlling from the top position.
Proffit keeping full guard, as Phobe tries to pass.
Phobe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Phobe 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proffit wants to sweep here but Phobe controlling him for the moment.
Phobe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Proffit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Phobe looking to score a takedown here. Proffit is defending well but Phobe drives through and ends up in Proffit's guard.
Phobe preventing the sweep.
Phobe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Proffit is trying to control the position but Phobe postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proffit pulls Phobe in close to his closed guard and prevents Phobe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Phobe 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Proffit manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Monty Proffit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Proffit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Phobe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Phobe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Proffit throws an elbow that misses. Phobe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Proffit's guard. Nice move by Phobe!

Phobe trying to control the position from guard on top but Proffit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proffit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phobe pushing down on Proffit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phobe trying to control from half guard but Proffit is working away.
Proffit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Phobe.
Phobe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Phobe connects with a nice short shot to Proffit's temple.
Proffit is trying to stand.
Phobe working Proffit over with strikes.

Proffit is defending against the submission attempts here by Phobe.
Phobe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proffit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Phobe wants to advance to full mount but Proffit doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Phobe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Proffit wants to stand and escape but Phobe is having none of it.
Phobe passes Proffit's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proffit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Phobe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Phobe lands a nice short elbow.
Phobe trying to mount his opponent but Proffit defends it.
Proffit is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Phobe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Phobe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phobe throwing shots but Proffit is blocking nicely.
Phobe is taking a breather. Proffit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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

Proffit has Phobe up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Phobe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Phobe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rousso Phobe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Phobe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Proffit has Phobe up against the cage in a clinch.

Phobe breaks from the clinch.

Phobe forces Proffit back against the cage and clinches.
Proffit stops a takedown attempt from Phobe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phobe tries to pull guard but Proffit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Phobe manages to break the clinch.

Proffit clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phobe is trying to pull guard but Proffit has him pressed against the cage.
Monty Proffit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rousso Phobe.
Phobe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Proffit walks away with a smile on his face. Phobe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Proffit rushes Phobe and presses him up against the cage.
Proffit tries to land knees in the clinch but Phobe avoids the damage to the body.

Proffit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Proffit as Phobe shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Proffit as Phobe shoots in.
Proffit dives in for a single leg takedown but Phobe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Phobe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Phobe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Proffit smiles and moves away.

Proffit dives in and scores a takedown into Phobe's guard.
Phobe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proffit wants to stand but Phobe is controlling his posture from full guard.

Proffit gets to his feet - Phobe follows without any prompting.
Phobe gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Proffit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Phobe!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phobe tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Phobe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Proffit is controlling him well.

Proffit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proffit works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Phobe is looking for a sweep.
Phobe dodges the ground and pound from Proffit.
Proffit working the ground and pound.

Proffit is trying to get an arm triangle but Phobe is defending well.
Phobe tries to buck Proffit off but Proffit is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phobe keeps trying to improve his position.
Phobe throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Proffit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Phobe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Proffit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phobe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Proffit stands up and we're back to a striking position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monty Proffit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Proffit 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monty Proffit!