PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronan MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Revenger Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

MacLeod
vs
Phoenix

173 cm
23
159 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronan MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Revenger Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacLeod's hands.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacLeod's hands.
Phoenix lunges at MacLeod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacLeod's hand.
MacLeod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the body.
MacLeod looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacLeod just leaning against Phoenix, taking a breather.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacLeod is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod tries to break free but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage.

MacLeod breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
A swing and a miss from MacLeod.
Phoenix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacLeod circles away quickly and effectively.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Jab, jab by MacLeod - just one landing.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacLeod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
MacLeod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phoenix's sensitive parts.
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 throws a lazy right hand but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix wants to clinch.
Phoenix doesn't manage to clinch there - MacLeod circles away.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks MacLeod with an uppercut!
MacLeod thuds a left hand into Phoenix's body.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but MacLeod avoids it well.
MacLeod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacLeod moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacLeod lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Phoenix slips a jab from MacLeod.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod lands with an overhand left.
MacLeod lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Revenger Phoenix has been cut.
MacLeod lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacLeod.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix scores with a three punch combo!
Phoenix throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacLeod had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Phoenix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacLeod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phoenix momentarily.
MacLeod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
MacLeod ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
MacLeod throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix 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.
MacLeod lands a jab to the nose.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
Phoenix tries to clinch but MacLeod is having none of it.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacLeod.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. MacLeod moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacLeod.
MacLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ronan MacLeod will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Revenger Phoenix's cut.
That's time! MacLeod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but MacLeod slips the punch.
MacLeod moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Nice cross by MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacLeod moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.

Phoenix has managed to clinch.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.

Phoenix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phoenix scores with a three punch combo!
Ronan MacLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but MacLeod is just out of range.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
Phoenix is looking to clinch but MacLeod is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from MacLeod misses.
A nice combination there by Phoenix.
MacLeod tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacLeod slips under a jab.
Phoenix moves out of range as MacLeod throws a body kick.
MacLeod swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix checks a leg kick nicely.
MacLeod scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Phoenix blocks the leg kick.
MacLeod slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix.
MacLeod misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
MacLeod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - MacLeod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod connects with an inside leg kick.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacLeod lands a leg kick that knocks Phoenix off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from MacLeod.
MacLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacLeod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and MacLeod settles back down.

Phoenix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacLeod, pushing him back against the cage.
Phoenix gets through MacLeod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks MacLeod with an uppercut!
Phoenix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacLeod.

Phoenix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
MacLeod looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
MacLeod tries to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling the position.
MacLeod is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling him.
MacLeod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

MacLeod breaks the clinch.
MacLeod lands a nice looking kick to the body. Phoenix takes a step back to recover.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
MacLeod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
MacLeod misses the shot to the body.
MacLeod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decent striking displayed by Phoenix there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phoenix connects with a jab.
MacLeod throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacLeod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacLeod takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacLeod dodges the punch combination from Phoenix.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacLeod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Revenger Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Revenger Phoenix's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Phoenix lands a jab-cross combination.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacLeod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacLeod throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Revenger Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacLeod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
MacLeod lands a right hook to the body.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
MacLeod scores with a head kick. Phoenix tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Phoenix moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phoenix lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MacLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacLeod at a distance.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacLeod.
Phoenix wants to clinch up but MacLeod keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacLeod.
The fighters circling - MacLeod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacLeod's head backwards.
Nice cross by Phoenix.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phoenix.
MacLeod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling him.
MacLeod is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
MacLeod working hard to break the clinch.
MacLeod wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phoenix prevents MacLeod from breaking the clinch.
Phoenix cracks MacLeod with a nice body shot.

Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacLeod was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
MacLeod throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from MacLeod misses.
Phoenix doesn't manage to clinch there - MacLeod circles away.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but MacLeod is just out of range.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
MacLeod tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
Phoenix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacLeod.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from MacLeod does no damage.
Phoenix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab by Phoenix.
Sloppy strikes from MacLeod. Those never looked like landing.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacLeod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phoenix works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phoenix lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MacLeod backs up against the cage.
Phoenix avoids the head kick by MacLeod.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Revenger Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phoenix 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Revenger Phoenix!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Revenger Phoenix!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Revenger Phoenix!

Revenger Phoenix wins by unanimous decision!