PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ehavoc Dugre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone Phillips will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dugre
vs
Phillips

181 cm
24
144 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

150 cm
24
130 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ehavoc Dugre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stone Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dugre checks a leg kick.
Phillips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dugre.
Dugre slips a straight right by Phillips.
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Phillips misses.
Phillips thuds a left hand into Dugre's body.
Dugre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips misses with a looping right.
Phillips swings for the body but Dugre moves out of range.
Phillips throws a looping overhand right but Dugre ducks down to avoid it.
Stone Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips throws a combination that misses

and Dugre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Phillips is looking to stand up but Dugre isn't so interested in that idea.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Dugre from controlling successfully.
Dugre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dugre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phillips. That's going to slow Dugre down.
Phillips tries to bum rush Dugre with a series of wild strikes but Dugre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Phillips misses.
Phillips looks to land a body kick but Dugre moved away.
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dugre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugre shoots in looking for a takedown but Phillips manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dugre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips swings for the body but Dugre moves out of range.
Phillips lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Phillips misses.
Phillips scores with a jab to the head.
Dugre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown by Dugre or perhaps it was just good defense by Phillips which made him look bad.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Dugre avoids them all with ease.
Phillips tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dugre is able to avoid easily.
Dugre blocks a jab.
Phillips digs a good body shot into Dugre's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Phillips.
Stone Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Dugre or perhaps it was just good defense by Phillips which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ehavoc Dugre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dugre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dugre there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Phillips misses.
Phillips misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Phillips.
Dugre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Phillips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phillips sizes up Dugre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dugre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phillips swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dugre defending well as Phillips loads up on a big left hand.
Dugre dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Jab from Phillips.
Phillips throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phillips just misses with a punch to the body.
Dugre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dugre shoots in and drives through. Phillips sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dugre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips connects with a body shot that sends Dugre's belly button to the back.
Dugre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stone Phillips dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Phillips lands with a straight right. Dugre didn't see that one coming.
Phillips pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phillips lands a nice looking body shot.
Phillips throws out a loose jab but Dugre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillips throws a hook to the side of Dugre's head but Dugre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ehavoc Dugre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Dugre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dugre checks the leg kick.
Phillips feints a jab promting Dugre to slip. Phillips then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dugre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Dugre moves forwards but Phillips connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone Phillips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dugre moves away from the strike by Phillips.
Phillips misses the jab.
Phillips tries to bum rush Dugre with a series of wild strikes but Dugre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dugre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips takes a swing at Dugre's ribcage but misses.
Dugre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips scores with a sloppy right hand. Dugre should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Phillips is predictable there

and Dugre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dugre.
Dugre working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dugre wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Dugre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet but Dugre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dugre trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Stone Phillips hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phillips scores with a punch to the head.
Dugre has a takedown stuffed.
Phillips misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phillips lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phillips swings widly with a right hand

and Dugre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dugre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dugre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dugre looks to land a strike but Phillips avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dugre content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Ehavoc Dugre has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Phillips scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dugre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ehavoc Dugre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips jabs Dugre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stone Phillips will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Phillips takes a swing at Dugre's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
Phillips throws a body punch but Dugre moves out of range.
Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Dugre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phillips bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dugre's head.
Phillips connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dugre is defended easily by Phillips.
A big left from Phillips misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugre defending well as Phillips loads up on a big left hand.
Phillips misses with an uppercut.
Phillips throws a shot from downtown. Dugre moves away and avoids it.

Dugre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Phillips tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dugre manages to move to mount!
Dugre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dugre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ehavoc Dugre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phillips holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dugre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Phillips wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugre trying to control but Phillips is having none of it.
Dugre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dugre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stone Phillips is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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.

Ehavoc Dugre has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dugre tries for a takedown but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Phillips with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phillips tries to work over Dugre's front leg with a kick but Dugre checks it.
Phillips scores with the left hand. Dugre knows he should have avoided that one.
Phillips with a nice cross.
Ehavoc Dugre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stone Phillips.
I've got Phillips 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stone Phillips!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stone Phillips made sure he mentioned [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*, along with how happy he was to win his fight.