PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 325 p4p, 49 weight class) and Corey Smith Jr (ranked 749 p4p, 118 weight class). Smith Jr has chosen You Will Know My Name as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Phoenix
vs
Smith Jr

194 cm
23
205 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

183 cm
23
215 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Urban Fighter

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phoenix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Phoenix gets tackled into the cage by Smith Jr. Smith Jr maintains the clinch.
Smith Jr is looking to control Phoenix's arms but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith Jr has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix is working Smith Jr over against the cage.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Phoenix tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.

Smith Jr breaks the clinch.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Smith Jr's ribs.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.

Smith Jr tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix avoids the elbow strike from Smith Jr, against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Smith Jr is looking to control Phoenix's arms but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith Jr has his back to the cage.
Smith Jr taking a breather.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Phoenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith Jr looks winded!
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Smith Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith Jr trying to stall but Phoenix improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Smith Jr looking to stall.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Phoenix managing to block the knees to the body from Smith Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Smith Jr.
A short right from Smith Jr on the inside.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Smith Jr's ribcage. Smith Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Smith Jr - that landed with a thud.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Phoenix staying out of range there.

Phoenix has closed the distance and engaged Smith Jr in a clinch.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Smith Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix pushes Smith Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix pushes Smith Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr is breathing heavily.
A short left from Phoenix.
Smith Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Smith Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Phoenix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith Jr lands a right hand.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith Jr misses with some punches.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Smith Jr lands a shot to the body.
Phoenix pushes Smith Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phoenix avoids it.
Smith Jr wants to stall.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Smith Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phoenix up against the cage.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Smith Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phoenix swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith Jr jabs at Phoenix's body.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
A swing and a miss from Smith Jr.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith Jr throws a combination. Phoenix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.

Phoenix drives through and clinches with Smith Jr against the cage.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with a nice body shot.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Smith Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix is struggling to control the position.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr missing with knees to the body.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Smith Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the head.

Smith Jr breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix is looking to wear down Smith Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix clobbers Smith Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a leg kick.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith Jr on the side of the head.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Smith Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Phoenix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Our winner, Blake Phoenix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Corey Smith Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'We trained to stop those takedowns, I guess we need some more work in that department. I will be back. Better than ever.'.