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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 1539 p4p, 210 weight class) and Magnificent Chulalongkorn (ranked 1989 p4p, 271 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Chulalongkorn.
Phoenix misses the body punch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Chulalongkorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Chulalongkorn keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Chulalongkorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chulalongkorn throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Chulalongkorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Chulalongkorn throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Chulalongkorn.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulalongkorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Chulalongkorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulalongkorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Chulalongkorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix swings for the body but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Chulalongkorn ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phoenix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chulalongkorn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Phoenix prevents a takedown attempt there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chulalongkorn misses with a straight right.
Chulalongkorn misses with an uppercut
and Chulalongkorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lunges at Chulalongkorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulalongkorn's hand.
Good exchange - Phoenix coming out on top.
Phoenix misses with a jab to the body
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chulalongkorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chulalongkorn drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phoenix throws a hook but Chulalongkorn blocks it.
Chulalongkorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chulalongkorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phoenix closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Chulalongkorn's head but Chulalongkorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chulalongkorn throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Chulalongkorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Chulalongkorn moved out of range.
Chulalongkorn throws a big shot that misses.
As Chulalongkorn tries to get set, Phoenix tries to push him back and clinch up but Chulalongkorn manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Chulalongkorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix lunges at Chulalongkorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulalongkorn's hand.
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulalongkorn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix punishes Chulalongkorn's body with a nice straight punch.
Chulalongkorn scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Chulalongkorn.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Chulalongkorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chulalongkorn can do to turn this around?
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Chulalongkorn slips the punch.
Chulalongkorn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chulalongkorn throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Chulalongkorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chulalongkorn moves away.
Phoenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chulalongkorn's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix jabs at Chulalongkorn's body.
Chulalongkorn misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Chulalongkorn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
enabling Chulalongkorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulalongkorn is just out of range.
Chulalongkorn slips a jab from Phoenix.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chulalongkorn! But no joy.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chulalongkorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Chulalongkorn misses.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Chulalongkorn staying out of range there.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chulalongkorn throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix wants to clinch but Chulalongkorn slips to the side
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Chulalongkorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chulalongkorn at a distance.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Chulalongkorn misses.
Chulalongkorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chulalongkorn! But no joy.
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chulalongkorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chulalongkorn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chulalongkorn's corner calls for a 1-2. Chulalongkorn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chulalongkorn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chulalongkorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix works Chulalongkorn's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Chulalongkorn finds it's target.
Chulalongkorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
A little jabbing left from Chulalongkorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix takes one on the button.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Chulalongkorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chulalongkorn misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chulalongkorn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix misses with a body shot
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chulalongkorn works Phoenix's body with a nice hook.
Phoenix closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn blocks a jab.
Chulalongkorn throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Chulalongkorn throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Chulalongkorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chulalongkorn misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix throws out a powerful jab.
Chulalongkorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chulalongkorn throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Chulalongkorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chulalongkorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Chulalongkorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chulalongkorn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chulalongkorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Chulalongkorn.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chulalongkorn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chulalongkorn has time to react.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chulalongkorn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix tests Chulalongkorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Chulalongkorn digs a good hook to Phoenix's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chulalongkorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Chulalongkorn.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Blake Phoenix did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chulalongkorn lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chulalongkorn.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand.
Phoenix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chulalongkorn counters with a left to the body.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Chulalongkorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chulalongkorn lands a shot to the body.
Chulalongkorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chulalongkorn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Chulalongkorn back against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chulalongkorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Chulalongkorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chulalongkorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a left to the body.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Chulalongkorn moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Chulalongkorn moves away and avoids it.
Chulalongkorn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Phoenix lands the left hand.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Phoenix tries to clinch up but Chulalongkorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Chulalongkorn.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chulalongkorn has time to react.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Chulalongkorn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
Phoenix takes a swing at Chulalongkorn's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is looking to clinch but Chulalongkorn is avoiding it.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Chulalongkorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook.
Chulalongkorn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix tries to clinch up
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Chulalongkorn's shoulder, as Chulalongkorn tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chulalongkorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Chulalongkorn slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Chulalongkorn circles away.
A little jabbing left from Chulalongkorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a one-two to the body.
Phoenix darts in trying to clinch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix catches Chulalongkorn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Chulalongkorn scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Chulalongkorn pushes him off.
Chulalongkorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Magnificent Chulalongkorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix throwing a counter right hand but Chulalongkorn manages to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chulalongkorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chulalongkorn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix thuds his right hand into Chulalongkorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phoenix lunges at Chulalongkorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulalongkorn's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Phoenix closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Chulalongkorn looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Chulalongkorn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chulalongkorn moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phoenix works Chulalongkorn's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix connects with a jab.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chulalongkorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn lands a body shot.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Chulalongkorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chulalongkorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chulalongkorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Chulalongkorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Chulalongkorn misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Phoenix.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix is the new light heavyweight champion!
Blake Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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