PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parker Phoenix (ranked 1763 p4p, 227 weight class) and Grigor Vladovich (ranked 4073 p4p, 452 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Phoenix
vs
Vladovich

191 cm
34
199 lbs
26 - 15 - 1

190 cm
26
188 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Parker Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grigor Vladovich!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladovich scores with the left hand. Phoenix knows he should have avoided that one.
Vladovich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Phoenix is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vladovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Vladovich blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a wild body kick that Vladovich sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Vladovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area Six FC in the buildup to the fight.
Vladovich misses with a straight right.
Phoenix scores with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Vladovich. That snapped Phoenix's head back.
Vladovich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body kick.
Phoenix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phoenix thumps Vladovich with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vladovich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Vladovich is having none of it.
Parker Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix throws a front kick that sends Vladovich stumbling back into the cage.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vladovich.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Phoenix pushes Vladovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Phoenix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Vladovich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vladovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Phoenix.
Vladovich slips a jab from Phoenix.
Vladovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vladovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladovich.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Vladovich moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vladovich! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vladovich moves out of range of the body kick from Phoenix.
Vladovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phoenixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Vladovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vladovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Vladovich.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
Phoenix with a hook.
Vladovich sizes up Phoenix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phoenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Vladovich.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Phoenix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vladovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix scores with a hook.
Vladovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vladovich scrambles back to his feet.
Vladovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladovich.
Vladovich blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix jabs at Vladovich's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
Vladovich circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vladovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Grigor Vladovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Phoenix. Vladovich shrugs it off though.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vladovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phoenix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Phoenix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Vladovich controls the action.

Vladovich pulls guard effortlessly.
Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Phoenix drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vladovich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vladovich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vladovich!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vladovich is putting a hurting on Phoenix here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladovich lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vladovich throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Vladovich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vladovich throws an elbow but Phoenix slips to the side and avoids it well.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
Phoenix is trying to control Vladovich's posture but Vladovich avoids it.
Vladovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vladovich lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parker Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Phoenix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Phoenix throws a sloppy body shot
and Vladovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vladovich avoids the head kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Vladovich pushes him off.
Vladovich 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.
Donk. Vladovich catches Phoenix right on the button with a cross.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix scores with a head kick.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Vladovich is having none of it.
Vladovich throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phoenix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vladovich on the side of the head.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Vladovich moves away
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vladovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vladovich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vladovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phoenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parker Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vladovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Vladovich is just out of range.
Vladovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Vladovich's defenses.

A big head kick from Vladovich and Phoenix is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Phoenix is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Phoenix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oh Phoenix is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vladovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix trying to control the position.
Vladovich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phoenix seems to have got his legs back now.

Phoenix looking for a guillotine here but Vladovich defends easily.

Phoenix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vladovich is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladovich landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Phoenix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vladovich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vladovich connects with a couple of short punches.

Phoenix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Phoenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vladovich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vladovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Vladovich stays in close to Phoenix's body and controls the position.
Vladovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Vladovich from controlling successfully.
Grigor Vladovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vladovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vladovich wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vladovich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vladovich wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Phoenix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vladovich.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Phoenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vladovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Phoenix is looking for a triangle but Vladovich pushes his legs off easily.

Phoenix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vladovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Vladovich wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.

Phoenix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vladovich is aware though and is defending well.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Vladovich from controlling successfully.
Vladovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vladovich postures up and lands a big shot to Phoenix's brow.
Vladovich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigor Vladovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Phoenix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vladovich momentarily.
Phoenix is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vladovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phoenix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vladovich throws a counter combo.
Vladovich throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Vladovich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Phoenix fails with a takedown attempt.
Vladovich throws a big shot that misses.
Vladovich connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladovich moves out of range as Phoenix throws a body kick.
A jab from Vladovich misses.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but Vladovich breaks away and moves out of range.
Phoenix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from Vladovich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a leg kick
and Vladovich counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Phoenix is looking to clinch.
Vladovich raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Vladovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix moves out of range as Vladovich strikes.
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Vladovich circles away.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vladovich.
A big left from Vladovich misses.
It looked like Phoenix was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Phoenix looks to clinch
letting Vladovich counter with a right hand.
Phoenix throws a head kick that Vladovich semi-blocks.
Vladovich avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix looks for the body kick but Vladovich saw that one coming.
Vladovich is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vladovich looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick
and Vladovich counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vladovich throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Vladovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vladovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vladovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses
and Vladovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vladovich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phoenix. Phoenix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phoenix swings for the body but Vladovich moves out of range.
Vladovich throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Vladovich drops Phoenix with a naaaaasty hook - Phoenix is in real trouble here! Vladovich dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigor Vladovich!
Our winner, Grigor Vladovich, 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.