PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Coiote Magrin (ranked 2532 p4p, 319 weight class) and Phil Domphy (ranked 2075 p4p, 279 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Magrin
vs
Domphy

170 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Coiote Magrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Domphy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Domphy looking to score a takedown here. Magrin is defending well but Domphy drives through and ends up in Magrin's guard.
Domphy landing some decent shots from guard.

Domphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magrin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Domphy has managed to get both his arms back between Magrin's legs - danger averted.
Domphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Domphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Magrin has his foot on Domphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Domphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Domphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Magrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Magrin working for a triangle but Domphy defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Magrin looking for a guillotine here but Domphy defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Magrin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Domphy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Domphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Magrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magrin has momentary wrist control but Domphy slips an elbow through the middle.

Magrin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Domphy is aware though and is defending well.
Domphy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magrin has momentary wrist control but Domphy slips an elbow through the middle.

Magrin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magrin looking for a sweep. Not yet Magrin, not yet.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magrin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Magrin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Domphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Domphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Domphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Domphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Magrin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Domphy has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Domphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Domphy is keen to just control but Magrin is a slippery customer.
Magrin tries to roll over but Domphy keeps him under control.

Magrin actively working from the bottom here.

Magrin actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Domphy seems content to control.
Domphy wants to control but Magrin is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magrin is looking for a sweep. Domphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Domphy working over Magrin with some ground and pound. Magrin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magrin taking some punishment here, with Domphy in his half guard.
Domphy working Magrin over with strikes.
Magrin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Domphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Domphy's back!
Domphy tries to escape the position.
Domphy trying to control the action but Magrin just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Magrin is persistently looking for the submission but Domphy is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Domphy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Domphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Domphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Domphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domphy is thwarting Magrin's attempts to control the position.
Magrin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Domphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magrin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domphy distracts Magrin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Magrin has his feet on Domphy's thighs here. He's pushed Domphy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Domphy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Coiote Magrin!
Our winner, Coiote Magrin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.