Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phillips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Anstey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips slips a straight right by Anstey.
Anstey jabs Phillips to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Phillips has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Anstey. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Nice cross by Anstey.#T1#
Anstey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Anstey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anstey on the side of the head.
Anstey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Phillips finds it's target.#T2#
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Anstey counters with a crisp one two that drops Phillips! Anstey thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Phillips to his feet! Phillips is in big trouble!#ROC2#Phillips is rocked!
Anstey throws an overhand right that has Phillips reeling! Anstey follows up with more punches and Phillips is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 15 : Moxley vs Romero
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from Cartwright finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phillips swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Phillips lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cartwright doesn't seem phased though.
Cartwright with a nice cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cartwright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cartwright thuds a left hand into Phillips's body.#CL#
Cartwright clinches up with Phillips and pushes him back against the cage.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cartwright to keep the fight standing.
Cartwright is struggling to control the position.
Cartwright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Phillips has clasped his hands together around Cartwright's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips has control of an arm but Cartwright manages to advance to Phillips's back!#T1#
Phillips is trying to break free.
Phillips is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cartwright working for a choke but Phillips is defending well.
Cartwright controlling well, preventing Phillips from escaping the position.
Cartwright doesn't have the hooks in and Phillips manages to turn into his guard.
Cartwright has his hands on Phillips's head, controlling the position.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Phillips trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom. #T2#
Phillips showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Phillips wants to stand but Cartwright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cartwright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cartwright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Phillips advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Phillips wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cartwright, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Phillips is trying to move to mount but Cartwright reverses beautifully and ends up in Phillips's guard. #T4#
Cartwright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Phillips had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartwright defends it easily.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cartwright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bum Phillips's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright lands a slapping body shot.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Cartwright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Cartwright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phillips.
Cartwright takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Cam Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phillips counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Phillips.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cam Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cartwright as he jumps to the side.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Phillips avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cartwright lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cartwright.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands with a good body shot.
Cartwright stuffs the takedown.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD#
Cartwright steps into range and cracks Phillips with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Phillips flops backwards and Cartwright dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Phillips is rocked!#SUB2#
Phillips is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phillips is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Bum Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phillips is breathing heavily.#T2#
Cartwright controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phillips seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Phillips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright pushes down on Phillips's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartwright is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Phillips is defending the position.
Phillips has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cartwright stalling.
Phillips is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cartwright is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cartwright swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Phillips to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bum Phillips's cut.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phillips! But no joy.
Cartwright stuns Phillips with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cartwright stalks Phillips and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Phillips's face. Phillips staggers backwards, shaken.
Cartwright lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Phillips shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cartwright defends it nicely.
Cartwright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Phillips looking to score a takedown here. Cartwright is defending well but Phillips drives through and ends up in Cartwright's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Phillips controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Cartwright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright has his hands on Phillips's head, controlling the position.
Cartwright looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Phillips puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Phillips wants to advance to full mount but Cartwright doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cartwright is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Phillips rolls with it to try and escape but Cartwright cranks on the arm and Phillips is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cam Cartwright!
Cam Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 4 : Dickinson vs Phillips
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Dickinson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phillips. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phillips tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dickinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Sean Dickinson has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dickinson.
Dickinson scores with a head kick. Phillips tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Phillips has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickinson lands a nice hook to Phillips's body. Phillips takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Phillips gets a takedown into half guard.
Dickinson looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Phillips passes to side control.
Dickinson is not content to let Phillips control the position.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep.
Dickinson is working hard here to advance position.
Phillips wants to control but Dickinson is keeping him busy.
Dickinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phillips on the ground.
Dickinson tries to bench press Phillips off him but Phillips keeps the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dickinson prevents Phillips from moving into mount.
Dickinson is trying to control Phillips's posture but Phillips avoids it.
Dickinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phillips trying to control the action but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dickinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Phillips remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dickinson wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickinson keeps working. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dickinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Phillips tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Phillips has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Phillips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Phillips is trying to get an arm triangle but Dickinson is defending well.
Dickinson tries to control but Phillips manages to take his back.
Dickinson tries to break free. #SUB2#
Phillips is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dickinson is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Phillips is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dickinson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Phillips working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bum Phillips will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R2#
Phillips catches Dickinson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dickinson digs a good hook to Phillips's body.
Dickinson connects with a leg kick.
Dickinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phillips.
Dickinson pushes Phillips away with a front kick.#TD2#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Phillips was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Dickinson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickinson moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Dickinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Dickinson circles away easily
and Dickinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dickinson throws a head kick that Phillips semi-blocks.
Sean Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Dickinson gets caught napping as Phillips dives in and scores a takedown. Dickinson manages to retain guard.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving. #T2#
Phillips pushes down on Dickinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dickinson is trying to stand.
Dickinson wants to improve his position but Phillips is controlling well.
Phillips is trying to control the action in half guard but Dickinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bum Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phillips is pressing down on Dickinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dickinson is holding on for now.
Dickinson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Dickinson is trying is best to control the position here.
Dickinson is looking to get back to is feet but Phillips passes into side control.
Phillips wants to control but Dickinson is keeping him busy. #ES#
Dickinson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sean Dickinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickinson scores with a jab to the body.
Dickinson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phillips's head.
Dickinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phillips swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phillips throws an off balance right hand
and Dickinson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickinson. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson lands a head kick. Phillips smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Phillips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dickinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phillips somewhat.
Sean Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dickinson is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Dickinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Dickinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sean Dickinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dickinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Dickinson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Dickinson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Phillips takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dickinson connects with a high kick.
Dickinson throws a head kick that misses
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sean Dickinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dickinson scores with a kick to the body.
Dickinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dickinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Dickinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phillips goes for a double leg but Dickinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dickinson continues to drive forward.#T1#
Dickinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Dickinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Phillips looks to move away, Dickinson throws a big counter combo but Phillips just gets out of the way.
Dickinson lands with a nice body punch.
Dickinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phillips.
Sean Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
Phillips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dickinson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Dickinson.#T2#
Dickinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phillips has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phillips takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dickinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Phillips avoids the head kick by Dickinson.
Dickinson stuns Phillips with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dickinson lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson digs a good hook to Phillips's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dickinson.
A head kick misses from Dickinson.
Phillips takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3##TD2#
Phillips closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dickinson prevents Phillips from improving position.
Dickinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickinson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Phillips moves into full mount!
Dickinson has given up his back. Will we see Phillips going for some submissions?
Dickinson tries to roll but Phillips sticks to his back. #T4##SUB2#
Dickinson is trying to defend against the choke here but Phillips has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Phillips Tightens the hold and Dickinson taps out furiously! Phillips displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bum Phillips!
Bum Phillips thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld 43
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Kovacs throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Kovacs scores with a jab. Phillips acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Phillips has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kovacs throws a hook but Phillips blocks it.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Kovacs moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
Kovacs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phillips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovacs avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovacs! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Kovacs sprawls well.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Phillips shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kovacs's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kovacs wants to sweep here but Phillips controlling him for the moment.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kovacs is keeping the position for now.
Kovacs is trying to keep Phillips in close.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovacs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phillips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Phillips wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving.
Kovacs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovacs is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kovacs trying to control the position.
Kovacs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt - Kovacs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Kovacs shows good takedown defense.
Kovacs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phillips with a body shot.#T3##TD#
Phillips scores with a takedown into Kovacs's guard.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovacs is retaining full guard.
Kovacs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Kovacs is pulling down on Phillips's head to control his posture. #T4#
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovacs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovacs is trying to control the position but Phillips postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kovacs dips to his left and cracks Phillips with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
Phillips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Phillips up against the cage.
Kovacs tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Phillips has his takedown stuffed
and Kovacs counters with a nice uppercut.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Kovacs sprawls well.#TD2#
Kovacs gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Kovacs decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Phillips throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Kovacs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Come on Kovacs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A body shot lands from Kovacs.
Kovacs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC#
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Kovacs sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kovacs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kovacs showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kovacs pulls his head out easily.
Kovacs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kovacs tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips working to try and regain half guard.
Phillips is working hard here to advance position.
Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Kovacs's attempts to control the action.
Phillips is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T3#
Phillips is looking to improve his position but Kovacs isn't that keen on the idea.
Kovacs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Phillips sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Phillips tries to roll over but Kovacs keeps him under control.
Phillips blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kovacs.
Phillips is trying to stand back up but Kovacs is controlling him
Kovacs wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kovacs pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Phillips manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kovacs wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kovacs avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Phillips has his foot on Kovacs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kovacs works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt
and Kovacs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovacs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Phillips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Phillips misses the target.
Phillips misses with a hook. Kovacs ducked under it nicely.
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Kovacs, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Kovacs against the cage but Kovacs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs darts in trying to clinch
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Kovacs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs thuds his right hand into Phillips's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Kovacs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range. #T2#
Phillips dives in and grabs Kovacs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kovacs pushes down on Phillips's head and hops out.
Kovacs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovacs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Kovacs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Kovacs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kovacs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phillips counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kovacs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Phillips is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kovacs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Phillips wants to take the fight to the mat but Kovacs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Kovacs is trying to trip Phillips. He has hold of a leg but Phillips is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kovacs persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kovacs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kovacs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kovacs wants to get up but he can't break Phillips's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Phillips avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kovacs defends well.#SUB#
Phillips working for a triangle but Kovacs defends it easily.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet. #T4#
Kovacs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kovacs wants to get up but he can't break Phillips's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Phillips throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kovacs uses it to pass to side control.
Kovacs controls the position from side control.
Bum Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andor Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kovacs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andor Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovacs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Kovacs!
After the fight, Andor Kovacs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Nfld live 55
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Phillips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiwi pinned against the cage. Kiwi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Phillips throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Kiwi counters by moving into the clinch.
Kiwi tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Kiwi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Phillips has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiwi.
Kiwi pushes Phillips back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiwi lands a shoulder strike.
Phillips goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kiwi prevents it.
Kiwi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Kiwi misses with a body punch.
Kiwi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
Phillips is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bruce Kiwi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
Kiwi misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Kiwi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kiwi counters with a low kick, right behind Phillips 's knee.
Kiwi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kiwi lands a jab to the head.
Phillips tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kiwi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Phillips throws the left hand but Kiwi avoids the punch easily.
Kiwi is looking to counter the offense by Phillips and move into the clinch.
Phillips misses the jab.
Kiwi lands a jab to the nose.
Kiwi misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kiwi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kiwi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Phillips tries to keep at a distance but Kiwi has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Kiwi can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
Kiwi lands a left hand.
Phillips is looking for a takedown.
Phillips wants a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiwi.
Kiwi tries to throw a body punch but Phillips avoids it by throwing Kiwi back against the cage.
Phillips takes a shot to the head.
Kiwi misses with a body punch.
Phillips wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kiwi has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Kiwi manages to get underhooks.
Kiwi lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Kiwi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiwi lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Phillips takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiwi misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kiwi throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiwi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phillips. That did some damage!
Phillips has his takedown stuffed
and Kiwi counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiwi lands a right hook to the body.
Phillips darts in looking for a takedown but Kiwi gets double underhooks and turns Phillips into the cage.
Kiwi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Kiwi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##KD#
Kiwi lands a left and a right that send Phillips crashing to the mat, dazed. Kiwi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Phillips is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Phillips tries to get into range but Kiwi steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Phillips! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kiwi scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Kiwi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bruce Kiwi thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Nfld live 53
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Tarlah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
Phillips throws out a counter right but Tarlah avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Tarlah coming out on top.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown.
Tarlah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Tarlah drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tarlah throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Phillips's body to avoid the submission. Phillips has instead reached around Tarlah's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Phillips arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bum Phillips!
An out of breath Bum Phillips thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld FN 50
Date: Nov 16, 2023

#R1#
Phillips on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Llewellyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phillips.
Llewellyn misses with a straight left.
Llewellyn looks to land a left hand but Phillips moved out of range nicely.
Phillips slips a jab from Llewellyn.
Phillips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phillips defending well as Llewellyn loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Llewellyn misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phillips.
We've been hearing reports that Phillips has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Phillips slips a straight right by Llewellyn.
A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phillips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Phillips takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phillips throws a lazy right hand but Llewellyn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Phillips.
Phillips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Llewellyn clobbers Phillips with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Llewellyn.
A little jabbing left from Llewellyn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Llewellyn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Phillips moves out of range as Llewellyn strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
AJ Llewellyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llewellyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phillips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Llewellyn sprawls well.
Phillips shoots and misses
and Llewellyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Llewellyn lands a nice looking body shot.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt - Llewellyn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Llewellyn! But no joy.#T3#
A jab lands there for Llewellyn.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Llewellyn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Phillips looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Phillips sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Llewellyn wants to take a breather but Phillips is having none of it.
Llewellyn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Llewellyn is trying to control. Phillips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Llewellyn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Llewellyn prevents Phillips from getting the reversal.
Llewellyn looking to control but Phillips is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Phillips trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips is wriggling around trying to escape.
Llewellyn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Llewellyn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Llewellyn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Llewellyn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Llewellyn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Llewellyn from controlling successfully.
Llewellyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Llewellyn defends well.#SUB#
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Llewellyn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Llewellyn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Llewellyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
Llewellyn stays in close to Phillips's body and controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Llewellyn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phillips has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Llewellyn has managed to get both his arms back between Phillips's legs - danger averted.
Llewellyn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Llewellyn trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Llewellyn works over Phillips with some ground and pound from guard.
Llewellyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Llewellyn showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Llewellyn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Llewellyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Llewellyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Phillips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Llewellyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Llewellyn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Llewellyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Llewellyn looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range.
Llewellyn misses with a straight right.
Phillips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phillips ducks right into an uppercut from Llewellyn.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Llewellyn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips shoots for a takedown but Llewellyn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phillips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Llewellyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn stuffs the takedown.
AJ Llewellyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Llewellyn cracks Phillips with a right hand to the side of the head.
Llewellyn misses with an uppercut.
Llewellyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phillips fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1##KD2#
Llewellyn steps into range and cracks Phillips with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Phillips flops backwards and Llewellyn dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Phillips is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Llewellyn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Llewellyn trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Llewellyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Llewellyn pushing down on Phillips's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Llewellyn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Phillips on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Phillips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Llewellyn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Phillips gets back to full guard.
AJ Llewellyn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Llewellyn looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Phillips working for a triangle but Llewellyn defends it easily.
Llewellyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Phillips has an active guard here but Llewellyn has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llewellyn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn is keen to just control but Phillips is a slippery customer.
Llewellyn wants to pass the guard but Phillips is defending well.
Phillips is refusing to be controlled, as Llewellyn sits in half guard. #SUB#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.
Llewellyn working over Phillips with some ground and pound. Phillips looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Llewellyn wants to take a breather but Phillips is having none of it.
Phillips gets full guard.
Llewellyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Llewellyn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Llewellyn wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Llewellyn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Phillips haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bum Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Llewellyn sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Llewellyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Llewellyn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Llewellyn!
An out of breath AJ Llewellyn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld FN 49
Date: Oct 26, 2023

#R1#
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roussel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Roussel misses.
Roussel takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Roussel just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roussel pinned against the cage. Roussel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dexter Roussel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussel lands a really nice looking cross but Phillips seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Roussel.#T1#
Roussel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phillips has time to react.
Roussel lands with a straight right. Phillips didn't see that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Roussel. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Dexter Roussel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
A lazy left from Roussel finds it's target.
Roussel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phillips takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roussel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phillips counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Roussel misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phillips shoots and misses
letting Roussel counter with a right hand. #T2##TD2#
Roussel gets caught flat footed, as Phillips shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Roussel keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Roussel wants to sweep but no luck.
Roussel is working hard here to advance position.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Phillips preventing the sweep. #T3#
Roussel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roussel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roussel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Roussel trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phillips defending well as Roussel loads up on a big left hand.
Phillips looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dexter Roussel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roussel misses with a looping right.
Phillips throws out a counter right but Roussel avoids it with no problem.
Phillips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phillips swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roussel takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Roussel circles away easily
enabling Roussel to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Roussel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Roussel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roussel cracks Phillips with a good jab.
Phillips gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phillips moves away from the strike by Roussel.
Roussel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Roussel throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roussel loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
Roussel takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Roussel throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Roussel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Roussel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips. #TD2#
Phillips shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roussel's guard.
Roussel wants to sweep here but Phillips controlling him for the moment.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roussel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roussel can't keep his opponent in guard - Phillips advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roussel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Roussel is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roussel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phillips advances position into side control!#T1#
Roussel tries to buck Phillips off but Phillips is having none of it.
Phillips advances to mount.
Phillips prevents Roussel from getting the reversal.
Phillips is trying to take his opponent's back.
Phillips wants to control the pace but Roussel is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Roussel is looking to improve his position but Phillips isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Roussel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phillips. #SUB2#
Phillips is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Roussel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Roussel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Roussel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Phillips has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Phillips is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Roussel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Phillips is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roussel is aware though and is defending well.
Phillips has momentary wrist control but Roussel slips an elbow through the middle.
Roussel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roussel scoring with some ground and pound.
Roussel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Roussel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phillips has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roussel has managed to get both his arms back between Phillips's legs - danger averted.
Roussel scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Phillips isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Roussel stacks Phillips on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Roussel!
Roussel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Phillips some visible discomfort. #T4#
Phillips takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Roussel is putting a hurting on Phillips here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Phillips is rocked!
Phillips takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Phillips is still in real trouble! Can Roussel finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Roussel in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Phillips looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Roussel turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Roussel!
Dexter Roussel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Nfld live 48
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Phillips drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schrute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schrute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Schrute keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Schrute is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Schrute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Schrute is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schrute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phillips.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phillips takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schrute connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schrute misses with a hook
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.
Schrute throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Phillips counters with a left hand that sends Schrute to the canvas! #ROC2#Schrute is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schrute is trying to stand.
Phillips seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schrute knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phillips on the ground.
Phillips frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Phillips looking for a guillotine from mount but Schrute is having none of it.
Phillips looking to control but Schrute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Phillips jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schrute manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Phillips tries for a kimura but Schrute is defending well. #T3#
Phillips trying to control the action but Schrute is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Schrute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phillips advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Phillips working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phillips content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Phillips goes for an armbar but Schrute turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Schrute.
Schrute controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schrute defends well.#SUB2#
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schrute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bum Phillips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwight Schrute's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Schrute sprawls well.
Schrute jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Phillips looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schrute throws the left hand but Phillips avoids the punch easily.
Phillips looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schrute misses with an uppercut
and Schrute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schrute misses with a straight right.
Schrute misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schrute misses with a hook. Phillips ducked under it nicely.
Schrute keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phillips staying out of range there.#T1#
Schrute throws an off balance right hand
and Phillips counters with a stiff right hand.
Schrute misses with a looping left.
Schrute missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schrute moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schrute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phillips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schrute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phillips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schrute missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phillips looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schrute throws a poor cross that misses
and Phillips counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Schrute is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Dwight Schrute's cut is getting worse.
Schrute lands with a right hand.
Schrute throws a jab but it's blocked by Phillips.
Schrute seems to have got his legs back now.
Dwight Schrute is winning the standup battle so far.
Phillips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schrute throws out the jab.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schrute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phillips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phillips steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schrute.#T2#
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
Schrute misses with a straight right.
Phillips connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schrute misses with a straight right.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schrute lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phillips slips a straight right by Schrute.
Phillips moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Schrute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schrute misses with a hook.#T3#
Schrute throws a big shot that misses.
Schrute's corner calls for a 1-2. Schrute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schrute throws a right hand that misses
and Phillips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phillips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schrute.
Schrute throws a hook but Phillips avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schrute throws a poor cross that misses
and Phillips cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Dwight Schrute's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schrute sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schrute's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phillips under the eye.
Schrute looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Schrute sprawls well.
Schrute misses with an uppercut.
Phillips walks into a left hand. #T4#
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schrute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schrute misses the jab.
Phillips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schrute.
Phillips swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schrute throws a lazy right hand but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Schrute manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dwight Schrute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips needs to keep his hands up - Schrute had a free shot at his head there.
Schrute throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Phillips counters with a beautiful punch that sends Schrute to the canvas!
Phillips is looking to pass into half guard but Schrute pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schrute is in guard.#REVR#
Schrute trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schrute manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Schrute dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwight Schrute's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Schrute throws a jab but it's blocked by Phillips.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Schrute shows good takedown defense.
Schrute's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phillips under the eye.#TD2#
Phillips manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schrute on his heels. He'll look to pass Schrute's guard now, I'm sure.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schrute wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Phillips is now in half guard.
Phillips is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute is controlling an arm, preventing Phillips from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Phillips tries to control but Schrute wriggling away. #T1#
Schrute tries to hold on but Phillips postures up.
Schrute is controlling an arm, preventing Phillips from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Phillips is stalling here but it's allowed Schrute to get half guard.
Schrute trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schrute is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phillips tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schrute knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Phillips keeps trying to improve his position.
Schrute is trying to get back to full guard.
Phillips controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schrute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phillips. #T3#
Schrute wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phillips passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schrute!
Phillips tries to control but Schrute wriggling away.
Schrute is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Phillips looking to control but Schrute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Phillips looking to isolate an arm here. Schrute doesn't see it coming and as Phillips extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Phillips!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bum Phillips!
Our winner, Bum Phillips, 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.

Event: Nfld live 44
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Averescu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Averescu leaves Phillips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phillips shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Averescu defends it nicely.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu slips a jab from Phillips.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averescu leaves Phillips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phillips misses with a hook to the body
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Averescu misses the target.#T2#
Phillips getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Phillips tries to clinch but Averescu moves away
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averescu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Averescu, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Averescu against the cage but Averescu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phillips.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phillips or perhaps it was just good defense by Averescu, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu blocks a jab.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Phillips manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Phillips moves into range and clinches up with Averescu.#T4##BC2#
Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Phillips fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Averescu to the ground. Phillips is now in Averescu's guard.
Phillips slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Averescu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Averescu tries to get out of the position.
Averescu is trying to control Phillips's posture but Phillips avoids it. #SUB2#
Phillips has an Americana. Averescu didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Phillips is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Phillips hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bum Phillips!
Bum Phillips decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 38
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Phillips takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anderson jabs at Phillips's body.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips throws a counter combo.#T1#
Phillips shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Phillips backing up. Phillips nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phillips doesn't seem phased though.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillips. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillips misses with a takedown
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Phillips gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phillips pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phillips is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips sitting in guard here, content to control.
Phillips passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phillips trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well.
Anderson is staying active underneath Phillips, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Anderson is kicking away at Phillips from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Phillips grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Anderson trying to push Phillips off... Anderson taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Bum Phillips!
During a confident post fight interview, Bum Phillips thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 39
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Phillips scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Moore shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Moore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Phillips is controlling Moore's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phillips manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Phillips wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Phillips seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips pulls Moore in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Phillips bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moore's guard. #REVR#
Moore looking to control but Phillips passes into half guard.
Phillips keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Phillips is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Phillips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Moore is staying active underneath Phillips, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Phillips looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Moore throws some strikes from the bottom but Phillips isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Moore is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Phillips!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bum Phillips!
Bum Phillips decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 35
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Clay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Clay gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Phillips to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Clay keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Phillips preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully. #T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clay.#TD#
Phillips shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clay's guard.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully. #T2#
Clay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phillips's guard. #REVB#
Phillips seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Clay prevents Phillips from getting back to his feet.
Clay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clay looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Phillips is fighting to break Clay's control of his arms but Clay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard.
Phillips sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clay's guard. #SUB#
Phillips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Phillips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phillips is trying to control. Clay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clay wants to improve his position but Phillips is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Phillips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Phillips wants to control but Clay is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Phillips is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phillips. #SUB#
Phillips wants to work for an arm triangle but Clay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bum Phillips dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Clay sizes up Phillips with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Clay misses. #TD#
Phillips throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Phillips is in Clay's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Clay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Clay keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Bum Phillips overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Phillips trying to control here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phillips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clay trying to control the pace.
Phillips wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay trying to pass the guard but Phillips defending well. #T3#
Phillips gets back to full guard.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips pulls Clay in close to prevent any damage.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clay controls the pace.
Phillips has Clay pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phillips moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clay connects with a jab.
Phillips tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clay defends well and Phillips ends up having to push Clay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phillips blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clay misses with a looping right.
It looked like Phillips wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clay throws a right hand that misses
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrew Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Clay misses.
Phillips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Clay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
Clay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clay misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips dives in for a single leg takedown but Clay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land. #TD#
Phillips lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T1#
Phillips is keen to just control but Clay is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips is just content to waste time from the top position. Clay takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Clay has control of Phillips's left arm, preventing Phillips from doing any damage. #SUB#
Phillips has gone for a leg lock! Clay slips out almost immediately though and dives into Phillips's guard.#REVB#
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet. #T2#
Clay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Phillips pulls Clay in close to prevent any damage.
Phillips tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Clay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phillips is on top in guard. #REVR#
Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Clay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Phillips has his foot on Clay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clay works his way back into a safe position though.
Phillips has Clay pulled in close to control his posture.
Clay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet but Clay is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Phillips pulls Clay in close to his closed guard and prevents Clay from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clay is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Clay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clay 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Clay!
A very excited looking Andrew Clay made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld FN 42
Date: May 25, 2023

#R1#
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown. Button tries to sprawl out of it but Phillips keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Button manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Phillips gets caught napping as Button dives in and scores a takedown. Phillips manages to retain guard.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Button is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Phillips has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Button trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1##SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a triangle but Button pushes his legs off easily.
Button throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phillips works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Button is one step ahead there.
Phillips is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Button keeps working. #SUB2#
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura but Button is defending well.
Button is trying to stand up here but Phillips is controlling him well. #T2##SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a kimura but Button is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phillips to get the leverage.
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Button keeps working.
Button wants to get back to his feet.
Phillips wants to control but Button is keeping him busy.
Button looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Phillips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phillips trying to control the action but Button is working from the bottom.
Phillips is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Button wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Phillips has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Button defend it? Phillips steps over the head and cranks it - Button is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Phillips!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bum Phillips!
An out of breath Bum Phillips thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld FN 40
Date: Apr 27, 2023

#R1##CL#
Lee has Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Phillips.
Phillips is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A bit of stalling here from Lee. #T1#
Lee pushes Phillips back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee is stalling here.
Lee just leaning against Phillips, taking a breather.
Phillips goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jun Fan Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.#CL#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phillips, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee has Phillips pushed against the cage.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phillips is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Phillips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee throws a right and a left that Phillips avoids nicely.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily. #CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phillips. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Phillips backwards. #T4#
Phillips is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lee taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phillips.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Fan Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Phillips swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Phillips looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Phillips back into the cage.
Phillips blocking some punches.
Lee stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
Phillips looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Lee pushes Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips can't get the takedown. #BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Phillips takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Phillips ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Phillips checks a low kick from Lee.
Phillips throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee cracks Phillips with a good jab.
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!
Lee misses the body punch
and Phillips counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Phillips to acknowledge the strikes.
Lee works the jab nicely.#CL#
Lee clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jun Fan Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jun Fan Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
Phillips takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phillips takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jun Fan Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Phillips in a clinch.
Phillips is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee avoiding damage.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Phillips is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Fan Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Phillips in a clinch.
Phillips drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phillips under the eye.
Jun Fan Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Lee tries to clinch
enabling Phillips to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phillips checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phillips! But no joy.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Phillips's head.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phillips looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Lee connects with a nice looking jab. #T2##TD#
Phillips gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Phillips's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Lee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Phillips, up you get!
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Phillips's head.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phillips looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jun Fan Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Phillips should have avoided that one.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee lands with a cross.
Lee tries to clinch there but Phillips circles away.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Phillips's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phillips scrambles back to his feet.#T4##CL#
Phillips tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Phillips. #BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Phillips checks the leg kick.
Phillips looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee cracks Phillips with an open hand slap.
Bum Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Lee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Fan Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Fan Lee!
After winning the bout, Jun Fan Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld FN 38
Date: Mar 30, 2023

#R1#
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Phillips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phillips takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Sitsongrit pushes Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit has Phillips pushed against the cage.
Sitsongrit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Phillips tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitsongrit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Sitsongrit pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Phillips wants the takedown. Sitsongrit is fighting it off but Phillips persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sitsongrit's guard against the cage.
Phillips being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sitsongrit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phillips has Sitsongrit in his guard.#REVR#
Phillips can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.#T2#
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Phillips has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Phillips has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phillips has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Phillips's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Phillips keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Phillips had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Phillips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Showtime Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Sitsongrit gets a takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phillips has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sitsongrit working Phillips over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Sitsongrit works his way into side control.
Phillips tries to buck Sitsongrit off but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is staying tight to Phillips's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Phillips is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phillips is looking to regain half guard here but Sitsongrit keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Phillips being controlled for a moment.
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sitsongrit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sitsongrit taking a breather here.
Phillips tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Sitsongrit slows the pace down.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phillips being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Sitsongrit forces Phillips back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit. #TD2#
Phillips gets control of Sitsongrit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phillips will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Phillips looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well. Phillips quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sitsongrit has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Phillips celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bum Phillips!
A relieved looking Bum Phillips thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld FN 36
Date: Mar 02, 2023

#R1#
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Tamdfjsmf. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Phillips throws out a loose jab but Tamdfjsmf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillips takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Tamdfjsmf closes the distance and pushes Phillips back into the cage.
Tamdfjsmf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tamdfjsmf wants a takedown.
Tamdfjsmf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamdfjsmf taking a breather.
Phillips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tamdfjsmf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Phillips gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tamdfjsmf regains guard.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Tamdfjsmf keeps moving.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to stand up but Phillips isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Tamdfjsmf is looking to stand back up but Phillips counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tamdfjsmf sees it coming and defends easily.
Phillips passes to full mount!
Phillips tries to stand up but Tamdfjsmf had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Phillips is trying to maintain the position but Tamdfjsmf is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Tamdfjsmf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phillips tries to roll over but Tamdfjsmf keeps him under control.
Phillips regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tamdfjsmf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phillips trying to keep a closed guard but Tamdfjsmf is proving a slippery customer.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet but Tamdfjsmf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving. #SUB#
Phillips is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tamdfjsmf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Tamdfjsmf from controlling successfully.
Phillips not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tamdfjsmf preventing the sweep.
Tamdfjsmf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Phillips has momentary wrist control but Tamdfjsmf slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Tamdfjsmf is posturing up here but Phillips has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tamdfjsmf tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tamdfjsmf has to tap! Slick submission there by Phillips!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bum Phillips!
Bum Phillips made sure to mention his sponsor, AVALON in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld live 22
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
McCrae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phillips on the side of the head.
McCrae throws a shot to the body.
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCrae counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good shot there by McCrae.
Phillips takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCrae misses with a double jab.
McCrae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phillips takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCrae does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the liver by McCrae. Beautiful 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!
McCrae misses with a looping right.
McCrae works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. McCrae sprawls well.#T1#
Phillips takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCrae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gus McCrae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
McCrae moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCrae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCrae with a jab.
McCrae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
Phillips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCrae.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Phillips walks into a left hand.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillips looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phillips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phillips takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae looks to land a combination. Phillips sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCrae is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
McCrae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCrae is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phillips shoots for a takedown but McCrae saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCrae lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! McCrae has knocked Phillips down with a huge combo! McCrae steps away and waves a wobbly Phillips back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Phillips is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by McCrae there.
Phillips is still on wobbly legs! Can McCrae finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McCrae gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McCrae!
Gus McCrae made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld FN 32
Date: Jan 12, 2023

#R1#
Faulk tries to clinch but Phillips is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Faulk.
Faulk throws a head kick that misses.
Faulk tries to clinch up but Phillips circles away and keeps his distance.
Faulk thuds his shin into the meat of Phillips's side.
Phillips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kevin Faulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faulk slaps away a takedown attempt from Phillips, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faulk tries to clinch there but Phillips circles away. #CL#
Faulk instigates a clinch. #T1##TD2#
Phillips manages to pull guard.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faulk defends well.
Phillips not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phillips is trying to hold Faulk in close to prevent damage but Faulk has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Faulk postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Phillips to stand up.
We've been told by Faulk's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
A punch combination from Faulk misses.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Faulk sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kevin Faulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
Phillips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Faulk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Faulk connects with a leg kick.
Faulk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faulk pushes Phillips away with a front kick.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Faulk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3##KD#
Faulk feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Phillips sprawling to the canvas! Phillips rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Faulk finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Faulk tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range.
Faulk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faulk wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Faulk moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Faulk.
A nice left hand lands by Faulk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faulk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phillips jumps guard but Faulk stands there with Phillips around his waist. Phillips gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Phillips letting Faulk take a breather here.
Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Faulk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Faulk stalling against the cage.
Phillips has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Faulk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Faulk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bum Phillips's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Faulk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Faulk stuffs the takedown.
Faulk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Faulk jabs Phillips to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phillips get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Phillips stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Faulk runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Faulk!
Kevin Faulk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 18
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Burroughs. That snapped Phillips's head back.
We've been told by Burroughs's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burroughs tests Phillips's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Burroughs shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Burroughs misses.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burroughs looks to land a left hand but Phillips moved out of range nicely.
Phillips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burroughs's waist but Burroughs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phillips off to one side.
A cross from Burroughs lands.
Burroughs stuffs the takedown.
Burroughs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
William S Burroughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillips. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Burroughs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Burroughs.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Burroughs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burroughs as he avoids it easily.
Burroughs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Phillips sprawls and moves away.
A nice combination there by Burroughs.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burroughs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Burroughs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burroughs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Phillips gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burroughs.#CUT#It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Burroughs loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.#TD2#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burroughs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Phillips works his foot free and advances to mount.
Phillips looking to control but Burroughs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Phillips wants to take Burroughs's back here but Burroughs is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Phillips is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burroughs is surviving well by controlling Phillips's body position as best he can.
Phillips wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Phillips looking to secure an arm triangle but Burroughs defends it well.
Burroughs tries to lock up and control but Phillips gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burroughs regains half guard.
Phillips trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it.
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs is holding on to half guard well.
Phillips is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it.
Burroughs keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phillips looking for a submission but Burroughs manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William S Burroughs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bum Phillips's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Burroughs slaps away a takedown attempt from Phillips, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phillips on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Burroughs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Burroughs sends Phillips crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Burroughs is motioning to the referee to let Phillips up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Phillips is rocked!
Burroughs fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Phillips square on the jaw! Damn, Phillips is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William S Burroughs!
Our winner, William S Burroughs, 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.

Event: Nfld live 15
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Phillips has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolf.
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phillips ducks right into an uppercut from Wolf.
Phillips walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Wolf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wolf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phillips looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from Wolf.
Wolf throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Coyote Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf misses with a leg kick.
Phillips takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Phillips closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Phillips lands in his opponent's guard.
Phillips forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Phillips tries to pass to full mount but Wolf defends it.
Phillips works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Phillips has control of Wolf's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wolf regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Phillips looking to control but Wolf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolf told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Phillips takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Phillips is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wolf to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wolf shrugs it off.
Wolf has given up his back. Will we see Phillips going for some submissions?
Phillips trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Phillips working for the choke. #SUB#
Wolf defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Phillips's arms.
Wolf staying busy and making it hard for Phillips to control. #SUB#
Phillips has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wolf has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Wolf is trying to defend against the choke here but Phillips has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Phillips Tightens the hold and Wolf taps out furiously! Phillips displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bum Phillips!
An out of breath Bum Phillips thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 13
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Phillips throws a jab but it's blocked by Llewellyn. #CL#
Llewellyn forces Phillips back against the cage and clinches.
Llewellyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Llewellyn looking for a takedown.
Phillips working aggressively here.
Phillips has a couple of punches blocked by Llewellyn.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Phillips has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Llewellyn tightens his grip and picks Phillips up, before dumping him to the ground. Phillips manages to land in guard.
Llewellyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Llewellyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Llewellyn is fighting to break Phillips's control of his arms but Phillips is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Phillips preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn stays in close to Phillips's body and controls the position.
Llewellyn pushing down on Phillips's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Llewellyn trying to control the pace.
Llewellyn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Llewellyn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Llewellyn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phillips knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Llewellyn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Phillips is staying active underneath Llewellyn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Llewellyn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phillips is just riding it out for now. Llewellyn eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Llewellyn wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Llewellyn thows a huge punch but Phillips dodges it nicely.
Llewellyn thows a huge punch but Phillips dodges it nicely.
Llewellyn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Llewellyn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Llewellyn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Llewellyn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phillips defending well though.
Phillips is staying active underneath Llewellyn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range. #TD#
Llewellyn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Llewellyn is trying to get an arm triangle but Phillips is defending well.
Llewellyn fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
Llewellyn slows the pace down.
Llewellyn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Llewellyn working the body and head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Llewellyn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Phillips is pushing Llewellyn's head away, looking to escape. Llewellyn manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips prevents Llewellyn from moving into mount.
Llewellyn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Llewellyn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Phillips sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Llewellyn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Llewellyn lands with an uppercut that bounces Phillips off the cage and back into range.
Llewellyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Llewellyn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Phillips misses with an uppercut. Llewellyn saw that one coming.
Llewellyn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phillips avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Llewellyn instigates a clinch.
Phillips stops a takedown attempt from Llewellyn.
Phillips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Llewellyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phillips prevents it.
Llewellyn misses with a body punch.
Phillips misses with some punches.
Llewellyn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phillips gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Llewellyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips throws a punch but it's blocked by Llewellyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Llewellyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phillips working aggressively here.
Phillips misses with a knee strike.
Phillips swings wildly with an uppercut but Llewellyn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Phillips tries to land a knee to the head but Llewellyn blocks with his arms.
Phillips misses with a punch on the inside.
Phillips throws a punch but it's blocked by Llewellyn. #TD#
Llewellyn lands a takedown into guard.
Llewellyn trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Llewellyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Llewellyn landing with the ground and pound.
Llewellyn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Llewellyn throws a strike but Phillips rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Llewellyn pulls Phillips in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Llewellyn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Phillips manages to pass to side control.
Llewellyn wants to get back to full guard but Phillips has mounted him!
Phillips prevents Llewellyn from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llewellyn is working hard here to advance position.
Llewellyn tries to improve his position but instead Phillips has taken his back! #T3#
Phillips not allowing Llewellyn to control his hands.
Phillips struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Llewellyn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Llewellyn wants to control his opponent's hands but Phillips gets his hands free.
Phillips is hanging on to Llewellyn's back as he tries to escape.
Llewellyn is trying to stand back up.
I really don't envy Llewellyn right now. #T4#
Well, with Phillips on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Llewellyn is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Llewellyn trying to control the hands but Phillips breaks the grip.
Llewellyn tries to break free. #SUB2#
Llewellyn is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Phillips has locked on a rear naked choke here! Llewellyn is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bum Phillips!
Bum Phillips thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld FN 21
Date: Sep 22, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Phillips gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phillips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phillips prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
Phillips prevents the takedown attempt.
Phillips lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Phillips lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Phillips lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Phillips - that landed with a thud.
Phillips with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ross goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phillips prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Phillips.#ROC2#Ross is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Phillips has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ross falls backwards - clearly groggy! Phillips dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bum Phillips!
A victorious Bum Phillips thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LAFC Fight Night 8
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Phillips checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
Green throws a body punch but Phillips moves out of range.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Phillips feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phillips pushing down on Green's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phillips in particular looking to stall.
Phillips seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Phillips stalling.
Green preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Green is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phillips content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green has his hands clasped together around Phillips's back. He's all about the action.
Phillips takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Green wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Phillips seems content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Green misses with a hook to the body
and Phillips counters with a stiff right hand.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Green misses with the combination. #CL2#
Phillips takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Green prevents the takedown attempt.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green gets underhooks to prevent Phillips's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Phillips lands a takedown into guard.
Phillips seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Phillips sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Green keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phillips advances to half guard.
Phillips is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Phillips sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Green wants to control but Phillips is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Green working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bum Phillips dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Green misses with a wild combination.
Phillips swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
Phillips doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phillips looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a low kick but Phillips avoids it.
Phillips let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been informed that Phillips has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Phillips. No joy for Green on that attempt. #TD2#
Phillips looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Phillips is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green is trying to control the position but Phillips postures up.
Green wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Phillips is now in half guard.
Phillips is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Phillips maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Green could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Phillips has cracked it and Green is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Phillips!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bum Phillips!
An out of breath Bum Phillips thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC Fight Night 6
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Phillips throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range.
Phillips throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Morales counters with a takedown into side control.
Phillips is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Phillips defending against the ground and pound.
Morales controls the position.
Morales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Phillips is trying to get back to his feet.
Morales working the strikes but Phillips uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Phillips is trying to stand back up but Morales is controlling him #T1#
Morales sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morales looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Phillips is not content to let Morales control the position.
Morales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phillips defending well though.
Morales thows a huge punch but Phillips dodges it nicely.
Morales seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phillips does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Morales, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Morales against the cage but Morales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Morales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phillips connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morales's hands.
Morales scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Phillips. Those never looked like landing.
Phillips looks to clinch
and Morales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morales scores with a hook to the body. Phillips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morales scores with the left hand. Phillips knows he should have avoided that one.
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morales circles away.
Morales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.#TD2#
Phillips decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Morales is looking to improve his position.
Morales wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy.
We've been informed that Phillips has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morales moves into full guard.
Morales is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Phillips is looking to advance position but Morales has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Morales with a couple of short strikes.
Morales scoring with strikes but Phillips is staying in there.
Phillips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Morales landing shots from mount.
Morales landing punches. #ROC#Phillips is rocked!
Morales wants to control the pace but Phillips is squirming around nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phillips is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morales scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Phillips?
Morales punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morales breaks from Phillips's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Phillips is still in real trouble! Can Morales finish him?
Morales connects with a bit shot that sees Phillips covering up! More strikes from Morales and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Morales is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Morales!
A victorious Floyd Morales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LAFC Fight Night 2
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1##CL#
Hardman moves into the clinch.
Hardman slows down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Hardman.
Hardman seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Phillips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phillips fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but Hardman has him pressed against the cage.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike.
Hardman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phillips up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman effectively controlling the action here.
Phillips tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dillon Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.#T1#
Hardman is struggling to control the position.
Hardman lands a right hand.
Hardman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Hardman working Phillips over with knees to the body.#BC#
Hardman manages to break the clinch.
Hardman takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Hardman scores with a sloppy right hand. Phillips should have avoided that one.
Hardman scores with a jab to the head.
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phillips has time to react.
Phillips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Phillips takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Hardman cracks Phillips with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hardman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Phillips to stand back up!#ROC#Phillips is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Hardman lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Phillips - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hardman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dillon Hardman!
A victorious Dillon Hardman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LAFC 39
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
Chino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phillips manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Chino shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Phillips is trying to defend but Chino finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Chino seems to be working for a kimura but Phillips defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Chino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chino wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phillips trying to hold on to Chino's head to control him but Chino postures up.
Chino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Chino throwing shots but Phillips is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chino prevents Phillips from improving his position.
Chino trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chino.
Chino postures up.
Chino working some strikes from top position.
Phillips keeping full guard, as Chino tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chino is working hard here to advance position.
Chino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chino trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Chino throws a big right hand that misses.
Chino tries to free his leg and advance position but Phillips is retaining full guard.
Chino throws an elbow that misses. Phillips uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chino's guard. Nice move by Phillips!#REVB##SUB#
Chino is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Phillips rolls with it to try and escape but Chino cranks on the arm and Phillips is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alpa Chino!
A victorious Alpa Chino thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LAFC 34
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Jankens just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips is looking for the big counter here.
Jankens misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jankens.
Jankens digs a good body shot into Phillips's ribs.
Phillips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jankens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phillips's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jankens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phillips scrambles back to his feet.
Jankens seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phillips.
Jankens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Jankens.
Jankens sets himself, and Phillips steps forward looking for the clinch! Jankens avoids it this time.
Jankens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Janky Jankens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Phillips throws a series of punches but Jankens avoids them all with ease.
Jankens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phillips shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Janky Jankens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jankens throws a body shot but no joy.
Jankens loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jankens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jankens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Phillips or perhaps it was just good defense by Jankens, which made it look bad.
Jankens scores with a jab.
Jankens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Jankens. Those never looked like landing.
Phillips throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankens looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Jankens shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Jankens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jankens just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips tries to counter with a clinch but Jankens shakes him off and moves away.
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Jankens.
Phillips lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Phillips slips a straight right by Jankens.
Phillips is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jankens misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Phillips moves into the clinch.
Jankens stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jankens scores with a shoulder strike.
Jankens struggles to land a body shot inside as Phillips controls his hands. #TD2#
Phillips has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jankens uses from the top position. #T4#
Phillips working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Phillips's guard.#SU#
Jankens gets to his feet. Phillips looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jankens scores with a nice strike.
Phillips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jankens.
Despite the aggression on Phillips's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jankens jabs at Phillips's body.
Jankens misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janky Jankens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bum Phillips's cut.
That's time! Jankens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Phillips moves out of range as Jankens strikes.
Phillips is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jankens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Jankens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phillips on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jankens looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
Janky Jankens is winning the standup battle so far.
Jankens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jankens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jankens has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Jankens tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Jankens throws a punch but it's blocked by Phillips.
Jankens throws a punch but it's blocked by Phillips.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankens.
Jankens throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankens.
Phillips tries to break the clinch but Jankens is controlling the position.
Jankens gets through Phillips's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jankens can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
Jankens tries to work over Phillips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Phillips successfully pulls guard.
Jankens wants to stand and escape but instead Phillips has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jankens keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Jankens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jankens wants to stand up but Phillips is controlling him. #SUB2#
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jankens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jankens tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jankens wants to get back to his feet but Phillips is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Phillips wants to control from the top but Jankens keeps moving.
Jankens is looking to stand up but Phillips isn't so interested in that idea.
Jankens keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Jankens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phillips controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jankens tests Phillips's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jankens misses the jab.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jankens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phillips steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jankens.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jankens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phillips takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janky Jankens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bum Phillips's cut.
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!#R3#
Phillips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Jankens.
Despite the aggression on Phillips's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jankens misses the jab.
Jankens lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankens throws a big shot that misses.
Phillips lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Phillips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jankens's waist but Jankens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phillips off to one side. #T1#
Phillips avoids the body shot from Jankens.
Phillips is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jankens with a body shot.
Jankens lands a head shot.
Jankens's corner calls for a 1-2. Jankens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phillips slips a straight right by Jankens.
Jankens looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range.
Phillips unleashes a big counter combination but Jankens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jankens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phillips's head backwards.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Jankens, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Jankens against the cage but Jankens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Phillips doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jankens counters with a nice uppercut.
Janky Jankens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
Jankens throws a jab but it's blocked by Phillips.
Phillips lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jankens misses the jab.
Phillips wants to counter with a clinch but Jankens pushes him away.
Jankens connects with a jab.
Jankens throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Jankens catches Phillips right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankens swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Phillips shoots in but Jankens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jankens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phillips throws a counter combo.
Phillips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jankens throws out the jab.
Phillips has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jankens throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Phillips counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Jankens swings wildly with an uppercut but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Jankens.
Jankens tries to work over Phillips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jankens fails to land.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but Jankens turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jankens gets through Phillips's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jankens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jankens throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips blocks a body shot from Jankens.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankens.
Bum Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips jumps guard but Jankens stands there with Phillips around his waist. Phillips gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jankens blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janky Jankens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jankens, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janky Jankens!
A very excited looking Janky Jankens made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2022

#R1#
Phillips lands with a cross.
Moore looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Phillips lands a big right hand that sends Moore crashing to the mat! Phillips stays standing though and waves Moore back to his feet!#ROC#Moore is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jaz Moore has been cut.
Phillips darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Moore's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Phillips before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bum Phillips!
An out of breath Bum Phillips thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 69
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winslow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winslow. That's going to slow White down.
White throws a shot to the body.
Winslow misses with a hook to the body
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Winslow.
White connects with a body shot.
Winslow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White ducks under a wild hook from Winslow.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Winslow throws a leg kick but White moved away.
White throws a body punch but Winslow moves out of range.
Winslow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winslow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winslow should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winslow's hands.
Winslow misses with a low kick.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winslow.
Winslow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White is out of range.
White connects with a body shot.
White lands with a cross.
White dips to his left and cracks Winslow with an uppercut!#T1#
A leg kick checked by White.
Winslow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winslow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winslow looks winded!
White jabs Winslow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winslow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White lands a jab to Winslow's midsection.
White is looking to wear down Winslow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
White throws a body punch but Winslow moves out of range.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Winslow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winslow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Winslow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winslow.
White scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Winslow doesn't seem bothered though.
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Winslow should have avoided that one. #T2#
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White scores with a jab to the body.
Winslow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
White swings for the body but Winslow moves out of range.
White defending well as Winslow loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from White misses its target.
White connects with a body shot.
White scores with a jab.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Winslows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Jeff Winslow has been cut.
Winslow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White jabs at Winslow's body.
White is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White cracks a nice hook into Winslow's ribs.
White lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Winslow is rocked!
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winslow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winslow is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
White lands a head shot.
Winslow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White. #T3#
Winslow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White lands a body shot.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Winslow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White misses the shot to the body.
White is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winslow was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Winslow seems to have recovered his senses.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White connects with a body shot that sends Winslow's belly button to the back.
Winslow motions for White to come forward. Winslow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Winslow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Winslow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winslow avoids the body shot from White. #KD#
White lands a big right hand that sends Winslow crashing to the mat! White stays standing though and waves Winslow back to his feet!
White drops Winslow with a naaaaasty hook - Winslow is in real trouble here! White dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert White!
Our winner, Albert White, 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2021

#R1#
Winslow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winslow wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Winslow pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Winslow tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez can't get the takedown.
Jeff Winslow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Sanchez.
Winslow misses with the head strike.
Winslow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Winslow has him pressed against the cage.
Winslow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winslow pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Sanchez pulls guard successfully.
Winslow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winslow content to stall in guard here.
Winslow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Winslow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Winslow has gone for a leg lock! Sanchez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Winslow's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Winslow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Winslow is tightening it up a little... Sanchez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sanchez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sanchez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Winslow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jeff Winslow!
Jeff Winslow thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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