PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amazing Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlie Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Game might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Spirit in the Sky. The crowd seem to be enjoying Phelps's choice of entrance music: Dixie. Carlie Phelps is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Game
vs
Phelps

165 cm
19
137 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
28
137 lbs
8 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Legal High's [CBK]
Legal High's [CBK]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amazing Game!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Carlie Phelps!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Game throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phelps on the side of the head.
Phelps pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Game throws a right and a left that both miss.
Game lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Phelps shoots in for a double leg but Game sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Game throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phelps.
Phelps walks into a left hand.
Phelps misses with a head kick.
Game moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps misses with a head kick.
Game keeps the fight on the outside.
Carlie Phelps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phelps tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Game manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phelps takes one to the side of the head.
Amazing Game is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Game.
Game connects with a nice looking jab.
Game moves out of range as Phelps strikes.
Phelps takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Game catches Phelps right on the button with a cross.
Phelps misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phelps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Game catches Phelps with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Game lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Phelps.
The crowd cheers as Game lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phelps doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phelps takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Game lands with a straight right. Phelps didn't see that one coming.
Game keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Game dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phelps throws a head kick that misses.
Game tries to bum rush Phelps with a series of wild strikes but Phelps uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Game scores with a one two! Phelps had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Phelps wants to clinch.
Phelps tries to clinch up.
Game displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phelps.
Phelps looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Game as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phelps.
Amazing Game has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlie Phelps.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Game, as that shot connected.
Phelps takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Game tests Phelps's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phelps misses with an attempted mid kick.
Game is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Game stuns Phelps with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phelps gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Game's corner calls for a 1-2. Game obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Game connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Game moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Game lands a two punch combo.

Game closes the distance and pushes Phelps back into the cage.
Phelps letting Game take a breather here.
Game seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

Game escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phelps.
Game connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amazing Game dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Phelps has taken the fight to the clinch.
Game lands with a right to the head.
Game stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Phelps jumps guard but Game stands there with Phelps around his waist. Phelps gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Game - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Amazing Game.
Phelps walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck for Phelps with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Phelps.
Phelps is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Game throws a series of strikes that have Phelps backpedaling.
Game scores with a nice strike.
Game moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phelps wants to clinch
and Game counters with a nice uppercut.
Game lands a jab.
Phelps doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Game counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amazing Game has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlie Phelps.
Nice body punch from Game.
Game lands a nice shot that snaps Phelps's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phelps tries for a takedown but Game circles away easily
enabling Game to counter with a crisp jab.
Game moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Game as he connects with a hook.
Phelps fails with the takedown
and Game counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Game lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phelps takes one to the chin there.
Game lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Game connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Game scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from Game.
Game with a hook.
Game fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phelps looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice combination there by Game.
Phelps walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phelps walks into a straight right hand from Game.
Game connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Game throws a right hand that Phelps ducks under and follows up with a left that Phelps also avoids with ease.
Phelps has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Game thuds his right hand into Phelps's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Game lands a jab.
Game lands a jab to the head.
Phelps's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Game connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phelps scrambles back to his feet.
Phelps closes the distance looking to clinch
and Game counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Game changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Game scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amazing Game dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Game lands a really nice looking cross but Phelps seems unphased.
Phelps gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Game to counter with a crisp jab.
Phelps shoots and misses
and Game counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Phelps misses.
Game listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Game lands a jab to the nose.
Game scores with a hook to the body. Phelps takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Game lands an overhand right.
Game throws a one two combo.
Game connects with a right hand. Phelps shakes it off.
Phelps takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps tries for a takedown but Game circles away easily
letting Game counter with a right hand.
Amazing Game has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlie Phelps.
Game lands a lovely overhand right.
Game connects with a jab.
Game scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Game lands a jab to Phelps's midsection.
Game lands a jab to the head.
Phelps shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Game counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Game connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Phelps takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Game takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phelps takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Game connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Game works over Phelps's head and body with a nice combination.
Phelps has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Game finds it's way round the side to connect with Phelps's head.

Game takes the fight into the clinch.
Phelps tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Game just stands there and leans against the cage.
Game will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phelps up against the cage.
Phelps fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phelps tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Game smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game cracks Phelps with an open hand slap.
Game lands a lovely overhand right.
Phelps misses with a takedown
and Game counters with a nice uppercut.
Phelps ducks right into an uppercut from Game.
Nice straight punches there by Game. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Game.
Phelps gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Game counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four 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.
Phelps moves forwards but Game connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Game lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Phelps backs up against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Game.
Game scores with a nice strike.
Game scores with a jab. Phelps acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Game. That snapped Phelps's head back.
Game scores with a punch to the head.
Game lands a jab to the nose.
Game scores with a jab.
Game throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amazing Game showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Game 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amazing Game!