PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fe FoFum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Phoenix
vs
FoFum

185 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
223 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaun Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fe FoFum!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FoFum throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
Phoenix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fe FoFum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown but FoFum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from FoFum.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
FoFum throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phoenix.

FoFum clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
FoFum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
FoFum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix tries to counter by moving into the clinch but FoFum manages to circle out of the way.
FoFum misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
FoFum tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
FoFum tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
FoFum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
FoFum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.
FoFum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phoenix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but FoFum defends well and Phoenix ends up having to push FoFum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
FoFum throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from FoFum.
FoFum lands with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phoenix.
FoFum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phoenix circles away.
No joy there for FoFum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

FoFum rushes Phoenix and presses him up against the cage.
Phoenix is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phoenix prevents a takedown attempt there.

Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from FoFum is defended easily by Phoenix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Phoenix forces FoFum back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

FoFum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

FoFum rushes Phoenix and presses him up against the cage.
FoFum gets underhooks to prevent Phoenix's takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Phoenix.
FoFum is trying to push Phoenix away but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
FoFum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.

FoFum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
FoFum wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
FoFum is trying to pull guard but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.

FoFum manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and FoFum counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoFum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phoenix as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phoenix is defended easily by FoFum.
FoFum has a takedown stuffed.
FoFum misses with a wild combination.
FoFum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As FoFum tries to get set, Phoenix tries to push him back and clinch up but FoFum manages to avoid the attempt.
FoFum fails with a takedown attempt.
FoFum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Phoenix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

FoFum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
FoFum connects with a looping right hand.
FoFum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown.
Phoenix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phoenix is defended easily by FoFum.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from FoFum.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

FoFum forces Phoenix back against the cage and clinches.
Phoenix is trying to break free.
Phoenix avoiding damage as FoFum throws knees to the body.

FoFum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
FoFum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
FoFum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shaun Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fe FoFum.
FoFum has a takedown stuffed.
FoFum tries to clinch but Phoenix moves away
and Phoenix counters with a left and a right that stings FoFum.
Phoenix throws a head kick but FoFum moves out of range.
FoFum looks to land a combination. Phoenix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoFum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
FoFum throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phoenix throws a right hand that FoFum ducks under and follows up with a left that FoFum also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
FoFum lands a front kick.
FoFum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phoenix drops down looking for a counter takedown but FoFum sprawls and moves away.

FoFum scores with a takedown into Phoenix's guard.
FoFum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
FoFum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phoenix is proving hard to escape from.

Phoenix is working an open guard so FoFum takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Phoenix with a lazy takedown attempt
and FoFum counters with a series of strikes. Phoenix will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

FoFum gets in close and instigates a clinch.

FoFum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix tries to clinch but FoFum moves out of range.
FoFum lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix shoots and misses
and FoFum counters with an inside leg kick.

FoFum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

FoFum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
FoFum shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense.
Phoenix is looking for a counter combo.
FoFum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
FoFum misses with a double jab.
FoFum scores with a body shot.
A combination from FoFum does no damage.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FoFum fails with the takedown.
Phoenix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. FoFum tries to avoid it but Phoenix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag FoFum to the ground. FoFum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from FoFum does no damage.
Phoenix half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
FoFum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Phoenix fails with a takedown attempt.
FoFum thuds a left hand into Phoenix's body.
FoFum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
FoFum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
FoFum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phoenix misses with a takedown attempt - FoFum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fe FoFum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

FoFum scores with the left hand. Phoenix knows he should have avoided that one.
FoFum goes for a double leg but Phoenix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phoenix continues to drive forward.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from FoFum.

FoFum gets in close and instigates a clinch.

FoFum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fe FoFum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
FoFum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
FoFum throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Phoenix was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Phoenix moves into the clinch successfully.
Phoenix goes for a takedown attempt but FoFum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
FoFum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix shoots and misses
and FoFum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phoenix thinking.
FoFum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phoenix rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
FoFum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phoenix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by FoFum.
FoFum throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from FoFum.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown.
Shaun Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fe FoFum.
Nice sprawl there from FoFum as Phoenix shoots in.
As Phoenix backs off FoFum throws a huge counter combo but Phoenix manages to avoid it all.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaun Phoenix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
FoFum scores with a three punch combo!
FoFum shoots for a double leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls well. He's pushed FoFum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
FoFum misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a takedown attempt
and FoFum counters with a big head kick but Phoenix shrugs it off.

FoFum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phoenix could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FoFum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phoenix prevents it.

FoFum has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Phoenix is trying to keep an underhook but FoFum manages to get the takedown into half guard.
FoFum takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FoFum not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

FoFum is working for a submission of some sort.

FoFum decides to stand and escape the position.

FoFum closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Phoenix pushes FoFum off looking to stand but FoFum dives back in and keeps control.
FoFum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
FoFum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoFum is pressing down on Phoenix's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phoenix is holding on for now.

FoFum decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
FoFum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

FoFum clinches with his opponent.
Fe FoFum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
FoFum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phoenix to keep the fight standing.
FoFum goes for a takedown attempt but Phoenix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
FoFum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phoenix circles away.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but FoFum breaks away and moves out of range.
FoFum throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Phoenix attempts a counter takedown but FoFum avoids it well and moves away.
Shaun Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fe FoFum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fe FoFum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well FoFum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fe FoFum!