PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 6481 p4p, 4550 weight class) and Juice The Kidd (ranked 613 p4p, 478 weight class). The Kidd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Draco On Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Phoenix
vs
The Kidd

175 cm
19
166
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
165
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juice The Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on The Kidd's shoulder, as The Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Kidd's sensitive parts.
The Kidd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phoenix lands a leg kick that knocks The Kidd off balance momentarily.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from The Kidd.
Phoenix changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix misses with a low kick as The Kidd jumps back.
The Kidd is looking for the big counter here.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. The Kidd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
The Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but The Kidd is just out of range.
The Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Kidd misses with a looping left.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from The Kidd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and The Kidd counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Kidd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Kidd looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Nice shot by The Kidd.
The Kidd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Kidd.
Phoenix throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Kidd.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by The Kidd.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and The Kidd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phoenix thinking.
The Kidd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Kidd misses the jab.
The Kidd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Kidd checks a low kick from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but The Kidd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phoenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from The Kidd.
The Kidd misses with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phoenix.
The Kidd throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
The Kidd misses with a straight right.
Phoenix tries to land a front kick but The Kidd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phoenix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Kidd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Kidd manages to avoid it.
The Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - The Kidd had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Kidd's sensitive parts.
The Kidd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix throws a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix ducks right into an uppercut from The Kidd.
Juice The Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Kidd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Kidd connects with a single shot there.
Phoenix throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Kidd.
The Kidd takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
The Kidd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Phoenix had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The Kidd misses with a series of wild punches.
Phoenix jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by The Kidd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Phoenix. The Kidd shrugs it off though.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix looks to throw a body kick
and The Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings for the body but The Kidd moves out of range.
Phoenix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Kidd has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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 tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Kidd defends well and Phoenix ends up having to push The Kidd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Kidd throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
The Kidd tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing The Kidd back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Kidd.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath The Kidd's ribcage. The Kidd let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Phoenix manages to pull guard.

The Kidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Phoenix has his feet on The Kidd's thighs here. He's pushed The Kidd off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! The Kidd screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Phoenix!