PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shang Tsung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsung kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tiefutu - Tiefutu. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Tsung
vs
Phillips

180 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shang Tsung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phillips.
Phillips keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsung stuffs the takedown.
Tsung is looking to clinch.
Tsung swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tsung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shang Tsung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Phillips.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Tsung avoids nicely.
Tsung doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.

Tsung has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tsung unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsung.
Phillips tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsung smiles and moves away.

Tsung tries to keep at a distance but Phillips has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tsung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phillips is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tsung pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tsung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung looking to stall.

Phillips jumps guard and drags Tsung to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phillips trying to control the position.
Phillips might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tsung kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Phillips trying to strike off his back.
Phillips trying to control the position.
Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tsung is looking to stand up but Phillips won't let him.
Phillips working a defensive guard here.

Phillips working for a triangle but Tsung defends it easily.

Tsung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Phillips is looking for a triangle but Tsung pushes his legs off easily.

Phillips looking for a guillotine here but Tsung defends easily.

Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Phillips looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsung stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.
Tsung wants to stand but Phillips is controlling his posture from full guard.

Phillips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Phillips pushes a forearm under Tsung's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tsung is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Phillips!