PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Revenger Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob McCallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCallister comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Momma said knock you out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Phoenix
vs
McCallister

178 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Revenger Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacob McCallister!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallister dives in and grabs Phoenix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phoenix pushes down on McCallister's head and hops out.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. McCallister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for McCallister with that takedown attempt.
Donk. Phoenix catches McCallister right on the button with a cross.
McCallister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jacob McCallister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. McCallister does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCallister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but McCallister persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.
Revenger Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob McCallister.
Phoenix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCallister.
McCallister fails with a takedown attempt.
McCallister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCallister wants to clinch up but Phoenix keeps it at a distance.

Phoenix moves into range and clinches up with McCallister.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.

Phoenix manages to break the clinch.
McCallister takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCallister takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCallister with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
Phoenix clobbers McCallister with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCallister slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix.
McCallister tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phoenix swivels and escapes.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCallister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
McCallister looks winded!
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCallister.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Phoenix has closed the distance and engaged McCallister in a clinch.
A short left from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCallister or not.
Phoenix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCallister or not.

Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCallister takes one to the side of the head.
Phoenix digs a good hook to McCallister's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCallister moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

McCallister is rocked!
McCallister tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
McCallister is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks McCallister with an uppercut!
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.

Phoenix moves into the clinch successfully.
McCallister seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.

Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix stuns McCallister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Phoenix has closed the distance and engaged McCallister in a clinch.
McCallister tries for a takedown but Phoenix manages to get underhooks.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
McCallister takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCallister has Phoenix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phoenix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Phoenix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCallister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
McCallister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCallister takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
McCallister's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCallister scrambles back to his feet.
McCallister is trying desperately to land a takedown but Phoenix is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McCallister.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCallister tries for a takedown but Phoenix circles away easily
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Phoenix.
McCallister takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phoenix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCallister.
McCallister takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCallister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCallister tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.

McCallister forces Phoenix back against the cage and clinches.
Phoenix is working McCallister over against the cage.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of McCallister backwards.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCallister is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.

Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
McCallister walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
McCallister on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Phoenix forces McCallister back against the cage and clinches.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of McCallister backwards.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCallister backwards.

Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.
McCallister doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCallister thinking.
Revenger Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob McCallister.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a combination. McCallister tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Revenger Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCallister tries to close the distance and clinch but Phoenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phoenix moves into range and connects with a jab.

Phoenix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCallister can do to turn this around?
McCallister is trying to pull guard but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phoenix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCallister.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Phoenix.
A right hand to the body from Phoenix.
McCallister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phoenix lands an uppercut.

Phoenix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCallister shoots in and drives through. Phoenix sprawls well.
McCallister tries to clinch but Phoenix moves away

and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

McCallister gets tackled into the cage by Phoenix. Phoenix maintains the clinch.
Phoenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCallister is looking for a takedown.
Phoenix gets through McCallister's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCallister takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Phoenix.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of McCallister's head.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of McCallister's head.
McCallister is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Phoenix is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Revenger Phoenix dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCallister.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCallister looks for a takedown but Phoenix sprawls well.
McCallister wants to clinch up but Phoenix keeps it at a distance.
McCallister has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix tests McCallister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCallister takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCallister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
McCallister takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallister takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCallister takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCallister takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phoenix's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCallister under the eye.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into McCallister's ribs.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Phoenix cracks McCallister with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCallister doesn't seem phased though.
Phoenix misses with the combination.
McCallister takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCallister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
Revenger Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob McCallister.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown.
Jacob McCallister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands with an uppercut that bounces McCallister off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCallister takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

McCallister gets tackled into the cage by Phoenix. Phoenix maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Revenger Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCallister.
Phoenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCallister wants to take the fight to the mat but Phoenix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Phoenix cracks McCallister with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.

Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy right hand. McCallister should have avoided that one.
Phoenix clobbers McCallister with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that drops McCallister like a sack of potatoes! Phoenix dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Revenger Phoenix!