PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Porttikongi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix has chosen Phoenix as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Porttikongi
vs
Phoenix

190 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

187 cm
23
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Porttikongi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Porttikongi has managed to clinch.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Porttikongi.

It looks like Paul Phoenix has been cut.

Phoenix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries for a takedown but Porttikongi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alistair Porttikongi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Phoenix scores with a takedown into Porttikongi's guard.
Porttikongi pulls Phoenix in close to his closed guard and prevents Phoenix from doing any damage or advancing position.

Porttikongi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phoenix defends it easily.
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Porttikongi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix stops Porttikongi from standing up.

Phoenix stands and steps away. Porttikongi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Phoenix shoots in and drives through. Porttikongi sprawls well.
Alistair Porttikongi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Phoenix.
Phoenix dives in and grabs Porttikongi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Porttikongi pushes down on Phoenix's head and hops out.
Phoenix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Porttikongi circles away.
Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Porttikongi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Porttikongi is having none of it.
Porttikongi tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Phoenix counters with a single leg into guard. Porttikongi didn't expect that.
Porttikongi has a closed guard, preventing Phoenix from standing up.
Phoenix looks gassed!
Porttikongi working a defensive guard here.
Phoenix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porttikongi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phoenix.

Porttikongi is looking for a triangle but Phoenix pushes his legs off easily.
Phoenix won't allow Porttikongi to sweep him here.

Porttikongi looking for subs off his back but Phoenix has passed one foot through into half guard.
Porttikongi is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Porttikongi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Porttikongi wants it to stay on the feet.
Porttikongi misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porttikongi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porttikongi wants to clinch but Phoenix slips to the side

and Phoenix counters by clinching up.
Porttikongi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Porttikongi up against the ropes.
Porttikongi digs a right hand into Phoenix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phoenix's gas tank.
Porttikongi prevents Phoenix from breaking the clinch.
Porttikongi tries to score a body lock takedown but Phoenix shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Porttikongi works on Phoenix's body with a couple of short punches.
Porttikongi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Porttikongi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phoenix pulls his leg out and moves away.
Porttikongi tries to clinch

and Phoenix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Phoenix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Porttikongi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Porttikongi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Porttikongi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Porttikongi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porttikongi pushes Phoenix back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix has Porttikongi pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Porttikongi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Porttikongi is trying to trip Phoenix. He has hold of a leg but Phoenix is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Porttikongi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Porttikongi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porttikongi is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Porttikongi pushing down on Phoenix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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 Alistair Porttikongi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Phoenix's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Porttikongi wants to clinch

and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but Porttikongi holds him up against the ropes and eventually Phoenix drops back down to his feet.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but Porttikongi holds him up against the ropes and eventually Phoenix drops back down to his feet.
Phoenix jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Porttikongi walks away with a smile on his face. Phoenix gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alistair Porttikongi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Phoenix.
Porttikongi tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Porttikongi clinches but Phoenix breaks the clinch

and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phoenix.
Porttikongi lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix tries for a takedown. No joy.

Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Porttikongi wants to clinch but Phoenix slips to the side

and Phoenix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phoenix tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Porttikongi smiles and moves away.

Phoenix closes the distance and pushes Porttikongi back into the ropes.

Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
Porttikongi closes the distance but Phoenix moves to the side

and Phoenix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phoenix looking for a takedown.
Porttikongi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porttikongi lands a shot to the body.
Porttikongi wants a takedown but no success here.
Porttikongi lands a right hand.
Porttikongi wants a takedown.
Phoenix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Porttikongi.
Porttikongi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Porttikongi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Porttikongi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Porttikongi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Porttikongi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Porttikongi lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Porttikongi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porttikongi.
Porttikongi is trying to drag Phoenix to the mat but Phoenix just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A short left from Porttikongi.
A short uppercut from Porttikongi.
Porttikongi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Porttikongi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Porttikongi is pressed up against the ropes. Phoenix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Porttikongi down to the mat. Porttikongi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Porttikongi looks to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a one-two to the body.
Porttikongi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Porttikongi tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Porttikongi looks to clinch
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phoenix dives in and grabs Porttikongi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Porttikongi pushes down on Phoenix's head and hops out.
Porttikongi tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Alistair Porttikongi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porttikongi tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.

Porttikongi forces Phoenix back against the ropes and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Porttikongi.
Phoenix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Phoenix tries to circle away but Porttikongi has him pinned against the ropes.

Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Porttikongi throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but Porttikongi won't allow it.
Porttikongi lands a right hand.
Porttikongi lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Porttikongi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porttikongi.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Porttikongi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Porttikongi works on Phoenix's body with a couple of short punches.
Phoenix gets underhooks to prevent Porttikongi's takedown attempt.
Phoenix prevents the takedown attempt.
Porttikongi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Phoenix has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Porttikongi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Phoenix gets his hands free as Porttikongi looks to control.

Phoenix working for a choke but Porttikongi is defending well.
Porttikongi breaks Phoenix's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Porttikongi stands up from Phoenix's guard - Porttikongi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.
Porttikongi is looking to clinch but Phoenix is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Phoenix or perhaps it was just good defense by Porttikongi which made him look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Porttikongi darts in trying to clinch

and Phoenix counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Porttikongi's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alistair Porttikongi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Phoenix's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Porttikongi looks to clinch

and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.

Phoenix breaks from the clinch.

Porttikongi closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Porttikongi.

Phoenix ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Phoenix no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Porttikongi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porttikongi is one step ahead there.
Porttikongi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Phoenix wants to get back to full guard.
Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phoenix is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porttikongi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Phoenix!
Porttikongi wants to take his opponent's back but Phoenix doesn't allow it.
Phoenix tries to lock up and control but Porttikongi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Porttikongi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phoenix tries to improve his position but instead Porttikongi has taken his back!
Porttikongi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Phoenix is trying to break free.

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.
Porttikongi wants to control but Phoenix is keeping busy.

Porttikongi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Porttikongi has the hooks in. Phoenix is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Phoenix looking very determined here, making life difficult for Porttikongi.
Phoenix trying to control the hands but Porttikongi breaks the grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Porttikongi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Phoenix trying to control the hands but Porttikongi won't let him.
Porttikongi is looking to control Phoenix but Phoenix is wriggling around and keeping busy.

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 breaks Porttikongi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Porttikongi keeping moving, preventing Phoenix from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Porttikongi clinches up with Phoenix and pushes him back against the ropes.
Porttikongi avoiding damage as Phoenix throws knees to the body.
Porttikongi lands a shot to the body.

Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Porttikongi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Porttikongi has closed the distance and engaged Phoenix in a clinch.
Porttikongi wants a takedown but no success here.
Phoenix gets underhooks to prevent Porttikongi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Porttikongi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porttikongi.
Paul Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Porttikongi on the inside.
Phoenix blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Porttikongi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Porttikongi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alistair Porttikongi!