PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snick Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix comes to the cage accompanied by Oh la!!. Snick Sharp has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Simon Phoenix's chin.

Phoenix
vs
Sharp

180 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Snick Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix throws a front kick that sends Sharp stumbling back into the cage.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp misses with a looping right.
Sharp throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Phoenix.
Phoenix moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Phoenix.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simon Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix misses with the combination.
Sharp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sharp looks gassed!
Phoenix with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Sharp slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sharp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sharp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sharp moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a jab to Sharp's midsection.
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!
Phoenix works the jab nicely.
Phoenix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sharp.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Sharp's ribs.
Phoenix lands a really nice looking cross but Sharp seems unphased.

Sharp is rocked!
Phoenix is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sharp flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sharp is out cold! Phoenix holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Phoenix!