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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 735 p4p, 942 weight class) and Orvar Odd Lodinkinni (ranked 103 p4p, 130 weight class). Lodinkinni comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Secret Garden - Nocturne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 5 - 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lodinkinni.
It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Lodinkinni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lodinkinni misses with a body punch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lodinkinni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lodinkinni misses with a head kick.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lodinkinni throws out the jab.
Phoenix closes the distance and pushes Lodinkinni back into the cage.
Lodinkinni wants to get back to striking at distance but Phoenix won't allow it.
Lodinkinni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 tries to work over Lodinkinni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Lodinkinni can't break the clinch.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lodinkinni looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lodinkinni blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix decides to pull guard.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet.
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phoenix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix looking for a guillotine here but Lodinkinni defends easily.
Lodinkinni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phoenix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lodinkinni has managed to get both his arms back between Phoenix's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodinkinni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phoenix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lodinkinni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lodinkinni is looking to stand up but Phoenix won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lodinkinni being controlled here momentarily.
Lodinkinni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Phoenix is trying to keep Lodinkinni in close.
Phoenix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lodinkinni defends well.
Phoenix pulls Lodinkinni in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phoenix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lodinkinni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phoenix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phoenix is really struggling to control Lodinkinni but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lodinkinni misses with a looping left.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lodinkinni connects with a jab.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lodinkinni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Lodinkinni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lodinkinni misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodinkinni manages to avoid it.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Lodinkinni misses its intended target.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodinkinni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lodinkinni throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodinkinni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lodinkinni misses with a double jab
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Lodinkinni and move into the clinch.
Phoenix punishes Lodinkinni's body with a nice straight punch.
Lodinkinni throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lodinkinni throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Phoenix throwing a counter right hand but Lodinkinni manages to avoid it.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lodinkinni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lodinkinni throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lodinkinni has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lodinkinni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lodinkinni was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lodinkinni doesn't seem phased though.
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!
A head kick misses from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Phoenix cracks Lodinkinni with a good jab.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lodinkinni misses the shot to the body.
Lodinkinni digs a good hook to Phoenix's body.
Lodinkinni connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Lodinkinni throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Lodinkinni misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Lodinkinni looking to stall.
Lodinkinni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lodinkinni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lodinkinni breaks the clinch.
Lodinkinni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodinkinni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Lodinkinni misses
and Phoenix moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lodinkinni smiles and moves away.
Phoenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the body from Lodinkinni misses
and Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Lodinkinni fails to land.
Phoenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lodinkinni tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lodinkinni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Lodinkinni and move into the clinch.
Lodinkinni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lodinkinni misses with a head kick.
Lodinkinni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Lodinkinni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phoenix wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lodinkinni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Lodinkinni misses.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodinkinni swinging wildly here.
Lodinkinni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lodinkinni has time to react.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lodinkinni defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Lodinkinni misses with a head kick.
Lodinkinni misses with a double jab
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
Lodinkinni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Lodinkinni's head but Lodinkinni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodinkinni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Lodinkinni ducked under it nicely.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lodinkinni's efforts to push away.
Lodinkinni breaks the clinch.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Phoenix there.
Lodinkinni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Lodinkinni throws a lazy head kick
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lodinkinni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lodinkinni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Lodinkinni throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lodinkinni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lodinkinni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lodinkinni throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Lodinkinni and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Lodinkinni misses with a head kick.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks Lodinkinni with an uppercut!
Phoenix thuds a left hand into Lodinkinni's body.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lodinkinni.
A head kick misses from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Lodinkinni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lodinkinni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix slips a jab from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix gets through Lodinkinni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix is trying to pull guard but Lodinkinni has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodinkinni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodinkinni blocking some punches.
Lodinkinni breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Lodinkinni misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lodinkinni thinking.
Lodinkinni throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodinkinni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lodinkinni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lodinkinni looks to throw a body kick
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lodinkinni is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Good standup being displayed there by Lodinkinni as he connects with a hook.
Lodinkinni throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lodinkinni lands with an overhand left.
Lodinkinni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lodinkinni throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Lodinkinni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lodinkinni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodinkinni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodinkinni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lodinkinni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix slips a jab and a cross from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodinkinni manages to avoid it.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lodinkinni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phoenix finds it's way round the side to connect with Lodinkinni's head.
Phoenix slips a jab from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni misses with a few strikes there.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lodinkinni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lodinkinni looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodinkinni throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lodinkinni misses with a two punch combination.
Lodinkinni throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Lodinkinni tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick by Lodinkinni misses
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lodinkinni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Lodinkinni throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lodinkinni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodinkinni is trying to break free.
Lodinkinni breaks from the clinch.
Lodinkinni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lodinkinni looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lodinkinni swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Lodinkinni misses
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phoenix takes the fight into the clinch.
Lodinkinni tries to stall but Phoenix uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Phoenix.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Lodinkinni.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodinkinni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lodinkinni can do to turn this around?
Phoenix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lodinkinni's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix is trying to pull guard but Lodinkinni has him pressed against the cage.
Lodinkinni tries to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling the position.
Lodinkinni misses with a punch on the inside.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Lodinkinni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Lodinkinni does no damage.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Lodinkinni saw that one coming.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Lodinkinni saw that one coming.
Lodinkinni looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodinkinni swinging wildly here.
Lodinkinni throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Lodinkinni's shoulder, as Lodinkinni tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodinkinni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but Lodinkinni breaks away and moves out of range.
Lodinkinni misses with a jab to the body
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix cracks Lodinkinni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phoenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lodinkinni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick by Lodinkinni misses
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Lodinkinni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Lodinkinni throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Lodinkinni misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Lodinkinni pushes him off.
Lodinkinni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodinkinni throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Lodinkinni. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Lodinkinni moves out of range.
Lodinkinni throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but Lodinkinni breaks away and moves out of range.
Lodinkinni needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Lodinkinni misses with a series of wild punches.
Lodinkinni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodinkinni.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Lodinkinni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lodinkinni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodinkinni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodinkinni moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lodinkinni scores with a nice strike.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lodinkinni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phoenix has time to react.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that misses
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lodinkinni is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Phoenix has Lodinkinni pressed against the cage, preventing Lodinkinni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Lodinkinni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix gets through Lodinkinni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lodinkinni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Lodinkinni blocks it.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix retains his light heavyweight title!
Blake Phoenix was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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