PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Pheonix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pheonix's choice of entrance music: Pride (times are changing) by Madball. Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyler Pheonix's chin.

Anatolievich Alenitchev
vs
Pheonix

177 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyler Pheonix!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alenitchev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pheonix is trying to keep Alenitchev in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alenitchev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alenitchev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alenitchev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pheonix swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Alenitchev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pheonix is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alenitchev, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pheonix won't allow Alenitchev to sweep him here.

Alenitchev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Alenitchev working for a triangle but Pheonix defends it easily.
Pheonix throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheonix postures up in Alenitchev's guard and throws a big left but Alenitchev blocks it.
Pheonix trying to control the position from guard on top but Alenitchev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pheonix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alenitchev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Alenitchev is looking for a triangle but Pheonix pushes his legs off easily.

Alenitchev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pheonix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pheonix tries to stand but Alenitchev is controlling from the bottom.
Alenitchev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Alenitchev has his foot on Pheonix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pheonix works his way back into a safe position though.

Alenitchev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alenitchev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alenitchev is breathing heavily.

Alenitchev is looking for a triangle but Pheonix pushes his legs off easily.

Pheonix stands up and waves to Alenitchev to follow him.
Alenitchev shoots for a takedown but Pheonix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pheonix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Pheonix.

It looks like Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pheonix shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alenitchev's guard.

Pheonix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alenitchev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pheonix wants to get up but he can't break Alenitchev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alenitchev keeping moving, preventing Pheonix from controlling successfully.

Alenitchev has his foot on Pheonix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pheonix works his way back into a safe position though.

Alenitchev looking for a guillotine here but Pheonix defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Pheonix decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alenitchev, up you get!
Alenitchev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pheonix counters with a head kick. That will keep Alenitchev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alenitchev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pheonix counters with a head kick. That will keep Alenitchev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alenitchev misses with a takedown attempt
and Pheonix counters with a head kick. That will keep Alenitchev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Pheonix closes the distance and clinches.

Pheonix breaks from the clinch.

Alenitchev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Alenitchev is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Pheonix has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Alenitchev is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Pheonix has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Pheonix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pheonix rushes Alenitchev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pheonix scores with a knee to the head.
Alenitchev has Pheonix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pheonix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pheonix digs a right hand underneath Alenitchev's ribcage. Alenitchev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alenitchev jumps guard but Pheonix stands there with Alenitchev around his waist. Alenitchev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alenitchev has Pheonix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pheonix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pheonix has Alenitchev pressed against the cage.
Alenitchev tries for a takedown. No joy.

Pheonix breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pheonix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pheonix is breathing heavily.

Alenitchev looking for submissions off his back.
Alenitchev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alenitchev.

Alenitchev looking for a guillotine here but Pheonix defends easily.

Alenitchev has an active guard here but Pheonix has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alenitchev is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Pheonix pulls his head out easily.
Alenitchev wants to improve his position but Pheonix is controlling well.

Alenitchev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alenitchev tries to roll over but Pheonix keeps him under control.

Alenitchev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Alenitchev actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alenitchev is looking to get back to full guard here but Pheonix has managed to pass to side control instead.
Alenitchev is trying to escape the mount.
Pheonix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alenitchev is looking to escape.
Alenitchev regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Alenitchev looking for submissions off his back.

Alenitchev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alenitchev wants to get back to full guard.
Pheonix takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Alenitchev is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Pheonix pulls his head out easily.

Alenitchev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pheonix prevents Alenitchev from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Pheonix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Alenitchev fails with the takedown
and Pheonix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alenitchev tries for a takedown but Pheonix circles away easily
and Pheonix counters with a nice kick to the body.

Pheonix rushes Alenitchev and presses him up against the cage.

Pheonix breaks the clinch.
Alenitchev with a poor takedown
and Pheonix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alenitchev's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pheonix throws a nice head kick!

Pheonix pushes Alenitchev up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pheonix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pheonix continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Alenitchev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pheonix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alenitchev tries for a takedown. No joy.

Pheonix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alenitchev fails with the takedown
and Pheonix counters with a head kick. That will keep Alenitchev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alenitchev stuffs the takedown attempt from Pheonix. Pheonix gets slowly back to his feet.

Alenitchev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Alenitchev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Alenitchev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pheonix is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alenitchev, into his guard.
Alenitchev has a closed guard, preventing Pheonix from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alenitchev working for a triangle but Pheonix defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Alenitchev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pheonix trying to control but Alenitchev is working from the bottom.

Alenitchev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Alenitchev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pheonix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Alenitchev is tightening it up a little... Pheonix has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pheonix reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pheonix taps out! nice BJJ there by Alenitchev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev!