PBP Commentary

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

MacArthur
vs
Phazer

183 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazer Phazer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phazer.
Phazer looks for a takedown but MacArthur sprawls well.
Lazer Phazer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phazer throws a head kick that misses.
Phazer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phazer misses with a double jab.
Phazer tries a head kick but it misses.
MacArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur ducks under a wild hook from Phazer.
MacArthur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phazer shoots in for a double leg but MacArthur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phazer closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacArthur circles away.
Douglas MacArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazer Phazer.

MacArthur closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacArthur lands in his opponent's guard.
MacArthur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur passes Phazer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phazer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Phazer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacArthur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacArthur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phazer looks gassed!
Phazer wants to sweep but no luck.
MacArthur stands and throws Phazer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
MacArthur is looking to take a break and control but Phazer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

MacArthur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phazer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur working away.

MacArthur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phazer, who protects the arm well.

MacArthur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phazer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phazer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacArthur.

MacArthur working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacArthur is chipping away with strikes.
Phazer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Phazer postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for MacArthur to stand up.
MacArthur fails with the takedown

and Phazer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacArthur.
Phazer wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving.

MacArthur looking for a guillotine here but Phazer defends easily.

Phazer stands up from MacArthur's guard - Phazer perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phazer fails with the takedown

and MacArthur counters with a shoot takedown. Phazer fights it but they end up in guard.
Phazer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

MacArthur thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Phazer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
MacArthur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phazer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacArthur has his takedown stuffed

and Phazer counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Phazer throws a strike aimed at the side of MacArthur's head but MacArthur avoids it well.
MacArthur is looking for a sweep.
MacArthur on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacArthur tries to get out of the position.
MacArthur manages to work his way to half guard, despite Phazer's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Phazer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phazer slows the pace down in half guard.
Phazer is nestled in close to MacArthur, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
MacArthur wants to improve his position but Phazer is controlling well.

MacArthur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacArthur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacArthur is in trouble now - Phazer has advanced to mount!
MacArthur is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacArthur takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

MacArthur defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phazer.
Phazer landing strikes from the mount and MacArthur is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phazer is landing with some decent strikes but MacArthur is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
MacArthur wants to hold on but Phazer pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Phazer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
MacArthur is looking to improve his position but Phazer isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazer Phazer dominated that round.
That's time! MacArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

MacArthur tries to clinch up.
Phazer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacArthur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phazer as he jumps to the side.
Phazer with a poor takedown

and MacArthur counters with a nice double leg into guard.
MacArthur passes Phazer's left leg - he's now in half guard.

MacArthur seems to be looking for submissions.
MacArthur tries to pass to full mount but Phazer defends it.
Phazer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Phazer tries to roll over but MacArthur keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

MacArthur is looking for a kimura here.
Phazer works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phazer is keeping the position for now.
MacArthur slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Phazer tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

MacArthur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phazer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

MacArthur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phazer, who protects the arm well.
Phazer is trying to improve his position.
Phazer can't do much from the bottom here.
MacArthur tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

MacArthur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phazer, who protects the arm well.

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.
Phazer regains half guard.
Lazer Phazer has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacArthur works his foot free and advances to mount.
BOOM! MacArthur connects with a massive shot to the dome!

MacArthur with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Phazer is trying to escape the mount.

MacArthur working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
MacArthur takes Phazer's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Phazer breaks MacArthur's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Phazer gets to his feet. MacArthur looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Phazer throws a lazy head kick

and MacArthur counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phazer tries to score a body lock takedown but MacArthur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacArthur fails to pull guard.
Phazer is working for takedown but MacArthur is calmly controlling the position for now.
Douglas MacArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazer Phazer.

Phazer pulls guard effortlessly.

Phazer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Phazer can't keep his opponent in guard - MacArthur advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Phazer tries to roll over but MacArthur keeps him under control.

MacArthur is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Phazer has managed to free his arm - good work.

MacArthur is looking for a kimura but Phazer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacArthur to get the leverage.

MacArthur is looking for a kimura here.

Phazer looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacArthur is working for a submission of some sort.
Phazer gets back to full guard.
Phazer looking for a sweep. Not yet Phazer, not yet.
MacArthur tries to free his leg and advance position but Phazer is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Phazer holds on and takes a little breather.

Phazer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacArthur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phazer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Phazer pushes MacArthur off and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from MacArthur. No joy for Phazer on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas MacArthur dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Phazer shoots in for a takedown but MacArthur shows good takedown defense.
Phazer misses with a takedown attempt

and MacArthur counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by MacArthur.
MacArthur passes Phazer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Phazer lands a couple of sideways elbows.

MacArthur is working for a submission of some sort.
Phazer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacArthur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacArthur's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Phazer.

MacArthur is rocked!
MacArthur is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Phazer throwing damaging strikes from the back! MacArthur could be in trouble here!
Oh MacArthur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
MacArthur is covering up but some of the strikes from Phazer are getting through and doing damage.
Phazer lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Phazer looking for the RNC.
Phazer lands a shot to the head.
Phazer has MacArthur flattened out and is raining down punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Phazer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Phazer gets his hands free as MacArthur looks to control.
Phazer throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting MacArthur!
Phazer landing with strikes.
Phazer is looking to control MacArthur but MacArthur is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Phazer is persistently looking for the submission but MacArthur is defending it well.
MacArthur can't escape the position.
MacArthur manages to reverse the position and now he's in Phazer's guard. Nice work there by MacArthur.

Phazer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Phazer is trying to keep MacArthur in close.
MacArthur seems to have got his legs back now.

MacArthur has gone for a leg lock! Phazer slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacArthur's guard.
Phazer trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacArthur lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Phazer!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MacArthur is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Phazer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

MacArthur has hold of Phazer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Phazer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

MacArthur is working for a guillotine from mount but Phazer frees his head quite easily.
Phazer is working to get back to half guard.

MacArthur with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
MacArthur lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur takes Phazer's back.

MacArthur looking for the choke from the back.

Phazer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

MacArthur is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Phazer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is not going to allow Phazer to sit and survive in this position.

MacArthur is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Phazer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Phazer showing good submission defense here.
Phazer wants to control his opponent's hands but MacArthur gets his hands free.

MacArthur is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

MacArthur is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Phazer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

MacArthur is cranking Phazer's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Phazer! He's tightened the choke and Phazer is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Douglas MacArthur!