PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deamon Beat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Beat
vs
Phoenix

182 cm
20
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deamon Beat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix fakes the leg kick and cracks Beat in the body.

Phoenix clinches with his opponent.

Phoenix is fighting off a takedown attempt but Beat is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Phoenix to the mat. Phoenix regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Beat controlling from the top position.
Beat prevents Phoenix from getting back to his feet.
Beat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Phoenix is looking to stand up but Beat isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beat trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Phoenix is looking to stand up but Beat isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Beat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Phoenix pushes Beat off looking to stand but Beat dives back in and keeps control.
Phoenix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phoenix keeps working.
Phoenix is trying to stand up here but Beat is controlling him well.
Beat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phoenix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beat shoots in for a double leg but Phoenix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix throws a nice head kick!
Beat shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense.
Beat is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but Beat persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deamon Beat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paul Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Phoenix lands with a kick to the temple. Beat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Beat blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a head kick but Beat moves out of range.
Beat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phoenix can pounce on him.
Phoenix throws a head kick but Beat moves out of range.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Beat's ribs.
Phoenix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phoenix lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beat will feel that in the morning.
Phoenix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beat blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beat doesn't seem phased though.
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick and Beat moves out of range easily.
Beat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phoenix as he jumps to the side.
Beat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Beat avoids the head kick by Phoenix.
Beat moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phoenix scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Phoenix lands but Beat takes it in his stride.
Phoenix explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Phoenix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Phoenix.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands with a slapping head kick.
Phoenix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix lands a head kick!
Phoenix lands a nice looking body kick.
Beat shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense.
Beat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Phoenix. That one must have hurt.
Beat avoids the head kick by Phoenix.
Nice body kick there by Phoenix.
Paul Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix throws a front kick that sends Beat stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix scores with a head kick.
Beat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beat there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Phoenix dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice takedown defense from Phoenix. No joy for Beat on that attempt.
Phoenix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Phoenix lands a head kick. Beat smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Phoenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Beat off the cage and back into rage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Phoenix lands with a kick to the temple. Beat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Phoenix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beat blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.
Beat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Phoenix rushes Beat and presses him up against the cage.
Beat jumps guard but Phoenix stands there with Beat around his waist. Beat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deamon Beat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix is trying to break free.

Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Beat will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phoenix.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phoenix swivels and escapes.
Beat blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
Beat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands with a kick to the temple. Beat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Phoenix lands with a slapping head kick.
Phoenix lands a head kick!
Beat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Beat tries to move into range but Phoenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beat misses with a takedown attempt - Phoenix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Beat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Phoenix.
Beat drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but Beat persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.
Phoenix lands a head kick. Beat smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Phoenix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Phoenix lunges at Beat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beat's hand.
Phoenix throws a head kick that Beat semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the head.
Phoenix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phoenix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beat's head.
Phoenix throws a nice head kick!
Beat blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
Beat shoots for a double leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls well. He's pushed Beat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Beat has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deamon Beat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phoenix throws a nice head kick!
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Beat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Phoenix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Beat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Beat takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Phoenix throws a head kick that Beat semi-blocks.
Beat walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Beat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Phoenix cracks Beat with a good jab.
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phoenix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beat.
Phoenix scores with a head kick.
Paul Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beat shoots in but no luck this time.
Beat blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
Beat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phoenix pinned against the cage. Phoenix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Phoenix. No joy for Beat on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Phoenix lands with a slapping head kick.
Phoenix thuds his shin into the meat of Beat's side.
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
Phoenix throws a right hand that Beat ducks under and follows up with a left that Beat also avoids with ease.
Phoenix throws a head kick that Beat semi-blocks.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.

Phoenix pushes Beat up against the cage in a clinch.
Phoenix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phoenix wants to get back to striking at distance but Beat won't allow it.
Phoenix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phoenix wants to get back to striking at distance but Beat won't allow it.

Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Beat gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Beat seems content to control.
Beat prevents Phoenix from standing back up.
Phoenix is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Beat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Beat lands with a punch from half guard.
Phoenix tries to kick Beat off but Beat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Beat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Phoenix is trying to escape back to his feet but Beat uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Phoenix wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Beat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Phoenix is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beat is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phoenix is trying to buck Beat off.
Beat cracks Phoenix with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Phoenix seems a little lost for a moment, as Beat dominates the positioning.
Phoenix is trying to buck Beat off.
Beat wants to control but Phoenix is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beat looks for a takedown but Phoenix sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses.
Beat shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense.
Phoenix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phoenix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beat.
Phoenix lands a head kick. Beat smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Phoenix connects with a high kick.
Paul Phoenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.
Horrible takedown by Beat or perhaps it was just good defense by Phoenix which made him look bad.
Deamon Beat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deamon Beat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Phoenix.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deamon Beat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phoenix has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Phoenix!