PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tink Tankerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Pheonix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Pheonix is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Tankerson
vs
Pheonix

176 cm
26
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tink Tankerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Pheonix!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tankerson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tankerson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pheonix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tankerson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pheonix stuffs the takedown attempt from Tankerson. Tankerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Pheonix throws a head kick that misses.
Tankerson lands a jab.
Tankerson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tankerson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pheonix.
A head kick misses from Pheonix.
Pheonix tries to move into range but Tankerson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pheonix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pheonix throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pheonix tries a head kick but it misses.
Pheonix misses with a head kick.
Pheonix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Tankerson misses.
Pheonix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Pheonix.
Pheonix scores with a nice body kick.
Tankerson throws the left hand but Pheonix avoids the punch easily.
Pheonix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pheonix. That's going to slow Tankerson down.
Tankerson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tink Tankerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheonix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tankerson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pheonix avoids it really well and circles away.
Tankerson misses with an uppercut.
Pheonix misses with a body kick.
Pheonix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Pheonix slams his shin into Tankerson's torso.
Tankerson throws a jab when Pheonix was well out of range.
Tankerson tries to land a leg kick but Pheonix saw it coming and moves away.
Pheonix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tankerson.
Pheonix throws a head kick but Tankerson moves out of range.
Tankerson misses with an uppercut. Pheonix saw that one coming.
Tankerson loads up on a big right hand but Pheonix slips the punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Pheonix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tankerson is breathing heavily.
Pheonix throws a front kick that sends Tankerson stumbling back into the cage.
Pheonix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pheonix lands a high kick!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tankerson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pheonix.
Pheonix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pheonix lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pheonix scores with a push kick.
Tankerson takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix thumps Tankerson with a low kick.
Crunch! Pheonix slams his shin into Tankerson's torso.
Tankerson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pheonix.
Pheonix scores with a kick to the body.
Aaron Pheonix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pheonix scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tankerson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pheonix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crunch! Pheonix slams his shin into Tankerson's torso.
Pheonix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pheonix throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body kick there by Pheonix.
Tankerson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pheonix throws a front kick that sends Tankerson stumbling back into the cage.
Pheonix scores with a kick to the body.
Pheonix throws a head kick but Tankerson moves out of range.
Tankerson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pheonix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tankerson avoids the head kick by Pheonix.
Tankerson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pheonix.
Tankerson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tankerson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pheonix. That one must have hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pheonix.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Pheonix.
Tankerson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Pheonix.
Pheonix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Pheonix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pheonix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pheonix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tankerson.
Pheonix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tankerson throws a low kick but Pheonix avoids it.
Pheonix throws a front kick that sends Tankerson stumbling back into the cage.
Pheonix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pheonix avoids the body shot from Tankerson.
Both fighters circling a little - Pheonix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That kick from Pheonix tenderised Tankerson's leg. Tankerson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pheonix.
Pheonix lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pheonix scoring well with a low kick there.
Tankerson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pheonix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pheonix throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pheonix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pheonix thows a body kick. Tankerson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tankerson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pheonix throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pheonix.
Pheonix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tankerson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tankerson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pheonix lands with a slapping head kick.
Tankerson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pheonix scores with a leg kick.
Tankerson blocks a head kick by Pheonix.
Tankerson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tankerson looks to land a left hand but Pheonix moved out of range nicely.
Pheonix throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pheonix tries a head kick but it misses.
Pheonix lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Pheonix.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pheonix.
Pheonix scoring well with a low kick there.
Pheonix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tankerson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pheonix explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pheonix throws a head kick that half lands.
Tankerson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pheonix connects with a high kick.
Pheonix misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A solid leg kick lands there for Pheonix.
Pheonix lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tankerson will feel that in the morning.
Pheonix lands with a slapping head kick.
Pheonix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pheonix misses with a head kick.
Pheonix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tankerson's head.
Pheonix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pheonix lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pheonix connects with a high kick.
Tankerson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pheonix.
Pheonix tries a head kick but it misses.
Pheonix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tankerson's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pheonix.
Aaron Pheonix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pheonix delivers a nice body kick.
Pheonix tries a head kick but it misses.
Pheonix lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tankerson will feel that in the morning.
Tankerson blocks a head kick by Pheonix.
Tankerson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pheonix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pheonix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tankerson.
Tankerson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tankerson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pheonix. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheonix throws a sloppy head kick and Tankerson moves out of range easily.
Pheonix throws a head kick that Tankerson semi-blocks.
Pheonix staying out of range there.
Pheonix lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tankerson will feel that in the morning.
Pheonix throws a sloppy head kick and Tankerson moves out of range easily.
Pheonix scores with a spinning back kick!
Pheonix fakes the leg kick and cracks Tankerson in the body.
Pheonix tries a head kick but it misses.
Tankerson shoots for a double leg takedown but Pheonix sprawls well. He's pushed Tankerson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tankerson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pheonix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pheonix scores with a nice body kick.
Pheonix keeps Tankerson at a distance using the push kick.
Pheonix tries a head kick but it misses.
Tankerson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pheonix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pheonix pushes Tankerson away with a front kick.
Tankerson avoids the head kick by Pheonix.
Pheonix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pheonix throws a head kick that misses.
Pheonix throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pheonix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix fakes the leg kick and cracks Tankerson in the body.
Pheonix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tankerson moves out of range of the body kick.
Pheonix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tankerson.
Pheonix throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tankerson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tankerson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pheonix throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pheonix connects with a solid leg kick.
Pheonix scores with a head kick. Tankerson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pheonix throws a head kick but Tankerson moves out of range.
Pheonix throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pheonix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pheonix scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Pheonix.
Tankerson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big right from Tankerson misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pheonix - that will leave a mark!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pheonix.
Pheonix tries a head kick but it misses.
Tankerson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tankerson digs a good body shot into Pheonix's ribs.
Pheonix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankerson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tankerson blocks a head kick by Pheonix.
Pheonix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pheonix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tankerson throws out the jab.
Pheonix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tankerson.
That kick from Pheonix tenderised Tankerson's leg. Tankerson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pheonix plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pheonix tries to land a front kick but Tankerson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pheonix blocks a head kick by Tankerson.
Pheonix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tankerson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tink Tankerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pheonix scores with a head kick.
Tankerson blocks a head kick by Pheonix.
Pheonix throws a head kick that Tankerson semi-blocks.
Pheonix tries a head kick but it misses.
Pheonix throws a nice head kick!
Pheonix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tankerson throws out the jab.
Pheonix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Pheonix.
Pheonix pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pheonix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pheonix throws a sloppy head kick and Tankerson moves out of range easily.
Tankerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pheonix takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Tankerson finds it's way through Pheonix's defenses.
Tankerson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pheonix as he jumps to the side.
Pheonix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tankerson's calf.
Pheonix blocks a head kick by Tankerson.
A head kick by Pheonix misses
and Tankerson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tankerson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pheonix.
Both fighters circling a little - Pheonix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tankerson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters circling a little - Pheonix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pheonix connects with a solid leg kick.
Pheonix tries a head kick but it misses.
Tankerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pheonix lands with a kick to the temple. Tankerson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pheonix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pheonix connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Pheonix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tankerson misses with a hook.
Pheonix tries a head kick but it misses.
Pheonix throws a low kick but Tankerson moves out of range easily.
No luck for Tankerson with that takedown attempt.
Tankerson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tankerson throws a hook to the side of Pheonix's head but Pheonix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pheonix lands a head kick!
A cross from Tankerson lands.
Tankerson looks to land a right hand but Pheonix moved out of range.
Pheonix scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tankerson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tankerson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Pheonix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pheonix lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pheonix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pheonix misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pheonix avoids the head kick by Tankerson.
Nice body kick from Pheonix.
Pheonix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tankerson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pheonix - the referee stops the clock and Tankerson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pheonix. Tankerson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aaron Pheonix seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheonix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tankerson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tankerson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tankerson moves out of range of the body kick.
Pheonix throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pheonix. That's going to slow Tankerson down.
A solid body kick from Pheonix.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pheonix.
Pheonix pushes Tankerson away with a front kick.
Tankerson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pheonix. Pheonix obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pheonix.
Nice body kick from Pheonix.
Pheonix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Pheonix.
Tankerson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pheonix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pheonix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pheonix throws a leg kick which misses Tankerson's front leg but catches the back leg as Tankerson tries to avoid it.
Pheonix explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pheonix lands a head kick. Tankerson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pheonix lands with a kick to the temple. Tankerson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tankerson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pheonix. That one must have hurt.
Tink Tankerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankerson blocks a head kick by Pheonix.
Tankerson fails with a takedown attempt.
Pheonix lands with a kick to the temple. Tankerson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pheonix throws a nice head kick!

Tankerson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pheonix's half guard.
Tankerson wants to pass to mount but Pheonix is defending the position.
Pheonix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tankerson.

Tankerson wants to work for an arm triangle but Pheonix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pheonix is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankerson trying to control the pace.
Pheonix gets back to full guard.
Pheonix has momentary wrist control but Tankerson slips an elbow through the middle.
Pheonix throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tankerson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tankerson wants to control from the top but Pheonix keeps moving.
Tankerson won't allow Pheonix to sweep him here.
Tankerson passes Pheonix's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pheonix tries to get to full guard but Tankerson has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pheonix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tankerson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pheonix's head.
Pheonix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tankerson stopping the sweep attempt from Pheonix.
Aaron Pheonix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tankerson thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pheonix trying to control the position.
Tankerson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tankerson throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Pheonix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pheonix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Aaron Pheonix!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Aaron Pheonix!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Aaron Pheonix!

Aaron Pheonix wins by unanimous decision!