|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bum Phillips (ranked 3277 p4p, 1643 weight class) and Jun Liu (ranked 369 p4p, 206 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
31
192
15 - 18 - 0 |
|
192 cm
42
199
34 - 28 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bum Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Liu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick from Liu, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been hearing reports that Phillips has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Liu jabs Phillips right on the nose. Phillips blinks but takes it well.
Phillips dives in and grabs Liu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liu pushes down on Phillips's head and hops out.
Liu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Phillips back to the cage. Liu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
Phillips tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liu thumps Phillips with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Phillips.
Liu thumps Phillips with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Liu.
Phillips gets a double leg takedown into Liu's guard.
Phillips trying to control but Liu is working from the bottom.
Phillips won't allow Liu to get back to his feet.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liu is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu wants to stand but Phillips is controlling the position.
Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Liu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liu is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Liu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phillips had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Liu defends it easily.
Phillips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phillips has his foot on Liu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liu works his way back into a safe position though.
Liu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Phillips bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Liu's guard.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips prevents Liu from getting back to his feet.
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.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Liu.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phillips on the side of the head.
Phillips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liu pinned against the cage. Liu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu scores with a push kick.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Liu thuds his right hand into Phillips's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Liu scores with a jab. Phillips acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phillips has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Liu keeps Phillips at a distance using the push kick.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Liu sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Liu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Liu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phillips. Phillips circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phillips gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Liu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Liu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phillips throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phillips throws out the jab.
Liu cracks Phillips with a right hand to the side of the head.
Liu works the jab nicely.
Phillips takes one to the side of the head.
Liu works the jab nicely.
Phillips is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu throws a body punch but Phillips moves out of range.
It looked like Phillips wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phillips.
Liu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liu cracks Phillips with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phillips walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liu with a nice cross.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phillips has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phillips walks into a left hand.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phillips feints and as Liu raises his hands in defense, Phillips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Liu keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is working hard here to advance position.
Phillips passes Liu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Liu is refusing to be controlled, as Phillips sits in half guard.
Liu manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Liu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phillips takes a kick to the side of the head.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phillips takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range.
Liu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phillips's head.
Phillips takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Liu. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Phillips looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Phillips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liu's waist but Liu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phillips off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liu lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Phillips takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phillips walks into a jab.
Liu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liu. That's going to slow Phillips down.
Liu throws a head kick that Phillips semi-blocks.
Oh Phillips is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phillips at a distance.
A jab lands there for Liu.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Phillips tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Liu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Liu scores with a nice head shot.
Liu drops Phillips with a naaaaasty hook - Phillips is in real trouble here! Liu dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Liu!
Jun Liu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
71% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
