PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dubonet
vs
Phillips

185 cm
41
150 lbs
31 - 26 - 2

180 cm
37
156 lbs
31 - 21 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francois Dubonet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips takes a swing at Dubonet's ribcage but misses.
Phillips connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dubonet's hands.
Dubonet seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dubonet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phillips throws out the jab.
Dubonet slips a jab from Phillips.
Phillips avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet tries to land a front kick but Phillips steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dubonet throws a looping overhand right but Phillips ducks down to avoid it.
Phillips just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips connects with an inside leg kick.
Phillips bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dubonet's head backwards.
Dubonet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Phillips there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Phillips. Those never looked like landing.
Dubonet lands a head kick. Phillips smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dubonet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dubonet misses with a wild body shot.
Dubonet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phillips's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Phillips misses its intended target.
Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Dubonet avoids them all with ease.
Dubonet throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips stuns Dubonet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dubonet - that will leave a mark!
Phillips comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phillips is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Phillips shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dubonet is trying to defend but Phillips finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Phillips is looking for a kimura here.
Phillips looks to land a strike but Dubonet avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips controlling from the top position.

Phillips gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dubonet.
A jab from Phillips finds it's way through Dubonet's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dubonet.
Phillips scores with a punch to the head.
Phillips moves out of range of the leg kick from Dubonet.
Dubonet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phillips lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Dubonet. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Dubonet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phillips lands a lovely overhand right.
Dubonet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice jab there from Phillips.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Phillips.
Jab from Phillips.
Dubonet throws a low kick but Phillips avoids it.
Dubonet misses with a body kick.
Phillips throws a hook but Dubonet avoids it easily.
Dubonet lands a jab to Phillips's midsection.
Phillips is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dubonet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dubonet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dubonet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phillips circles away quickly and effectively.
Dubonet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phillips throws a jab when Dubonet was well out of range.
Phillips steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dubonet. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubonet throws out a leg kick but Phillips moves out of range and Dubonet only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dubonet ducks under a wild hook from Phillips.
Phillips misses the shot to the body.
Phillips moves out of range as Dubonet throws a body kick.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips misses with a few strikes there.
Phillips scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dubonet doesn't seem bothered though.
Phillips connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phillips misses with a hook.
Phillips swings for the body but Dubonet moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dubonet.
Dubonet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phillips.
Phillips checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Phillips.
Phillips moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Phillips catches Dubonet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phillips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dubonet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phillips somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Phillips dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Phillips misses with a low kick as Dubonet jumps back.
Dubonet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dubonet staying out of range there.
Phillips takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dubonet throws a body punch but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phillips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dubonet.
Phillips throws a hook but Dubonet avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
Phillips misses with a looping left.
Phillips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Dubonet.
Phillips lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dubonet misses with a looping left.
Francois Dubonet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dubonet scores with a head kick. Phillips tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dubonet misses with a low kick as Phillips jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dubonet, right into the meat.
Dubonet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phillips scores with a one two! Dubonet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dubonet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phillips. Phillips obviously looking to wear him down.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dubonet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Phillips misses with an uppercut. Dubonet saw that one coming.
Phillips throws a hook but Dubonet avoids it easily.
Phillips lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phillips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dubonet.
Dubonet slips under a jab from Phillips.
Phillips tries to bum rush Dubonet with a series of wild strikes but Dubonet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phillips's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dubonet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phillips.
A good leg kick by Dubonet.
Phillips missing with a left hand there. Dubonet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Phillips.
Phillips falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dubonet counters with a three punch combo that has Phillips backing up. Phillips nods at Dubonet to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubonet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips goes for a double leg but Dubonet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dubonet continues to drive forward.
Dubonet misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubonet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phillips fails to pull guard.
Phillips tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dubonet smiles and moves away.
Francois Dubonet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Phillips.
Dubonet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phillips throws out the jab.
Dubonet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dubonet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dubonet feints and then cracks Phillips's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phillips down.
Phillips takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Phillips eats them both and turns towards Dubonet to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Ian Phillips has been cut.
Francois Dubonet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Dubonet.

Phillips is rocked!
Phillips gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Phillips tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Dubonet is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Phillips buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Phillips!! Phillips is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Dubonet throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francois Dubonet!
Francois Dubonet managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$), into his post fight interview.