PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benson Clawbrook (ranked 5783 p4p, 5179 weight class) and Antwon Phisher (ranked 391 p4p, 363 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Benson Clawbrook has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Benson Clawbrook seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Clawbrook
vs
Phisher

180 cm
24
150
0 - 2 - 0

171 cm
23
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benson Clawbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antwon Phisher!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Phisher rushes Clawbrook and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clawbrook prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Clawbrook.
Phisher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clawbrook or not.

Phisher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clawbrook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been hearing reports that Clawbrook has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Phisher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Phisher lands in his opponent's guard.
Phisher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Phisher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clawbrook trying to remain calm as Phisher controls from the top position.
Phisher in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phisher is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Clawbrook will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phisher lands a nice forearm strike.
Clawbrook tries to improve position but can't.

Phisher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clawbrook, who protects the arm well.
Phisher lands a nice forearm strike.
Clawbrook is trying to improve his position.
Phisher staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clawbrook is looking to reverse the position.

Phisher stands up.
Phisher avoids the body shot from Clawbrook.
Clawbrook scores with a sloppy right hand. Phisher should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phisher checks a leg kick.
Clawbrook connects with a looping right hand.
Phisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clawbrook.
Phisher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Phisher has closed the distance and engaged Clawbrook in a clinch.
A short left from Clawbrook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phisher tries to pull guard but Clawbrook won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Phisher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clawbrook slips a jab from Phisher.
Phisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clawbrook.
Clawbrook tried to counter with a leg kick but Phisher avoided it.
Clawbrook cracks Phisher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clawbrook connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Clawbrook gets caught napping as Phisher dives in and scores a takedown. Clawbrook manages to retain guard.
Phisher sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clawbrook knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phisher on the ground.
Phisher passes Clawbrook's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phisher is taking a breather. Clawbrook 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.
Phisher drops an elbow to the side of Clawbrook's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clawbrook has hold of Phisher's hands but Phisher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Phisher 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.
Phisher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phisher is looking to advance position but Clawbrook won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phisher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Phisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antwon Phisher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Phisher dives in and grabs Clawbrook's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clawbrook pushes down on Phisher's head and hops out.
Clawbrook shoots in but Phisher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Clawbrook backs off Phisher throws a huge counter combo but Clawbrook manages to avoid it all.

Phisher drives through and clinches with Clawbrook against the cage.
Phisher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clawbrook looking to slow down the pace here.

Phisher decides to pull guard.
Phisher pulls Clawbrook in close to his closed guard and prevents Clawbrook from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clawbrook throwing strikes from guard but Phisher blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phisher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phisher postures up and lands a big shot to Clawbrook's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Phisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Phisher postures up and lands a big shot to Clawbrook's brow.
Phisher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Phisher looking to pass the guard.
Phisher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phisher lands a couple of digs.
Phisher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phisher wants to get up but he can't break Clawbrook's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Phisher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clawbrook 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.
Phisher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clawbrook's head.
Antwon Phisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phisher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phisher pushing down on Clawbrook's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phisher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clawbrook knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Phisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Phisher trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Phisher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phisher wants to stand up but Clawbrook is controlling the position.

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.
Clawbrook is trying to escape back to his feet but Phisher uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Phisher happy to just control the position for now.

Phisher is working to tighten his grip on Clawbrook's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Clawbrook has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Phisher is really squeezing tight and eventually Clawbrook passes out! Phisher breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antwon Phisher!