PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thu Pham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thu Pham will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mooseheads
vs
Pham

150 cm
21
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

166 cm
21
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Mooseheads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thu Pham!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mooseheads doesn't seem bothered though.
Pham lands with an overhand left.
Pham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mooseheads shoots in but Pham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mooseheads walks into a straight right hand from Pham.
Pham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pham.
Mooseheads walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Pham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mooseheads did well to prevent Pham getting side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Mooseheads looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pham in particular looking to stall.

Mooseheads looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pham is looking to take a break and control but Mooseheads is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mooseheads looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mooseheads looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mooseheads is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pham pulls his head out easily.
Pham is thwarting Mooseheads's attempts to control the position.

Mooseheads looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pham is working for a kimura but Mooseheads is defending it quite comfortably.
Pham wants to control but Mooseheads is keeping him busy.

Pham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads wants to get back to full guard.

Mooseheads looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pham prevents Mooseheads from improving his position.
Pham performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pham wants to take a breather but Mooseheads is having none of it.

Mooseheads is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pham pulls his head out easily.
Pham wants to take a breather but Mooseheads is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Thu Pham hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mooseheads. Mooseheads circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mooseheads gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pham slaps away a takedown attempt from Mooseheads, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mooseheads fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Mooseheads. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mooseheads fails with a takedown attempt.
Mooseheads uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pham.
Mooseheads slaps away a takedown attempt from Pham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pham scores with a hook to the body. Mooseheads takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Mooseheads looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mooseheads stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pham swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pham looking to control.
Mooseheads slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mooseheads is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pham sees it coming and defends easily.

Mooseheads is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mooseheads.
Mooseheads knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pham on the ground.
Pham works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mooseheads wants to control from the top but Pham keeps moving.

Mooseheads thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thu Pham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mooseheads's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mooseheads doesn't seem bothered though.
Pham scores with a nice right hand.
Pham looks to throw the jab but Mooseheads is out of range.
Mooseheads waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pham.
Mooseheads moves out of range as Pham strikes.
Mooseheads fails with a takedown attempt.
Pham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pham lands a lovely overhand right.
Pham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pham shoots in and drives through. Mooseheads sprawls well.
Pham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mooseheads ducks under a wild hook from Pham.
Mooseheads tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pham swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Pham.
Pham slaps away a takedown attempt from Mooseheads, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Mooseheads. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mooseheads sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Mooseheads shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pham keeping full guard, as Mooseheads tries to pass.

Mooseheads drops back looking for a leg! Pham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pham manages to kick Mooseheads off! Mooseheads jumps back into Pham's guard.
Pham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mooseheads might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pham keeping moving, preventing Mooseheads from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mooseheads gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mooseheads has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mooseheads defends well.

Pham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mooseheads can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pham is breathing heavily.
Pham keeping moving, preventing Mooseheads from controlling successfully.

Mooseheads drops back looking for a leg! Pham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pham manages to kick Mooseheads off! Mooseheads jumps back into Pham's guard.

Mooseheads is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mooseheads drops back looking for a leg! Pham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pham manages to kick Mooseheads off! Mooseheads jumps back into Pham's guard.
Mooseheads trying to control the position from guard on top but Pham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pham is looking for a triangle but Mooseheads pushes his legs off easily.
Mooseheads wants to control from the top but Pham keeps moving.
Mooseheads pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pham is keeping the position for now.

Pham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mooseheads doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mooseheads manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pham keeping moving, preventing Mooseheads from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Pham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mooseheads can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mooseheads wants to control from the top but Pham keeps moving.

Mooseheads drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mooseheads jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pham is trying to keep Mooseheads in close.

Pham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pham working for a triangle but Mooseheads defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thu Pham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pham throws out a loose jab but Mooseheads uses good head movement to avoid it.

Pham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mooseheads on his heels. He'll look to pass Mooseheads's guard now, I'm sure.

Mooseheads looking for a guillotine here but Pham defends easily.

Mooseheads escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mooseheads keeping moving, preventing Pham from controlling successfully.
Mooseheads not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Mooseheads has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pham controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pham preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Thu Pham was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice takedown defense from Mooseheads. No joy for Pham on that attempt.
Pham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mooseheads as he jumps to the side.
Mooseheads ducks under a wild hook from Pham.
Mooseheads misses with a looping right.
Pham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mac Mooseheads has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thu Pham.
Mooseheads stuffs the takedown attempt from Pham. Pham gets slowly back to his feet.
Pham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mooseheads avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thu Pham seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Mooseheads shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pham's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mooseheads tries to free his leg and advance position but Pham is retaining full guard.

Mooseheads is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Pham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pham keeping moving, preventing Mooseheads from controlling successfully.

Mooseheads drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mooseheads jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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!

Mooseheads drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mooseheads jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Pham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mooseheads drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mooseheads jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mooseheads passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

Mooseheads is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pham trying to control from the bottom.

Mooseheads is trying to work for a kimura but Pham is defending well.
Mooseheads tries to pass to full mount but Pham defends it.

Mooseheads is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pham sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pham is trying to stand.
Pham is looking to improve his position.

Mooseheads is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Mooseheads wants to work for an arm triangle but Pham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mac Mooseheads overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mooseheads is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pham still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pham has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pham trying to control the action but Mooseheads is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mooseheads tries to bench press Pham off him but Pham keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mac Mooseheads.
I think Pham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Mac Mooseheads!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Thu Pham!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Thu Pham!

Thu Pham wins by split decision!