PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Perry (ranked 6922 p4p, 4955 weight class) and Short Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Perry
vs
Phoenix

185 cm
21
175
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
177
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Perry !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Short Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Perry closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Perry has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Perry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phoenix letting Perry take a breather here.
Perry looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Perry misses with a knee to the head.

Phoenix pulls guard effortlessly.
Phoenix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perry manages to get himself to full guard.

Perry throws his legs up looking for a submission but Phoenix uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix controls the position from side control.
Phoenix has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Phoenix tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Perry is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Phoenix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Phoenix thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix throws some wild stikes that Perry manages to avoid easily.
Phoenix controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Perry wants to hold on but Phoenix pushes him away.
Perry tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Phoenix has taken his back.
Perry tries to roll but Phoenix sticks to his back.
Phoenix controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Phoenix is looking for the choke from the back position but Perry is controlling his hands well.
Perry is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Phoenix has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phoenix struggling to land strikes to the head as Perry covers up.

Perry showing good submission defense here.

Phoenix working for a choke but Perry is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phoenix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perry , pushing him back against the cage.
Phoenix is trying to break the clinch but Perry is controlling him.
Phoenix has Perry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Perry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Perry lands a hook that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Perry .
Phoenix tries to pull guard but Perry won't allow it.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Perry .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix trying to control the position but instead, Perry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phoenix into the cage.
Phoenix is trying to break free.
Phoenix is trying to pull guard but Perry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jon Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Short Phoenix.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry is trying to stall.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
Phoenix dodges an elbow strike from Perry .
Perry wants to take the fight to the mat but Phoenix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Perry misses with a punch to the body.
Perry is leaning against Phoenix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Perry looking to throw knees to the head but Phoenix is blocking nicely.
Perry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Perry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phoenix avoids it.
Perry lands an elbow just above Phoenix 's eye.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Perry .
Perry is looking to control Phoenix's arms but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Perry has his back to the cage.
Perry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix avoiding damage as Perry throws knees to the body.

Perry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix swats away the attempt to clinch by Perry .
Phoenix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perry tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
Perry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phoenix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix looks for a takedown but Perry sprawls well.
Perry is looking to clinch but Phoenix is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perry moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off.
Perry shoots in but Phoenix avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.

Phoenix takes the fight into the clinch.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but Perry forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Perry fails to pull guard.
Perry looking to stall.
Phoenix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Perry can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
The referee calls for Perry to work.
Phoenix looking to stall.
Phoenix drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Perry gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phoenix prevents the takedown attempt.
Perry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phoenix content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phoenix just leaning against Perry , taking a breather.
Phoenix fails to pull guard.
Perry prevents Phoenix from breaking the clinch.
Jon Perry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perry misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry prevents the takedown attempt.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix wants to get back to striking at distance but Perry won't allow it.
Perry looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Perry dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Phoenix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perry defends it nicely.
Perry tries to clinch but Phoenix moves out of range.

Perry forces Phoenix back against the cage and clinches.
Perry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phoenix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Perry tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Perry moves out of range as Phoenix throws a body kick.
Perry is looking to clinch.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Perry avoids it with no problem.

Phoenix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perry , pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Perry back against the cage.
Perry lands an elbow that stopped Phoenix in his tracks for a moment.
Perry throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Perry lands an elbow that stopped Phoenix in his tracks for a moment.
Phoenix letting Perry take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phoenix prevents it.
Perry is trying to stall.
Phoenix tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perry smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phoenix.
Jon Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Short Phoenix.

Phoenix drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phoenix stops Perry from standing up.
Short Phoenix has got the better of the ground game so far.

Phoenix stands and steps away. Perry gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Phoenix clinches.
Perry is looking for a takedown.

Phoenix pulls guard.
Perry tries to free his leg and advance position but Phoenix is retaining full guard.

Phoenix is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Perry presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Perry has hold of one of Phoenix's legs. Phoenix is fighting the takedown attempt but Perry gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Phoenix is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Perry tries to pull guard but Phoenix holds him up against the cage and eventually Perry drops back down to his feet.

Phoenix jumps guard and drags Perry to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws a big elbow that misses.
Phoenix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perry wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Perry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Phoenix keeping full guard, as Perry tries to pass.
Perry wants to stand and escape but instead Phoenix has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Perry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perry 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.
Phoenix throwing strikes from guard but Perry blocks nicely.
Phoenix forces his way into half guard.
Perry wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Short Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phoenix has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Short Phoenix!