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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Super Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maikkel Mikkelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maikkel Mikkelsson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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225 cm
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188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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 Tokyo, Super Phoenix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maikkel Mikkelsson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix shoots in and drives through. Mikkelsson sprawls well.
Phoenix throws a right hand that Mikkelsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikkelsson also avoids with ease.
Mikkelsson thuds a left hand into Phoenix's body.
Phoenix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mikkelsson tries to get to full guard but Phoenix has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mikkelsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Phoenix's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Phoenix's back!
Mikkelsson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix rolls, trying to escape but Mikkelsson keeps control of the position.
Mikkelsson is punishing Phoenix with strikes - can he finish him?!
Mikkelsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mikkelsson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Phoenix trying to control the action but Mikkelsson just sinks the hooks in.
Mikkelsson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Phoenix to escape the position.
Phoenix is taking damage to the body and head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mikkelsson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkelsson lands strikes to the head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mikkelsson.
Mikkelsson scores with strikes from the back.
Phoenix trying to control the action but Mikkelsson just sinks the hooks in.
Mikkelsson is striking well from the back but Phoenix escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Phoenix is trying to maintain the position but Mikkelsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Mikkelsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mikkelsson wants to free his trapped foot but Phoenix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Phoenix works his way to full guard. Good work.
Phoenix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mikkelsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phoenix is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Mikkelsson, not yet.
Mikkelsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phoenix's guard.
Mikkelsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phoenix is proving hard to escape from.
Mikkelsson preventing the sweep.
Mikkelsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Phoenix is retaining full guard.
Phoenix managing to control the position.
Mikkelsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mikkelsson tries to stand and escape but Phoenix is controlling the position.
Phoenix wants to control but Mikkelsson is keeping busy.
Mikkelsson thows a huge punch but Phoenix dodges it nicely.
Mikkelsson 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 avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mikkelsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Phoenix to get to his feet.
Mikkelsson lands a right hook to the body.
Mikkelsson thuds a left hand into Phoenix's body.
Phoenix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mikkelsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mikkelsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maikkel Mikkelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mikkelsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maikkel Mikkelsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikkelsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mikkelsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mikkelsson lands with a nice combination. Phoenix backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Super Phoenix has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mikkelsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mikkelsson!
A left and a right from Mikkelsson both land. Nice combination.
Mikkelsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mikkelsson.
Mikkelsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsson lands a with a good body shot.
Phoenix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mikkelsson lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mikkelsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phoenix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mikkelsson is fending him off so far but Phoenix persists. Nope, Mikkelsson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Mikkelsson finds it's way through Phoenix's defenses.
Mikkelsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mikkelsson.
Mikkelsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phoenix rather than just go for the knockout.
Phoenix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mikkelsson pinned against the cage. Mikkelsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mikkelsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Phoenix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mikkelsson tries to avoid it but Phoenix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mikkelsson to the ground. Mikkelsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mikkelsson lands with a nice combination. Phoenix backs away looking to recover.
Mikkelsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mikkelsson lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phoenix scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mikkelsson is looking to escape.
Phoenix is taking a breather. Mikkelsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Phoenix throwing shots but Mikkelsson is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maikkel Mikkelsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Phoenix's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mikkelsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mikkelsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Super Phoenix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikkelsson lands with a right hand.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mikkelsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Mikkelsson throws a series of strikes that have Phoenix backpedaling.
Phoenix looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mikkelsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mikkelsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mikkelsson scores with a hook to the body. Phoenix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phoenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikkelsson lands with a nice combination. Phoenix backs away looking to recover.
Mikkelsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maikkel Mikkelsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikkelsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mikkelsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Phoenix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mikkelsson lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mikkelsson lands with a shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with the combination.
Mikkelsson lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkelsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mikkelsson stuffs the takedown.
Mikkelsson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Mikkelsson scores with a four punch combination!
Mikkelsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mikkelsson scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mikkelsson works Phoenix's body with a nice hook.
Mikkelsson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mikkelsson duly obliges.
Mikkelsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikkelsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mikkelsson lands with a nice body punch.
Mikkelsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mikkelsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mikkelsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phoenix is looking for a kimura here.
Mikkelsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikkelsson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mikkelsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikkelsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Mikkelsson, not yet.
Mikkelsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Phoenix!
Phoenix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phoenix is looking to escape.
Mikkelsson avoids the attempt from Phoenix to control.
Phoenix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mikkelsson wants to control the pace but Phoenix is squirming around nicely.
Mikkelsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position but Mikkelsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Mikkelsson tries to control but Phoenix wriggling away.
Mikkelsson prevents Phoenix from getting the reversal.
Phoenix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mikkelsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mikkelsson lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Mikkelsson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mikkelsson prevents Phoenix from improving his position.
Mikkelsson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Phoenix controls his leg.
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mikkelsson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mikkelsson scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Mikkelsson does no damage.
Mikkelsson scores with a hook to the body. Phoenix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mikkelsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mikkelsson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maikkel Mikkelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Super Phoenix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mikkelsson jabs at Phoenix's body.
Mikkelsson throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
Mikkelsson tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mikkelsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mikkelsson as he avoids it easily.
Mikkelsson throws a series of strikes that have Phoenix backpedaling.
Phoenix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mikkelsson connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Mikkelsson finds it's way through Phoenix's defenses.
Mikkelsson scores with a body shot.
Mikkelsson scores with a body shot.
Mikkelsson lands a two punch combo.
Phoenix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mikkelsson digs a good hook to Phoenix's body.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mikkelsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mikkelsson punishes Phoenix's body with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikkelsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mikkelsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phoenix shoots for a takedown but Mikkelsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phoenix fails with a takedown attempt.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from Mikkelsson both land. Nice combination.
Phoenix is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mikkelsson.
Phoenix walks into a stiff left hand from Mikkelsson.
Phoenix is looking to chop away at Mikkelsson's legs.
Mikkelsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Phoenix's head.
Mikkelsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mikkelsson lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand.
Mikkelsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mikkelsson thuds a left hand into Phoenix's body.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsson lands with a nice body punch.
Mikkelsson lands a slapping body shot.
Mikkelsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mikkelsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Mikkelsson finds it's target.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Mikkelsson.
Phoenix shoots in looking for a takedown. Mikkelsson tries to sprawl out of it but Phoenix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mikkelsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Mikkelsson.
Phoenix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mikkelsson!
Phoenix looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mikkelsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mikkelsson manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikkelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix stopping the sweep attempt from Mikkelsson.
Mikkelsson wants to stand but Phoenix is controlling the position.
Phoenix trying to control but Mikkelsson is working from the bottom.
Mikkelsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Phoenix misses with a takedown attempt - Mikkelsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mikkelsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that Mikkelsson avoids nicely.
Phoenix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mikkelsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mikkelsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Mikkelsson cracks Phoenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Phoenix shoots in for a double leg but Mikkelsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phoenix looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mikkelsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phoenix at a distance.
Phoenix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikkelsson circles away.
Mikkelsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mikkelsson lands with a nice body punch.
A left and a right from Mikkelsson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikkelsson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mikkelsson duly obliges.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Mikkelsson.
Phoenix changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mikkelsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Phoenix trying to control the action but Mikkelsson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maikkel Mikkelsson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Phoenix's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mikkelsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mikkelsson connects with a body shot.
A left and a right from Mikkelsson both land. Nice combination.
Phoenix misses with the combination.
Mikkelsson lands a with a good body shot.
Phoenix shoots for a takedown but Mikkelsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to de liver by Mikkelsson. Beautiful body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Mikkelsson scores with a four punch combination!
Mikkelsson looks to land a combination. Phoenix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mikkelsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Mikkelsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mikkelsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Mikkelsson lands with a shot to the body.
Mikkelsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mikkelsson lands a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mikkelsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikkelsson but Mikkelsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkelsson works Phoenix's body with a nice hook.
Phoenix shoots in and drives through. Mikkelsson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikkelsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Mikkelsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch combination from Mikkelsson misses.
Mikkelsson lands a with a good body shot.
Mikkelsson moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix takes one to the side of the head.
Phoenix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikkelsson circles away.
Phoenix shoots in and drives through. Mikkelsson sprawls well.
Mikkelsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phoenix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mikkelsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mikkelsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Phoenix. Phoenix gets slowly back to his feet.
Phoenix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mikkelsson tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mikkelsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikkelsson but Mikkelsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Phoenix takes one on the button.
Mikkelsson lands with a cross.
Mikkelsson scores with a jab to the body.
Mikkelsson throws a combination. Phoenix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mikkelsson lands a really nice looking cross but Phoenix seems unphased.
Phoenix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phoenix.
Mikkelsson lands a body shot.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mikkelsson throws a combination. Phoenix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Phoenix shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mikkelsson!
Phoenix shoots in but Mikkelsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mikkelsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mikkelsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikkelsson circles away.
Mikkelsson swinging wilding here.
Phoenix shoots for a double leg takedown but Mikkelsson sprawls well. He's pushed Phoenix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mikkelsson as he avoids it easily.
Mikkelsson lands a slapping body shot.
Phoenix shoots for a takedown but Mikkelsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mikkelsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Phoenix looks for a takedown but Mikkelsson sprawls well.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Mikkelsson had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix fails to land the takedown.
Mikkelsson lands with a nice body punch.
Mikkelsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mikkelsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Phoenix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Phoenix with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix trying to control but Mikkelsson is having none of it.
Phoenix looking to finish with strikes here!
Phoenix trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mikkelsson wants to get back to his feet.
Mikkelsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mikkelsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikkelsson wants to stand but Phoenix is controlling the position.
Mikkelsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Mikkelsson, not yet.
Phoenix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phoenix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maikkel Mikkelsson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Super Phoenix's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mikkelsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Mikkelsson. No joy for Phoenix on that attempt.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phoenix.
Phoenix walks into a jab.
Mikkelsson clobbers Phoenix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mikkelsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mikkelsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mikkelsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mikkelsson.
Phoenix is rocked!
Danga de danga de dang - Mikkelsson scores with a four punch combination!
Oh Phoenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good exchange - Mikkelsson coming out on top.
Phoenix fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikkelsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mikkelsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mikkelsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phoenix seems to have got his legs back now.
Mikkelsson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a few strikes there.
Phoenix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mikkelsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phoenix at a distance.
Phoenix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mikkelsson keeping moving, preventing Phoenix from controlling successfully.
Mikkelsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phoenix is controlling him.
Mikkelsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Phoenix working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mikkelsson's head.
Phoenix passes Mikkelsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mikkelsson wants to get back to his feet.
Super Phoenix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phoenix works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsson is bucking up trying to escape but Phoenix cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mikkelsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mikkelsson tries to roll over but Phoenix keeps him under control.
Phoenix controlling the action here.
Mikkelsson is refusing to be controlled, as Phoenix sits in half guard.
Mikkelsson kicks Phoenix off and gets back to his feet.
A lazy left from Mikkelsson finds it's target.
Mikkelsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mikkelsson.
Phoenix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikkelsson circles away.
Mikkelsson works over Phoenix's head and body with a nice combination.
Mikkelsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix shoots for a takedown but Mikkelsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mikkelsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phoenix looks for a takedown but Mikkelsson sprawls well.
Mikkelsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mikkelsson as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Mikkelsson finds it's way through Phoenix's defenses.
Mikkelsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mikkelsson as he avoids it easily.
Mikkelsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mikkelsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix looks for a takedown but Mikkelsson sprawls well.
Mikkelsson thuds a left hand into Phoenix's body.
Nice straight punches there by Mikkelsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mikkelsson.
Mikkelsson lands a with a good body shot.
Phoenix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maikkel Mikkelsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mikkelsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsson stuffs the takedown.
Phoenix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mikkelsson lands a slapping body shot.
Mikkelsson scores with a one two! Phoenix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mikkelsson scores with a three punch combo!
Mikkelsson throws a good cross that connects.
Mikkelsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mikkelsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Phoenix is controlling him well.
Super Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikkelsson is not content to let Phoenix control the position.
Phoenix wants to stand but Mikkelsson is controlling his arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Phoenix in side control, throwing shots but Mikkelsson defends.
Mikkelsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maikkel Mikkelsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mikkelsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maikkel Mikkelsson!
Maikkel Mikkelsson is the new middleweight champion!
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