PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norberto Oneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Phillis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clyde Phillis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Oneil
vs
Phillis

202 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norberto Oneil!
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, Clyde Phillis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Oneil misses.
Oneil stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillis. Phillis gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phillis checks a leg kick.

Oneil pushes Phillis up against the cage in a clinch.
Oneil wants to take the fight to the mat but Phillis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oneil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Oneil lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Phillis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillis wants to get back to his feet.
Oneil working the head and body with strikes.

Oneil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phillis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oneil.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil wants to pass to mount but Phillis is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillis tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
Phillis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Phillis manages to get to full guard.

Oneil is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Phillis has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Oneil is looking to defend but Phillis has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Oneil! Phillis pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Oneil taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Clyde Phillis!