PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hyabusa (ranked 5133 p4p, 487 weight class) and Phil Phenoix (ranked 5117 p4p, 486 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hyabusa
vs
Phenoix

192 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
24
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Hyabusa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Phenoix!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phenoix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hyabusa defends well and Phenoix ends up having to push Hyabusa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phenoix shoots in for a takedown but Hyabusa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Phenoix closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hyabusa did well to prevent Phenoix getting side control.
Hyabusa is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phenoix in particular looking to stall.
Phenoix lands with a punch from half guard.
Hyabusa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyabusa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Phenoix seems to be working for a kimura but Hyabusa defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa tries to roll over but Phenoix keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phenoix is trying to control. Hyabusa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phenoix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hyabusa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hyabusa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hyabusa tries to get out of the position.
Hyabusa is looking for a sweep. Phenoix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyabusa keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hyabusa wants to control the action here but instead Phenoix manages to pass to full mount!
Phenoix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hyabusa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hyabusa is looking to get to half guard.
Hyabusa is squirming around, avoiding Phenoix's attempts to control the action.
Phenoix has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hyabusa's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Phenoix looking to control but Hyabusa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hyabusa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Phenoix looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phenoix throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Phenoix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hyabusa is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Phenoix there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phenoix wants to control the pace but Hyabusa is squirming around nicely.
Hyabusa is working to get back to half guard.
Phenoix looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phenoix trying to control but Hyabusa is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Phenoix dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Phenoix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phenoix ducks under a wild hook from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phenoix.
Hyabusa connects with a nice looking jab.
Phenoix dives in for a single leg takedown but Hyabusa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hyabusa throwing a counter right hand but Phenoix manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phenoix or perhaps it was just good defense by Hyabusa, which made it look bad.
Hyabusa thuds his right hand into Phenoix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phenoix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hyabusa as he avoids it easily.
As Phenoix backs away, Hyabusa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ryu Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Phenoix.
Hyabusa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phenoix throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Hyabusa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa avoids the body shot from Phenoix.
An attempted straight right counter from Hyabusa misses the target.
Phenoix dives in for a single leg takedown but Hyabusa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Phenoix backs away, Hyabusa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Phil Phenoix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyabusa throws a body punch but Phenoix moves out of range.

Phenoix shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hyabusa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Phenoix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Phenoix stopping the sweep attempt from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa is working hard here to advance position.
Phenoix trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Phenoix throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Phenoix doesn't manage to clinch there - Hyabusa circles away.
Phenoix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phenoix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hyabusa misses with a hook. Phenoix ducked under it nicely.
Hyabusa blocks a head kick by Phenoix.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa misses with a body kick.
Phenoix with the counter takedown but Hyabusa avoids it easily.
Phenoix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phenoix missing with a left hand there. Hyabusa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Phenoix fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hyabusa to the ground. Phenoix is now in Hyabusa's guard.
Phenoix is standing up over Hyabusa. Hyabusa looks to escape but Phenoix dives into side control.
Hyabusa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Hyabusa gets back to half guard.
Hyabusa keeping control of the position.
Phenoix is keen to just control but Hyabusa is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phenoix is working away from the top position though.
Hyabusa wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phenoix wants to pass to mount but Hyabusa is defending the position.
Hyabusa is refusing to be controlled, as Phenoix sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Hyabusa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Phenoix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phenoix shoots for a takedown but Hyabusa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phenoix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phenoix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hyabusa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyabusa slaps away a takedown attempt from Phenoix, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryu Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Phenoix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phenoix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hyabusa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Phenoix looks to move away, Hyabusa throws a big counter combo but Phenoix just gets out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phenoix.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phenoix dives in for a single leg takedown but Hyabusa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hyabusa swats away the attempt to clinch by Phenoix.
Hyabusa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryu Hyabusa is winning the standup battle so far.
Phenoix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hyabusa throws a looping overhand right but Phenoix ducks down to avoid it.
Phenoix fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phenoix.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phenoix or perhaps it was just good defense by Hyabusa, which made it look bad.
Phenoix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hyabusa tries to avoid it but Phenoix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hyabusa to the ground. Hyabusa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Hyabusa misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa throws a hook but Phenoix blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyabusa. Phenoix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phenoix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Hyabusa does no damage.
Hyabusa throws a front kick aimed at Phenoix's knee but Phenoix avoids it well.
Hyabusa throws a looping overhand right but Phenoix ducks down to avoid it.
Phenoix darts in looking for a takedown but Hyabusa gets double underhooks and turns Phenoix into the cage.
Hyabusa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phenoix shoots in for a takedown but Hyabusa shows good takedown defense.
Phenoix ducks under a wild hook from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phenoix.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hyabusa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hyabusa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hyabusa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Phil Phenoix has got the better of the ground game so far.
The strikes coming from Hyabusa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Phenoix struggling a bit here.
Hyabusa in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phenoix takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hyabusa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hyabusa lands a decent elbow from side control.
Phenoix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hyabusa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phenoix seems a little lost for a moment, as Hyabusa dominates the positioning.
Phenoix isn't going anywhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Hyabusa clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Phenoix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hyabusa!
Hyabusa wants to control but Phenoix postures up.
Hyabusa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hyabusa is trying to stand back up but Phenoix is controlling him
Hyabusa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyabusa wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phenoix is looking to take a break and control but Hyabusa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hyabusa is defending against the submission attempts here by Phenoix.
Phenoix wants to pass to mount but Hyabusa is defending the position.
Phenoix is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hyabusa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phenoix.
Phenoix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hyabusa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hyabusa looks to land a left hand but Phenoix moved out of range nicely.
Hyabusa throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyabusa throws the left hand but Phenoix avoids the punch easily.
Phil Phenoix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phenoix dives in and grabs Hyabusa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hyabusa pushes down on Phenoix's head and hops out.
Hyabusa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hyabusa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phenoix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hyabusa's waist but Hyabusa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phenoix off to one side.
Hyabusa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phenoix counters with a right hand to the body.
Phenoix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phenoix looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hyabusa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryu Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Phenoix.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phenoix tries to clinch up.
Hyabusa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phenoix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phenoix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hyabusa scores with a sloppy right hand. Phenoix should have avoided that one.
Phenoix tries to clinch up but Hyabusa circles away and keeps his distance.

Hyabusa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Phenoix quickly recovers to half guard.
Hyabusa not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phenoix wants to control but Hyabusa is keeping busy.
Hyabusa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hyabusa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Hyabusa had his way with Phil Phenoix in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hyabusa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Phenoix. Those never looked like landing.
Phenoix fails to land the takedown.
Phenoix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hyabusa defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hyabusa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Phenoix tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hyabusa is in Phenoix's guard.
Phenoix is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Phenoix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hyabusa is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa 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.
Hyabusa landing some decent shots from guard.
Hyabusa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hyabusa advances position into side control!

That's two 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.
Phenoix is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hyabusa is controlling him well.
Hyabusa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Phenoix tries to improve position but can't.
Phenoix is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hyabusa throws an elbow but Phenoix slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa is putting a hurting on Phenoix here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hyabusa in side control, throwing shots but Phenoix defends.
Phenoix is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hyabusa off and has taken his back!
Phenoix struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hyabusa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hyabusa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phenoix on the ground.
Hyabusa gets back to full guard.
Phenoix won't allow Hyabusa to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa wants to improve his position but instead Phenoix has moved into half guard.
Phenoix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hyabusa's head.
Hyabusa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hyabusa moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hyabusa has his hands on Phenoix's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Hyabusa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hyabusa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Hyabusa!
Ryu Hyabusa is the new lightweight champion!