PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hesa MC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sphinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

MC
vs
Sphinx

180 cm
19
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
162 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hesa MC!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Sphinx!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sphinx gets tackled into the cage by MC. MC maintains the clinch.
Sphinx tries to pull guard but MC won't allow it.
MC throws a knee to the head but misses.
MC prevents the takedown attempt.
MC lands a damaging elbow.
MC misses with a hook to the ribs.
MC lands a nice elbow.
Sphinx tries to score a body lock takedown but MC shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Our sources have told us that MC has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hesa MC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sphinx.
Sphinx tries to break free but MC pushes him back against the cage.
MC landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MC lands a good knee to the midsection. Sphinx won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MC.
MC lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MC looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MC throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from MC on the inside.
Sphinx avoiding damage as MC throws knees to the body.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
Sphinx wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sphinx is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MC to keep the fight standing.
MC is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MC using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sphinx has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've been informed that Sphinx has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
MC lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from MC.
MC lands a nice elbow.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sphinx trying to land knees to the body.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
A frustrated look appears on Sphinx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MC scores with a knee to the head.
MC has Sphinx pressed against the cage, preventing Sphinx from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MC using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MC scores a nice knee to the body.
Sphinx is trying to break the clinch but MC has him pressed against the cage.
MC tries to throw a body punch but Sphinx avoids it by throwing MC back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MC with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
MC pushes off an throws an elbow but Sphinx leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sphinx is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MC gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MC cracks Sphinx with a nice body shot.
Sphinx looking to stall.
Sphinx jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MC walks away with a smile on his face. Sphinx gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sphinx throws a low kick but MC moves out of range easily.
MC swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

MC rushes Sphinx and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sphinx avoiding damage as MC throws knees to the body.
Sphinx tries to score a body lock takedown but MC shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MC landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MC lands a damaging elbow.
Sphinx tries to break the clinch but MC is controlling the position.
Sphinx blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sphinx avoids a wild elbow strike from MC.
MC pushes off an throws an elbow but Sphinx leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sphinx is trying to force a seperation but MC has the dominant position.
MC lands an elbow that stopped Sphinx in his tracks for a moment.
Sphinx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, MC scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from MC.
Sphinx wants to get back to striking at distance but MC won't allow it.
MC lands a knee to the head.
Sphinx wants to get back to striking at distance but MC won't allow it.
MC creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MC lands a good knee to the midsection. Sphinx won't want to take too many of those.
Sphinx blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from MC.
Sphinx wants to break the clinch but can't.
MC lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MC unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sphinx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters up against the cage, MC throws an elbow but misses.
MC lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MC crunches a lovely knee into Sphinx's ribcage.
MC lands an elbow that stopped Sphinx in his tracks for a moment.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
MC throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sphinxs head.
MC misses with an elbow strike.
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Sphinx manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sphinx keeping moving, preventing MC from controlling successfully.
Sphinx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MC's guard.

The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sphinx wants to control from the top but MC keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

MC tries to clinch but Sphinx is having none of it.

MC drives through and clinches with Sphinx against the cage.
Sphinx has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MC is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MC lands an elbow just above Sphinx 's eye.
Sphinx manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MC lands an elbow inside.
MC creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sphinx's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MC.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sphinx is trying to break the clinch but MC has him pressed against the cage.
Sphinx drops down looking for an ankle pick but MC pulls his leg out and moves away.

Sphinx looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sphinx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MC is looking to stand up but Sphinx isn't so interested in that idea.
Sphinx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MC is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sphinx can do to turn this around?
MC trying to control the position.
Sphinx wants to control from the top but MC keeps moving.

That's two 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.
Sphinx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MC works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Sphinx misses.

MC has managed to clinch.
MC lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MC digs a right hand into Sphinx's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sphinx's gas tank.
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MC is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sphinx is breathing heavily.
MC lands a nice knee to the body.
MC lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MC lands an elbow just above Sphinx 's eye.
MC lands a shoulder strike.
MC lands a damaging elbow.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
MC lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sphinx tries to break the clinch but MC is controlling the position.
Sphinx jumps guard but MC stands there with Sphinx around his waist. Sphinx gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hesa MC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sphinx.
Sphinx wants to take the fight to the mat but MC manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MC landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MC scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MC.
Sphinx is trying to break the clinch but MC is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MC lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MC.
MC softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees to the body from MC.
MC working Sphinx over with knees to the body.
MC lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sphinx can't break the clinch.
MC lands a knee to the body.
MC lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sphinx jumps guard but MC stands there with Sphinx around his waist. Sphinx gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MC.
Sphinx takes a knee right on the jaw!
MC landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MC lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hesa MC dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

MC clinches.
Sphinx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MC misses with an elbow over the top.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MC scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MC.
MC misses with a knee strike.
MC lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sphinx avoids the elbow strike from MC, against the cage.
Sphinx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MC lands an elbow that stopped Sphinx in his tracks for a moment.
MC scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MC is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MC lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sphinx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MC lands a knee to the body.
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MC putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sphinx in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MC is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the forehead.
MC lands an elbow inside.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
MC landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MC lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sphinx is trying to break the clinch but MC is controlling him.
MC lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MC creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sphinx's defenses.
MC throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MC.
MC looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
Knees to the body from MC.
MC throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the forehead.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MC lands an elbow that stopped Sphinx in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MC tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sphinx avoids it.
Sphinx has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sphinx tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MC smiles and moves away.

MC fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sphinx, pushing him back against the cage.
MC pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MC unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sphinx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
MC lands a nice knee to the body.
MC scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.
MC landing knees to the body.
MC lands an elbow just above Sphinx 's eye.
A knee to the head by MC.
MC unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sphinx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
Sphinx fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hesa MC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sphinx.
MC lands with a light punch inside.
MC lands a nice elbow.
MC putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sphinx in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sphinx wants to take the fight to the mat but MC manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
Sphinx blocks an elbow strike from MC.
MC lands an elbow inside.
Sphinx has MC pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MC manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MC.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sphinx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MC after a bit of a struggle.
MC lands an elbow that stopped Sphinx in his tracks for a moment.
MC throws an elbow that misses.
MC lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hesa MC clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

MC has taken the fight to the clinch.
MC goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MC is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sphinx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MC stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MC scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for MC.
MC scores with a knee to the head.
MC lands an elbow just above Sphinx 's eye.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the forehead.
MC lands an elbow just above Sphinx 's eye.
MC lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sphinx fails to pull guard.
Sphinx is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MC.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MC working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sphinx tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MC just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hesa MC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sphinx.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the forehead.
MC creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sphinx's defenses.
Sphinx is trying to push MC away but MC has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MC lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MC lands a good knee to the midsection. Sphinx won't want to take too many of those.
MC presses Sphinx against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sphinx managing to block the knees to the body from MC.
MC misses with an elbow over the top.
MC lands a nice elbow.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
Sphinx changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MC fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MC ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

MC clinches with his opponent.
Sphinx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MC after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sphinx takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MC misses with a punch to the body.
Sphinx can't break the clinch.
MC lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sphinx blocks an elbow strike from MC.
MC with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MC is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sphinx is defending well for now.
Sphinx wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sphinx avoids the elbow strike from MC, against the cage.
Sphinx looking to stall.
Sphinx blocks the elbow strike.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but Sphinx blocks with his arms.
Sphinx is trying to push MC away but MC has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
MC lands an elbow inside.
MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MC keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sphinx's efforts to push away.
MC putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sphinx in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sphinx tries to pull guard but MC holds him up against the cage and eventually Sphinx drops back down to his feet.
MC throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MC misses with a body punch.
MC lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sphinx.
Sphinx takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sphinx wants to break the clinch but can't.
MC prevents Sphinx from breaking the clinch.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MC landing knees to the body.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sphinx tries to pull guard but MC holds him up against the cage and eventually Sphinx drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
MC keeps control of Sphinx as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sphinx tries to pull guard but MC won't allow it.
MC pushes Sphinx back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MC creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MC creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sphinx's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, MC throws an elbow but misses.
Sphinx tries to score a body lock takedown but MC shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hesa MC had his way with Jimmy Sphinx in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

MC tries to close the distance and clinch but Sphinx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hesa MC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MC tries to clinch there but Sphinx circles away.
Hesa MC seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sphinx throws a head kick but MC moves out of range.
MC tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sphinx manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sphinx fails to land with a series of punches.
Sphinx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

MC moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.
MC putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sphinx in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MC landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MC lands a damaging elbow.
Sphinx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MC lands with a light punch inside.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
Sphinx is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
MC lands an elbow just above Sphinx 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sphinx drops down looking for an ankle pick but MC pulls his leg out and moves away.
MC stuffs the takedown.

MC drives through and clinches with Sphinx against the cage.
Sphinx tries to break free but MC pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MC.
MC creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sphinx's defenses.
A short right from MC.
Sphinx has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MC avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hesa MC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sphinx.
MC landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MC prevents Sphinx from breaking the clinch.
MC crunches a lovely knee into Sphinx's ribcage.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from MC.
MC lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
Nice elbow from MC.
MC landing knees to the body.
Sphinx is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MC gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sphinx takes a shot to the head.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from MC.
Hesa MC has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MC trying to land knees to the body.
MC with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sphinx tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MC just stands there and leans against the cage.
MC landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Sphinx jumps guard.

Sphinx throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MC escapes and throws Sphinx's legs to the side, diving into side control!
MC tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sphinx dodges the ground and pound from MC.
Sphinx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MC wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MC throws a strike aimed at the side of Sphinx's head but Sphinx avoids it well.

MC thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sphinx manages to work his way to half guard, despite MC's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sphinx moves into full guard.

Sphinx has his foot on MC's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MC works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sphinx is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! MC rolls with it to try and escape but Sphinx cranks on the arm and MC is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Sphinx!
Jimmy Sphinx is the new lightweight champion!