PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rellik X (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fenix might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eagles - In The City. X has chosen I Gotta Feeling as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Fenix
vs
X

193 cm
28
215 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

194 cm
30
215 lbs
15 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Fenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rellik X!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from X.
X looks to land a combination but Fenix avoids it well.
X misses with a double jab
and Fenix counters with a left and a right that stings X.
X shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fenix defends it nicely.
Fenix swings for the body but X moves out of range.
Fenix stuffs the takedown.
X throws a nice looking combination but Fenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Fenix shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. X manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
X keeping moving, preventing Fenix from controlling successfully.
Fenix pushing down on X's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fenix is keen to just control but X is a slippery customer.

We're going to have a standup here because Marcus Fenix wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fenix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
X takes one to the chin there.
X shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fenix sprawls well. Fenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. X gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcus Fenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rellik X.
No joy there for X, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
X lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fenix circles away quickly and effectively.
X throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fenix lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fenix throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from X.
X tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fenix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fenix is looking to clinch but X is avoiding it.
X swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fenix counters with an outside leg kick.
Fenix motions for X to come forward. Fenix throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rellik X seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
X fails in his attempt to clinch.
X throws a series of punches but Fenix avoids them all with ease.
Fenix misses with a two punch combination.
X connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
X misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix scores with a sloppy right hand. X should have avoided that one.
X checks a leg kick.
X fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Fenix. Those never looked like landing.
X shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fenix as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fenix.
Fenix fakes the leg kick and cracks X in the body.
Fenix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before X can pounce on him.
Fenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
X doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
X looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from X.
X throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenix takes a swing at X's ribcage but misses.
Fenix is looking to wear down X with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Fenix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fenix in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Fenix is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. X can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fenix thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Fenix goes for an armbar but he's not got it… X turns into him and now he's in Fenix's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Fenix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by X!
X takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fenix.
X swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
X rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for X.
Fenix throws a nice looking combination but X bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
X takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Fenix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Fenix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fenix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fenix looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Fenix swings around for an armbar but X sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fenix's guard.
X slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

X is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fenix has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fenix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
X wants to control but Fenix is keeping him busy.
Fenix is trying to improve his position.
Fenix sneaks back into half guard.
Fenix wants to improve his position but X is controlling well.
X looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Fenix actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix wants to get back to full guard.
X is pressing down on Fenix's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fenix is holding on for now.
X works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fenix bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

X looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fenix throwing strikes from guard but X blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

X has his foot on Fenix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fenix works his way back into a safe position though.
Fenix is pushing down on X's leg trying to pass to half guard. X is fighting to maintain full guard but Fenix has managed to sneak the leg through.

Fenix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but X sees it coming and defends easily.
X is refusing to be controlled, as Fenix sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fenix landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Fenix dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Fenix closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fenix lands in his opponent's guard.
Fenix is looking to work some ground and pound but X has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
X keeping moving, preventing Fenix from controlling successfully.
Fenix passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fenix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but X sees it coming and defends easily.
Fenix uses his free foot to push down on X's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for X.
X sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fenix uses his free foot to push down on X's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for X.
Fenix throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix looking to control but X is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fenix lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fenix trying to control but X is having none of it.
Fenix thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fenix goes for an armbar but X turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from X.
Fenix 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.
Fenix is working hard here to advance position.

Fenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fenix striking off his back but it's not causing X any problems.
Fenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that X can do to turn this around?
Fenix manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Fenix moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, X has worked his arm free - good work by X!
Marcus Fenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fenix in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... X is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Fenix!
Marcus Fenix took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.