PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Pharaoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fresenius James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fresenius James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pharaoh
vs
James

176 cm
29
158 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

177 cm
29
165 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Pharaoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresenius James!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pharaoh throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Pharaoh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pharaoh with a poor takedown
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pharaoh throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James scores with a hook to the body. Pharaoh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for James.
James with a hook.
James cracks Pharaoh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pharaoh lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
James connects with a crisp jab.
Pharaoh misses with a head kick.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pharaoh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pharaoh shoots in but no luck this time.
Pharaoh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Pharaoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pharaoh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James swings for the body but Pharaoh moves out of range.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Pharaoh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
James tries to bench press Pharaoh off him but Pharaoh keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.

Pharaoh has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Pharaoh.
Pharaoh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Pharaoh clinches up against the cage.
James digs a right hand into Pharaoh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pharaoh's gas tank.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Pharaoh controls the action.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from James on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James tries to throw a body punch but Pharaoh avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Pharaoh controls his hands.

Pharaoh pulls guard successfully.

Pharaoh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pharaoh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pharaoh is breathing heavily.

Pharaoh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

James stands up and waves to Pharaoh to follow him.
Pharaoh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Pharaoh moves into the clinch.

Pharaoh manages to break the clinch.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pharaoh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James thuds his right hand into Pharaoh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Pharaoh is rocked!
Pharaoh looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Pharaoh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pharaoh misses with a two punch combination.
James keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

James drives through and clinches with Pharaoh against the cage.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James digs a right hand underneath Pharaoh's ribcage. Pharaoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pharaoh throws a head punch that misses.
Pharaoh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pharaoh blocks a body shot from James.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pharaoh's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James stalls.
James tries a body shot but Pharaoh blocks it.
A body shot lands from James.
James digs a right hand into Pharaoh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pharaoh's gas tank.
James misses with a body punch.
James tries a body shot but Pharaoh blocks it.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Pharaoh is looking to take this one to the mat.

Pharaoh manages to break the clinch.
James digs a good hook to Pharaoh's body.
James cracks Pharaoh with a good jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James thuds his right hand into Pharaoh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pharaoh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting James counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from James misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fresenius James 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.

James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pharaoh's elbow.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Pharaoh controls his hands.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James tries to throw a body punch but Pharaoh avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Pharaoh struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pharaoh backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short body shot lands from Pharaoh as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on James - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pharaoh is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
Pharaoh fails to pull guard.
Pharaoh blocks a body shot from James.
Pharaoh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Pharaoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pharaoh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pharaoh on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pharaoh.
Pharaoh walks into a stiff left hand from James.
Pharaoh tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Pharaoh is looking to clinch.
James slips a jab and a cross from Pharaoh.
Pharaoh tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting James counter with a right hand.
James defending well as Pharaoh loads up on a big left hand.
Pharaoh with a poor takedown
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pharaoh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.
Oh Pharaoh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pharaoh takes one to the chin there.
Fresenius James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pharaoh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pharaoh misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pharaoh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a big right hand! Oh Pharaoh is in trouble here! James follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fresenius James!