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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Phoenix might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Phoenix. 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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180 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Strange!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Phoenix enables Strange to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Phoenix manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Strange slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Strange with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Phoenix wants to sweep here but Strange controlling him for the moment.
Strange is working Phoenix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Strange throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strange passes Phoenix's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix is trying to control but can't.
Phoenix is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Montreal Fighter's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Strange wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is defending well.
Phoenix wants to control but Strange is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Strange is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Phoenix trying to hold on to Strange's head to control him but Strange postures up.
Strange working over Phoenix with some ground and pound. Phoenix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strange missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Strange is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strange not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phoenix is staying active underneath Strange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strange slips a nice elbow through Phoenix's hands, connecting with Phoenix's forehead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in half guard, Strange seems content to control.
Phoenix is refusing to be controlled, as Strange sits in half guard.
Phoenix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Phoenix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strange is aware though and is defending well.
Strange postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phoenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phoenix is trying to control the position but Strange postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simon Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Strange ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a solid leg kick but Strange takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phoenix.
A solid body kick from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
Phoenix shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strange misses with a body shot.
No luck for Phoenix with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange moves into the clinch successfully.
Strange is looking for a takedown.
Strange wants to stall.
Strange working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strange throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a nasty looking knee right to Strange's face.
Strange gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strange slows the pace down in half guard.
Strange wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Strange dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phoenix lands a two punch combo.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strange counters with a takedown into side control.
Strange working the body and head with strikes.
Strange tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Phoenix is trying to get back to half guard.
Strange tries for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.
Strange working away.
Strange wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phoenix, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange working the ground and pound.
Phoenix manages to get back to half guard.
Phoenix looking for submissions off his back.
Phoenix keeping control of the position.
Phoenix trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Simon Strange has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strange connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange breaks from Phoenix's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Strange is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Phoenix wants to control but Strange is having none of it.
Phoenix is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strange lands a big shot there that rocks Phoenix but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Strange has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strange punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strange with shots to the head and body - Phoenix looks very uncomfortable down there.
Phoenix is working to get back to half guard.
Strange fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phoenix is looking to escape.
Strange unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Strange connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Phoenix sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Strange connects with a nice short shot to Phoenix's temple.
Phoenix gets full guard.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strange is one step ahead there.
Phoenix trying to keep a closed guard but Strange is proving a slippery customer.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Phoenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phoenix looking for a guillotine here but Strange defends easily.
Strange lands a couple of elbows.
Strange chips away with some ground and pound.
Strange is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Phoenix has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Strange has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Strange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Phoenix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Strange looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strange has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strange throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phoenix on the side of the head.
Strange looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Strange connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Phoenix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix thows a leg kick but Strange checks it
and Strange counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strange is working away from the top position though.
Strange is looking for a kimura here.
Phoenix gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Strange won't allow Phoenix to sweep him here.
Strange trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Strange advances to half guard.
Strange scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Phoenix is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Strange working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Phoenix gets full guard.
Phoenix is looking to stand up but Strange isn't so interested in that idea.
Strange postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Phoenix is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Strange, into his guard.
Strange not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strange escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phoenix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phoenix is aware though and is defending well.
Phoenix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strange looking for a guillotine here but Phoenix defends easily.
Strange is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strange looking for a guillotine here but Phoenix defends easily.
Simon Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strange working for a triangle but Phoenix defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strange has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Phoenix is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Strange.
Strange is trying to control Phoenix's posture but Phoenix avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Strange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strange 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Strange!
An out of breath Simon Strange thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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