PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Terrell (ranked 596 p4p, 1050 weight class) and Trage Tragedy (ranked 96 p4p, 163 weight class). Tragedy has chosen Bury Me In Southern Ground by Rebel Son as his entrance music. Phillip Terrell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Terrell
vs
Tragedy

176 cm
37
158
26 - 25 - 1

180 cm
36
180
27 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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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 26 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Terrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trage Tragedy!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrell digs a good hook to Tragedy's body.
Tragedy scores with a nice head shot.
Terrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Tragedy off the cage and back into range.
Tragedy misses with an uppercut. Terrell saw that one coming.
Terrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tragedy is looking for the big counter here.
Terrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Tragedy is just out of range.
Terrell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Terrell moves out of range of the body kick from Tragedy.
A telegraphed right hand from Tragedy misses the target.
Terrell misses with a hook. Tragedy ducked under it nicely.
Tragedy throws out a counter right but Terrell avoids it with no problem.
Tragedy connects with a nice looking jab.
Terrell lands with a straight right. Tragedy didn't see that one coming.
Tragedy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Terrell blocks the body kick.
Terrell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Terrell scores with a body shot.
Terrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tragedy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tragedy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terrell is out of range and Tragedy settles back down.
Terrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Terrell is looking to counter the offense by Tragedy and move into the clinch.
Terrell scores with a jab to the body.
Terrell misses with a looping left.
Tragedy pushes Terrell away with a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell moves out of range of the strikes.
Terrell thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tragedy tests Terrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Terrell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tragedy.
Tragedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terrell. That's going to slow Tragedy down.
Terrell just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terrell. That's going to slow Tragedy down.
Terrell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tragedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Tragedy does no damage.
Terrell lands a nice shot to the body.
Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tragedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terrell.
Tragedy throws a combination that misses
and Terrell counters with a low kick, right behind Tragedy 's knee.
Tragedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Terrell lands with a straight right. Tragedy didn't see that one coming.
Tragedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy throws a series of punches but Terrell avoids them all with ease.
Terrell slips a jab from Tragedy.
Terrell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Terrell throws a head kick but Tragedy moves out of range.
A big right from Tragedy misses.
Terrell with a jab.
Tragedy ducks right into an uppercut from Terrell.
Tragedy throws a right and a left that Terrell avoids nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Tragedy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Terrell lands a two punch combo.
Terrell avoids the head kick by Tragedy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Terrell - that will leave a mark!
Tragedy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tragedy throws a series of punches but Terrell avoids them all with ease.
Tragedy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tragedy throws a sloppy head kick and Terrell moves out of range easily.
Terrell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tragedy's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Terrell. Tragedy shrugs it off though.
Tragedy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Terrell. Beautiful body shot.
Terrell scores with a jab to the head.
Tragedy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Terrell's head.
Tragedy looks to land a body kick but Terrell moved away.
Terrell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Terrell works over Tragedy's head and body with a nice combination.
Terrell blocks the body kick.
Tragedy throws a hook to the side of Terrell's head but Terrell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tragedy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Terrell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Terrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tragedy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Terrell cracks a nice hook into Tragedy's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Terrell checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell blocks a head kick by Tragedy.
Tragedy misses with a wild combination.
Terrell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tragedy under the eye.
Tragedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Terrell lands a slapping body shot.
Tragedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terrell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terrell is looking to counter the offense by Tragedy and move into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Terrell. That snapped Tragedy's head back.
Terrell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tragedy momentarily.
Tragedy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Terrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tragedy.
Tragedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terrell connects with a body shot that sends Tragedy's belly button to the back.
Tragedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terrell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tragedy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tragedy throws a looping overhand right but Terrell ducks down to avoid it.
Terrell fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Terrell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trage Tragedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terrell scores with a nice right hand.
Terrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tragedy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Terrell tests Tragedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tragedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrell.
Terrell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tragedy's sensitive parts.
Tragedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Terrell.
Tragedy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tragedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell.
Tragedy misses with a straight left.
Terrell lands a nice hook to Tragedy's body. Tragedy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tragedy misses with a hook. Terrell ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Tragedy misses.
Terrell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Tragedy.
Terrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terrell throws a sloppy head kick and Tragedy moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Tragedy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy throws a looping overhand right but Terrell ducks down to avoid it.
Terrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tragedy.
Terrell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Tragedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Terrell looks for the body kick but Tragedy saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Tragedy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Terrell throws a body punch but Tragedy moves out of range.
Terrell throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tragedy! But no joy.
Tragedy feints and then cracks Terrell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Terrell down.
Terrell takes a swing at Tragedy's ribcage but misses.
Terrell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Terrell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Terrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tragedy slips under a jab from Terrell.
Phillip Terrell is winning the standup battle so far.
Tragedy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terrell. Terrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Tragedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terrell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Terrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terrell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tragedy's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Terrell has closed the distance and engaged Tragedy in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy misses with an elbow strike.
Terrell blocks an elbow strike from Tragedy.
Terrell lands with a short shot to the head.
Tragedy throws a head punch that misses.
Tragedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tragedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terrell lands a shoulder strike.
Terrell tries a body shot but Tragedy blocks it.
Tragedy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tragedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tragedy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tragedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tragedy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Tragedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
Tragedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Terrell lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tragedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tragedy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terrell.
Terrell lands a shoulder strike.
Tragedy throws an elbow that misses.
Tragedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tragedy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Terrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tragedy can do to turn this around?
Terrell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phillip Terrell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tragedy misses with some punches.
Terrell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tragedys head.
Tragedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tragedy.
A nice left hand lands by Terrell.
Terrell digs a right hand underneath Tragedy's ribcage. Tragedy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tragedy throws a head punch that misses.
Terrell lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tragedy tries a body shot but Terrell blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell pushes Tragedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Terrell lands a hook that snaps the head of Tragedy backwards.
Tragedy prevents the takedown attempt.
Tragedy misses with the head strike.
Terrell digs a right hand into Tragedy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tragedy's gas tank.
Tragedy is breathing heavily.
Tragedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tragedy lands a body punch.
Terrell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Terrell pushes Tragedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tragedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tragedy.
Terrell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Terrell works on Tragedy's body with a couple of short punches.
Terrell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrell tries a body shot but Tragedy blocks it.
A short right from Terrell on the inside.
Terrell cracks Tragedy with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tragedy throws a wild body kick that Terrell sees coming a mile off.
Tragedy misses with a head kick.
Terrell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tragedy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Terrell scores with a punch to the head.
Terrell throws a body punch but Tragedy moves out of range.
Terrell scores with a jab to the body.
Terrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tragedy.
Terrell scores with a head kick. Tragedy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tragedy throws a push kick but Terrell slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Tragedy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Terrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tragedy manages to avoid it.
Tragedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terrell moves away.
Terrell scores with a nice head shot.
Terrell with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrell sizes up Tragedy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Terrell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tragedy's sensitive parts.

Terrell has managed to clinch.
Tragedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tragedy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Terrell blocks it with crossed arms.
Tragedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Terrell breaks the clinch.
Terrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Terrell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Terrell avoids a kick to the body.
Tragedy throws a leg kick but Terrell moved away.
Terrell throws a leg kick which misses Tragedy's front leg but catches the back leg as Tragedy tries to avoid it.
Tragedy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Terrell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tragedy if he has to take too many more of those.
Terrell lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrell works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell with a hook.
Terrell misses with a body kick.
Tragedy throws a jab when Terrell was well out of range.
Tragedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tragedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Terrell connects with a leg kick.
Terrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tragedy throws a shot from downtown. Terrell moves away and avoids it.
Terrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Tragedy off the cage and back into range.
Tragedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terrell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terrell lands a really nice looking cross but Tragedy seems unphased.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tragedy.
A combination from Terrell does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Terrell as he connects with a hook.
Terrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tragedy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tragedy misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy takes one on the button.
Terrell punishes Tragedy's body with a nice straight punch.
Tragedy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Terrell.
Terrell works Tragedy's body with a nice hook.
Terrell cracks Tragedy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trage Tragedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrell lands with a nice body punch.
Tragedy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terrell. Terrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Phillip Terrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terrell slips under a jab.
Tragedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terrell scores with a punch to the head.
Tragedy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terrell.

Terrell clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tragedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Tragedy.
Tragedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tragedy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tragedy throws a head punch that misses.
Tragedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrell controls his hands.
Terrell prevents a body shot from Tragedy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tragedy throws an elbow but misses.
Terrell is leaning against Tragedy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tragedy has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tragedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tragedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Terrell.
Tragedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terrell misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Terrell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Terrell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
During a confident post fight interview, Phillip Terrell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.