PBP Commentary

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

Clayborne
vs
Pramuk

189 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Clayborne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pramuk ducks under a wild hook from Clayborne.
Clayborne fails to land with a series of punches.
Clayborne throws a body punch but Pramuk moves out of range.
Clayborne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Clayborne tries to keep at a distance but Pramuk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clayborne holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pramuk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clayborne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clayborne wants to break free but Pramuk has control.
Clayborne scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Pramuk manages to break the clinch.
Clayborne misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pramuk avoids the body shot from Clayborne.
Pramuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Pramuk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clayborne but Clayborne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clayborne stuffs the takedown.
Pramuk shoots in but Clayborne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phil Clayborne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Pramuk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pramuk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clayborne throws a push kick but Pramuk slaps the foot to one side.
Clayborne tries to clinch but Pramuk is having none of it.
Pramuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clayborne.
Good shot there by Clayborne.
Phil Clayborne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clayborne misses with a low kick.
Clayborne tries to clinch but Pramuk moves out of range.
Clayborne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pramuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pramuk looks gassed!
Clayborne throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Pramuk tumbling to the canvas!

Pramuk is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clayborne postures up and lands a big shot to Pramuk's brow.
Pramuk is still in real trouble! Can Clayborne finish him?
Pramuk being controlled here, momentarily.
Pramuk seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayborne looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayborne controlling from the top position.

Pramuk has an active guard here but Clayborne has managed to pass into half guard.
Clayborne controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Clayborne stands up and beckons Pramuk to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Clayborne 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.

Clayborne drops Pramuk with a right and a left! Clayborne comes rushing in but Pramuk regains his composure and manages to keep Clayborne in guard.
Pramuk being controlled here, momentarily.
Clayborne postures up.
Clayborne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pramuk wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pramuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clayborne controls the pace.
Pramuk working a defensive guard but Clayborne passes into half guard.
Clayborne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Clayborne decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Phil Clayborne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clayborne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pramuk circles away quickly and effectively.
Clayborne looks to clinch

and Pramuk counters by clinching up.
Clayborne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pramuk tries to pull guard but Clayborne won't allow it.
Clayborne tries to break the clinch but Pramuk is controlling the position.

Clayborne breaks the clinch.

Clayborne closes the distance and clinches.
Clayborne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pramuk.
Pramuk is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayborne scores with a shoulder strike.
Clayborne can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clayborne as Pramuk tries to tie him up.
Clayborne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pramuk tries to break the clinch but Clayborne is controlling the position.
Clayborne wants to break the clinch but can't.

Clayborne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Clayborne closes the distance and pushes Pramuk back into the cage.
Pramuk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clayborne is keeping busy.
Clayborne is trying to break free.
Clayborne is trying to break free.
Clayborne can't break the clinch.
Pramuk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Clayborne missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clayborne is trying to break the clinch but Pramuk has him pressed against the cage.
Clayborne is trying to break the clinch but Pramuk has him pressed against the cage.
Clayborne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pramuk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phil Clayborne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Pramuk.
Clayborne has had enough of the clinch but Pramuk keeps him there for the moment.
Pramuk keeps control of Clayborne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clayborne is looking to break free of the clinch but Pramuk has double underhooks.
Clayborne wants to get back to striking at distance but Pramuk won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Clayborne.
Pramuk jumps guard but Clayborne stands there with Pramuk around his waist. Pramuk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clayborne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pramuk backwards.
Pramuk looking to slow down the pace here.

Clayborne breaks the clinch.
Pramuk moves out of range of the body kick.
Pramuk blocks a head kick by Clayborne.
Clayborne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Clayborne dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Clayborne throws a sloppy head kick

and Pramuk counters by clinching up.
Clayborne lands with a left to the head.
Clayborne wants to get back to striking at distance but Pramuk won't allow it.
Clayborne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pramuk has him pressed against the cage.
Clayborne wants to get back to striking at distance but Pramuk won't allow it.
Clayborne wants to break free but Pramuk has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Pramuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clayborne misses with an uppercut. Pramuk saw that one coming.
Pramuk staying out of range there.
Pramuk avoids the head kick by Clayborne.
Clayborne thows a leg kick but Pramuk checks it
and Pramuk counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Pramuk.

Pramuk gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Pramuk tries for a kimura but Clayborne is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayborne is trying to control Pramuk's posture but Pramuk avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pramuk trying to control the position but Clayborne is working away.

That's two 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.
Clayborne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pramuk off and has taken his back!
Clayborne biding his time, looking for the opening.
Clayborne has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayborne scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Pramuk is looking for a way out.
I would not like to be Pramuk right now.
Tony Pramuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pramuk wants to control his opponent's hands but Clayborne gets his hands free.
Pramuk tries to roll but Clayborne sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clayborne controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Pramuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clayborne 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Phil Clayborne!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Phil Clayborne!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Phil Clayborne!

Phil Clayborne wins by unanimous decision!