PBP Commentary

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

Phoenix
vs
Hatake

200 cm
23
288 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

200 cm
23
280 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Dragon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Phoenix !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakashi Hatake!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hatake is defended easily by Phoenix .
A nice inside leg kick there by Phoenix . That's going to slow Hatake down.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Phoenix scores with a one two! Hatake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Hatake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phoenix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hatake somewhat.
Hatake shoots for a takedown but Phoenix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simon Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kakashi Hatake.
Hatake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Hatake is out of range.
Hatake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phoenix sprawls well. Phoenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hatake gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Hatake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hatake.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phoenix is on top in guard.

Phoenix gets to his feet. Hatake looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hatake shoots in looking for a takedown. Phoenix tries to sprawl out of it but Hatake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phoenix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Hatake ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phoenix circles away.
Hatake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hatake slips under a jab from Phoenix .
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatake manages to avoid it.
Hatake slips a jab from Phoenix .
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Hatake's ribs.
Simon Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hatake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to avoid it but Hatake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phoenix to the ground. Phoenix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hatake gets the takedown into side control.

Hatake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phoenix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phoenix sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Phoenix desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Hatake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Phoenix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hatake is working away from the top position though.
Phoenix is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hatake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Hatake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phoenix has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phoenix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Hatake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hatake stands and throws Phoenix 's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Hatake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Hatake tries for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hatake asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix struggling a bit here.
Phoenix is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hatake is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Phoenix 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hatake trying to control the action but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phoenix tries to escape but Hatake is in control.

Hatake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix . That snapped Hatake's head back.
Phoenix tries to work over Hatake's front leg with a kick but Hatake checks it.
Phoenix lunges at Hatake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hatake's hand.
Phoenix throws a leg kick which misses Hatake's front leg but catches the back leg as Hatake tries to avoid it.
Hatake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phoenix circles away.
Phoenix catches Hatake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hatake defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix slaps away a takedown attempt from Hatake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simon Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kakashi Hatake.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Hatake has his takedown stuffed
and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Hatake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hatake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phoenix .
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Hatake's head.
Phoenix connects with an inside leg kick.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hatake darts in trying to clinch
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 scores with a sloppy right hand. Hatake should have avoided that one.
Hatake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hatake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Phoenix as Hatake shoots in.
Hatake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice takedown defense from Phoenix . No joy for Hatake on that attempt.
Hatake misses with a takedown attempt - Phoenix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hatake is breathing heavily.
Phoenix works the jab nicely.
Hatake shoots in for a double leg but Phoenix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hatake scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Phoenix keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hatake prevents Phoenix from improving his position.
Phoenix trying to control from the bottom.

Hatake is trying to work for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.
Phoenix is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
Phoenix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Phoenix 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix trying to control the position.
Hatake won't allow Phoenix to sweep him here.
Hatake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phoenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hatake trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Phoenix does no damage.
Hatake shoots for a double leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls well. He's pushed Hatake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hatake staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phoenix lands a jab.
Hatake slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Phoenix dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
Hatake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Hatake should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
Hatake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Hatake is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hatake doesn't seem phased though.
Hatake is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Hatake slips a straight right by Phoenix .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a left hand

and Hatake holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Hatake gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Phoenix regains guard.
Hatake seems to have recovered his senses.
Phoenix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kakashi Hatake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phoenix looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Simon Phoenix just wasn't active enough.
Hatake shoots for a double leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls well. He's pushed Hatake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hatake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phoenix swivels and escapes.
Hatake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simon Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kakashi Hatake.
Hatake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
Phoenix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix lands a nice shot that snaps Hatake's head back.
Kakashi Hatake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix digs a good hook to Hatake's body.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Hatake defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Hatake needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Hatake has a takedown stuffed.
Hatake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hatake dives in and grabs Phoenix 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phoenix pushes down on Hatake's head and hops out.
Phoenix throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
Phoenix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hatake. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Phoenix .
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Phoenix ! Hatake is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Phoenix !
Simon Phoenix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.