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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rueben FiereFist (ranked 23992 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Wright Phillps (ranked 6896 p4p, 0 weight class). Rueben FiereFist has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rueben FiereFist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Wright Phillps!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright Phillps clinches.
FiereFist looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wright Phillps breaks from the clinch.
FiereFist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for FiereFist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rueben FiereFist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright Phillps drives through with a takedown into guard.
FiereFist wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wright Phillps manages to pass to side control.
Wright Phillps is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FiereFist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wright Phillps.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright Phillps thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed FiereFist's head.
Wright Phillps controlling the action here.
Wright Phillps lands with a punch from half guard.
Wright Phillps wants to work for an arm triangle but FiereFist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wright Phillps gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wright Phillps scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wright Phillps has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright Phillps looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks FiereFist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wright Phillps decides to stand up.
Wright Phillps drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright Phillps misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wright Phillps tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
FiereFist is letting Wright Phillps control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FiereFist is trying to get back to half guard.
FiereFist trying to remain calm as Wright Phillps controls from the top position.
It looks like Wright Phillps might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wright Phillps misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wright Phillps content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wright Phillps closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wright Phillps is trying to pull guard but FiereFist has him pressed against the cage.
Wright Phillps gets control of FiereFist's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wright Phillps will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wright Phillps working for a triangle but FiereFist defends it easily.
Wright Phillps is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
FiereFist stands up from Wright Phillps's guard - FiereFist perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Wright Phillps dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright Phillps is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in FiereFist's half guard.
Wright Phillps has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Wright Phillps.
Wright Phillps is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wright Phillps is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright Phillps stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright Phillps throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. FiereFist tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wright Phillps is in FiereFist's guard.
Mark Wright Phillps has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright Phillps controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright Phillps loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright Phillps works a leg free and moves into half guard.
FiereFist avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright Phillps.
Wright Phillps is looking for a kimura here.
Wright Phillps is looking to advance position but FiereFist won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright Phillps passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for FiereFist!
Wright Phillps sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wright Phillps lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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.
Wright Phillps takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wright Phillps landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wright Phillps is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but FiereFist is surviving well by controlling Wright Phillps's body position as best he can.
Wright Phillps fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright Phillps with the ground and pound from mount.
Wright Phillps controlling the position easily from mount.
Wright Phillps postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. FiereFist looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Wright Phillps showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wright Phillps shoots in and gets a takedown into FiereFist's guard.
FiereFist wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wright Phillps manages to pass to side control.
Wright Phillps decides to stand up.
Wright Phillps instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright Phillps breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright Phillps gets a clinch.
I was talking to FiereFist's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wright Phillps misses with a punch to the body.
Wright Phillps changes levels and goes for a takedown here. FiereFist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for FiereFist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright Phillps is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in FiereFist's half guard.
Wright Phillps controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright Phillps looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wright Phillps in particular looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright Phillps moves into the clinch.
Wright Phillps pulls guard.
Wright Phillps throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wright Phillps is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wright Phillps seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wright Phillps thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright Phillps escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rueben FiereFist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright Phillps instigates a clinch.
FiereFist is trying to break the clinch but Wright Phillps has him pressed against the cage.
Wright Phillps manages to pull guard.
Wright Phillps throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wright Phillps is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Wright Phillps comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wright Phillps 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Wright Phillps!
The defeated Rueben FiereFist had this to say: 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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