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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jero Wolf (ranked 461 p4p, 1484 weight class) and Gerald Phoenix (ranked 59 p4p, 152 weight class). Wolf comes into the arena with Better Together blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jero Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gerald Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Phoenix, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix throws a chopping leg kick but Wolf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wolf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Wolf scores with a takedown into Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Phoenix looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf looking to pass the guard.
Wolf being controlled here momentarily.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Phoenix controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Jero Wolf has been cut.
Wolf lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Phoenix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wolf throws a leg kick that misses.
Phoenix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phoenix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a combination
and Wolf counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Phoenix some visible discomfort.
Phoenix is trying to get back to his feet.
Wolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phoenix keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to work for a sweep but Wolf has mounted him!
Wolf landing shots from mount.
Wolf looking to finish with strikes here!
Wolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phoenix is looking to escape.
Wolf jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Phoenix is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Phoenix and Wolf has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Phoenix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phoenix is trying to control Wolf's posture but Wolf avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf wants to control but Phoenix is keeping him busy.
Phoenix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wolf landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wolf tries to move into full mount but can't pass Phoenix's legs.
Wolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wolf has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Phoenix manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wolf's best efforts.
Wolf trying to control from Phoenix's half guard. Phoenix has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wolf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phoenix's head.
We've been hearing that Wolf has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phoenix is trying to control the position but Wolf postures up.
Phoenix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wolf won't allow Phoenix to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Phoenix quickly recovers to half guard.
Phoenix tries to roll over but Wolf keeps him under control.
Wolf wants to work for an arm triangle but Phoenix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg.
Phoenix looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phoenix is refusing to be controlled, as Wolf sits in half guard.
Phoenix is trying to maintain the position but Wolf is very close to passing his half guard.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
Phoenix is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolf goes for a double leg but Phoenix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phoenix continues to drive forward.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wolf is trying to pull guard but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolf is trying to break free.
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.
Wolf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gerald Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wolf's head.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
Wolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jero Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wolf's defenses.
Wolf tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Wolf back against the cage.
Wolf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wolf manages to end up in side control.
Phoenix wants to get back to his feet but Wolf is dominant here and he's now got Phoenix's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jero Wolf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jero Wolf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Phoenix throws a leg kick which misses Wolf's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolf tries to avoid it.
Wolf throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
Phoenix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolf is looking to score with low kicks.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Wolf into the cage.
Wolf displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phoenix up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf breaks the clinch.
Wolf walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Gerald Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolf slips under a jab.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
and Wolf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix slips a jab from Wolf.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches up with Phoenix, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes Phoenix against the cage but Phoenix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wolf.
Wolf has his takedown stuffed
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jero Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
Phoenix with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phoenix tries to bum rush Wolf with a series of wild strikes but Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phoenix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Wolf - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands a slapping body shot.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf.
Wolf manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Phoenix on his heels. He'll look to pass Phoenix's guard now, I'm sure.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Wolf throwing strikes from guard but Phoenix blocks nicely.
Jero Wolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phoenix controls Wolf momentarily but Wolf frees himself.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolf postures up in Phoenix's guard and throws a big left but Phoenix blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Phoenix is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Wolf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch.
Wolf half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolf is looking to clinch but Phoenix is avoiding it.
Donk. Phoenix catches Wolf right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wolf takes one to the side of the head.
Phoenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Wolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wolf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phoenix wants to clinch
so Wolf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phoenix pulls Wolf in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is in close to Phoenix's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wolf trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Phoenix is pulling down on Wolf's head. It's preventing any offense from Wolf, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix is continuing to stall.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Phoenix cracks Wolf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wolf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phoenix on the side of the head.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt - Phoenix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolf moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf has a takedown stuffed.
Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Wolf can't break the clinch.
Phoenix prevents the takedown attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Phoenix obliges.
Wolf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolf lands with a right hand.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
A low kick lands for Phoenix.
Wolf fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jero Wolf's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Phoenix pushes Wolf up against the cage in a clinch.
Wolf takes a knee right on the jaw!
Phoenix holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Wolf misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
Wolf digs a right hand into Phoenix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phoenix's gas tank.
Phoenix pushes Wolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolf tries to break free but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage.
Wolf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phoenix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phoenix prevents it.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but Wolf blocks with his arms.
Phoenix trying to control the position but instead, Wolf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phoenix into the cage.
Phoenix keeps control of Wolf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wolf dodges an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wolf blocks it with crossed arms.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it misses.
Wolf manages to pull guard.
Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix stands up and waves to Wolf to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wolf throws a combination. Phoenix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix misses with a combination
and Wolf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Phoenix controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to control but can't.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Wolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phoenix is trying is best to control the position here.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phoenix sees it coming and defends easily.
Phoenix trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Wolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phoenix sprawls well. Phoenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wolf gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jero Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Phoenix circles away easily
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Wolf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Wolf moves out of range.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix lands an overhand right.
Wolf ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Wolf stuns Phoenix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wolf connects with a crisp jab.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wolf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wolf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but Wolf persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wolf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Phoenix checks it well.
Wolf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Phoenix is trying to stand.
Wolf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Phoenix works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to keep Wolf in close.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Phoenix wants to stand up but Wolf is controlling him.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Phoenix misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.
Wolf fails to land the takedown.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phoenix. That's going to slow Wolf down.
Wolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Phoenix tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Phoenix squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Phoenix is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phoenix has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Phoenix!
After winning the bout, Gerald Phoenix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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