PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Greek Phalanx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Neece (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Greek Phalanx
vs
Neece

186 cm
25
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Greek Phalanx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Neece!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neece takes one to the side of the head.
Phalanx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phalanx scores with the left hand. Neece knows he should have avoided that one.
Neece has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neece there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phalanx throws a shot to the body.
Phalanx getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phalanx could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Neece lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phalanx circles away quickly and effectively.

Phalanx clinches up against the cage.

Neece breaks from the clinch.
Phalanx jabs Neece to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Neece takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Phalanx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phalanx lands with a cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Neece or perhaps it was just good defense by Phalanx, which made it look bad.
Neece shoots in looking for a takedown. Phalanx tries to sprawl out of it but Neece keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phalanx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Greek Phalanx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Neece.
Phalanx digs a good body shot into Neece's ribs.
Neece shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Neece takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neece tries to clinch
and Phalanx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Don Neece seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Phalanx.
Phalanx scores with a jab to the head.
Phalanx tests Neece's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neece fails with the takedown
and Phalanx counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neece looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phalanx fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Neece takes the fight into the clinch.
Phalanx working hard to break the clinch.
Phalanx is trying to break the clinch but Neece has him pressed against the cage.
Phalanx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Neece goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phalanx cracks Neece with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phalanx is trying to push Neece away but Neece has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phalanx tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neece's elbow.
Phalanx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phalanx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phalanx tries to circle away but Neece has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Phalanx.
Phalanx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phalanx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Phalanx manages to break the clinch.
Neece falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phalanx counters with a stiff right hand.

Phalanx clinches.
Phalanx wants to break free but Neece has control.
Phalanx working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phalanx has had enough of the clinch but Neece keeps him there for the moment.
Phalanx can't break the clinch.
Phalanx tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phalanx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phalanx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neece has him pressed against the cage.
Phalanx dodges an elbow strike from Neece.
Phalanx working hard to break the clinch.
Phalanx blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Neece pulls guard successfully.
Phalanx has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Phalanx throws a strike but Neece rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Neece prevents Phalanx from getting back to his feet.
Neece looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Phalanx is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neece is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Greek Phalanx dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Phalanx lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phalanx scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Phalanx just misses with a punch to the body.

Phalanx gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Neece has Phalanx pressed against the cage, preventing Phalanx from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phalanx working hard to break the clinch.
Neece tries to work over Phalanx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phalanx blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neece stalling in the clinch but Phalanx improves position.
Neece prevents Phalanx from breaking the clinch.
Phalanx wants to break free but Neece has control.
Phalanx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phalanx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phalanx tries to break the clinch but Neece is controlling the position.
Phalanx prevents a takedown attempt there.
Phalanx wants to get back to striking at distance but Neece won't allow it.
Phalanx has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phalanx scores with a hook to the body.

Phalanx breaks the clinch.
The Greek Phalanx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phalanx.
Neece has his takedown stuffed
and Phalanx counters with a stiff right hand.
The Greek Phalanx is winning the standup battle so far.
Neece is breathing heavily.
Phalanx digs a good hook to Neece's body.
Phalanx connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neece misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Greek Phalanx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Neece.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neece tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phalanx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neece somewhat.
Phalanx moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neece with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phalanx counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phalanx scores with a punch to the head.
Neece with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Phalanx to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neece takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Phalanx gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phalanx is trying to force a seperation but Neece has the dominant position.
Phalanx is looking to break free of the clinch but Neece has double underhooks.
Phalanx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Neece's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Phalanx breaks the clinch.
Neece with a lazy takedown attempt

and Phalanx counters by clinching up.
Phalanx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phalanx lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phalanx cracks Neece with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Phalanx.
Neece has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phalanx is trying to force a seperation but Neece has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Phalanx.
Neece has Phalanx pressed against the cage, preventing Phalanx from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phalanx wants to get back to striking at distance but Neece won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Phalanx.
Phalanx is trying to break free.
Neece is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phalanx pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Phalanx is trying to break the clinch but Neece is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Phalanx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phalanx can't break the clinch.
Phalanx keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Neece's efforts to push away.
Phalanx tries to break the clinch but Neece is controlling the position.
The Greek Phalanx has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phalanx lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neece.
Phalanx lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neece.
Phalanx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neece has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phalanx can't break the clinch.
Neece drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phalanx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neece has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Greek Phalanx dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Phalanx throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neece stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Neece tries to move into range but Phalanx moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Neece shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Phalanx moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Phalanx.
Neece drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phalanx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neece can do to turn this around?
Phalanx lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Phalanx.
Phalanx has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phalanx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Neece takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phalanx tries to circle away but Neece has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phalanx.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neece blocks a body shot from Phalanx.
Phalanx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neece has him pressed against the cage.
Phalanx lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phalanx wants to break free but Neece has control.
Phalanx tries to circle away but Neece has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Phalanx.
Phalanx is working Neece over against the cage.

Neece escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Greek Phalanx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neece gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phalanx.
Phalanx throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phalanx lands with a hook. Neece tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch lands to the side of Neece 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Phalanx clinches with his opponent.
Phalanx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neece is trying to pull guard but Phalanx has him pressed against the cage.
The Greek Phalanx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Neece.
Phalanx is leaning against Neece and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phalanx tries to break the clinch but Neece is controlling the position.
Phalanx wants to get back to striking at distance but Neece won't allow it.
Phalanx lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phalanx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phalanx lands a body shot.
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!
Phalanx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phalanx tries to break free but Neece pushes him back against the cage.
Phalanx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Neece keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phalanx's efforts to push away.
Phalanx scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Neece prevents Phalanx from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phalanx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phalanx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phalanx lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neece or not.
Phalanx tries to break free but Neece pushes him back against the cage.

Phalanx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phalanx scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Neece rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phalanx moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phalanx lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Neece backs up against the cage.
Phalanx throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phalanx lands a nice hook to Neece's body. Neece takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Phalanx.
Phalanx scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phalanx listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Phalanx fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neece, pushing him back against the cage.
Neece tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phalanx's elbow.
Phalanx digs a right hand into Neece's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neece's gas tank.
Phalanx stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phalanx has had enough of the clinch but Neece keeps him there for the moment.
Phalanx lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phalanx can't find room to land a body shot as Neece controls the action.
Phalanx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neece keeps control of Phalanx as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phalanx working hard to break the clinch.
Phalanx working hard to break the clinch.
Don Neece has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Greek Phalanx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phalanx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Greek Phalanx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phalanx, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Greek Phalanx!
The defeated Don Neece had this to say: 'Dammit'.