PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Burneika (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.

Phoenix
vs
Burneika

200 cm
20
288 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

210 cm
22
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Phoenix !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Burneika!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burneika clinches with his opponent.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Burneika.
Burneika gets through Phoenix 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burneika.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burneika's elbow.
Burneika tries to work over Phoenix 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burneika cracks Phoenix with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burneika scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix 's head.
Burneika softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burneika using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Burneika manages to break the clinch.
Burneika is looking to clinch.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burneika tries to clinch up.
Burneika misses with a double jab
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burneika throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Burneika looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Phoenix swats away the attempt to clinch by Burneika.
Burneika tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burneika slips a jab from Phoenix .
The fight stays on the outside here - Burneika looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burneika moves away.
Phoenix swinging wildly here.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Burneika's head but Burneika sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burneika slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix .
Burneika lands a head shot.
Burneika tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Burneika is just out of range.
Burneika lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Phoenix throws out a powerful jab.
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burneika.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burneika takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burneika tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Burneika tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burneika scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burneika throws a head kick that misses.
Robert Burneika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Burneika.
Burneika defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.

Burneika drops Phoenix with a left and a right! Oh, Phoenix is hurt - Burneika dives into side control looking to finish!

Phoenix is rocked!

It looks like Simon Phoenix has been cut.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burneika happy to just control the position for now.
Oh Phoenix is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phoenix is trying to improve his position.
Burneika tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Phoenix is trying to get back to half guard.
Phoenix seems to have got his legs back now.
Burneika controls the position.
Burneika fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Phoenix is trying to get back to his feet.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burneika off and has taken his back!
Burneika wants to control his opponent's hands but Phoenix gets his hands free.
Phoenix is hanging on to Burneika's back as he tries to escape.
Burneika trying to control the action but Phoenix just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Burneika trying to control but not successfully.

Phoenix decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Burneika tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Burneika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burneika misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Burneika moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burneika clinches with his opponent.
Burneika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Burneika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix tries to circle away but Burneika has him pinned against the cage.
Phoenix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burneika lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Burneika.
Phoenix avoids a wild elbow strike from Burneika.
Burneika cracks Phoenix with a nice body shot.
Phoenix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burneika has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Burneika.

Burneika's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burneika lands a high kick!
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phoenix is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Burneika Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Phoenix is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robert Burneika!