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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lighty LightHeavyweight (ranked 471 p4p, 69 weight class) and Blake Phoenix (ranked 710 p4p, 101 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lighty LightHeavyweight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LightHeavyweight throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and LightHeavyweight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight throws a head punch that misses.
LightHeavyweight tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LightHeavyweight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phoenix.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
LightHeavyweight misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LightHeavyweight staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LightHeavyweight's hands.
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix takes a swing at LightHeavyweight's ribcage but misses.
LightHeavyweight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
LightHeavyweight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but LightHeavyweight moved out of range.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
LightHeavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch but Phoenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix throws a hook but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
LightHeavyweight throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LightHeavyweight on the side of the head.
LightHeavyweight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! LightHeavyweight scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix jabs LightHeavyweight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. LightHeavyweight moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but LightHeavyweight slips the punch.
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LightHeavyweight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix thuds his right hand into LightHeavyweight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LightHeavyweight drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Phoenix's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
LightHeavyweight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phoenix has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
LightHeavyweight slips a straight right by Phoenix.
LightHeavyweight throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix jabs LightHeavyweight right on the nose. LightHeavyweight blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LightHeavyweight.
Phoenix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! LightHeavyweight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
LightHeavyweight takes the fight into the clinch.
LightHeavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LightHeavyweight darts in trying to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LightHeavyweight lands with a cross.
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
LightHeavyweight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
LightHeavyweight throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. LightHeavyweight shakes it off.
It looks like Lighty LightHeavyweight has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
LightHeavyweight is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
LightHeavyweight defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
LightHeavyweight misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phoenix slips a jab from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight rushes Phoenix and presses him up against the cage.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
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 Lighty LightHeavyweight's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LightHeavyweight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands an overhand right.
Blake Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix thuds his right hand into LightHeavyweight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LightHeavyweight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
LightHeavyweight moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and LightHeavyweight moves into the clinch.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight is trying to push Phoenix away but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lighty LightHeavyweight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
LightHeavyweight misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
LightHeavyweight is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
LightHeavyweight is trying to push Phoenix away but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LightHeavyweight lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LightHeavyweights head.
Phoenix is leaning against LightHeavyweight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from LightHeavyweight fails to land.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside that LightHeavyweight shrugs off.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LightHeavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
As Phoenix tries to get set, LightHeavyweight tries to push him back and clinch up but Phoenix manages to avoid the attempt.
LightHeavyweight tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LightHeavyweight drives through and clinches with Phoenix against the cage.
Phoenix lands a knee to the head.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of LightHeavyweight's head.
LightHeavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LightHeavyweight.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
Phoenix pushes LightHeavyweight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LightHeavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside that LightHeavyweight shrugs off.
LightHeavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
A short left from LightHeavyweight.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix gets through LightHeavyweight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lighty LightHeavyweight's cut is getting worse.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
LightHeavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix connects with a knee to the head.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LightHeavyweight.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight blocks the elbow strike.
LightHeavyweight cracks Phoenix with a nice body shot.
LightHeavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
LightHeavyweight scores with a hook to the body.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
LightHeavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from LightHeavyweight.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
LightHeavyweight pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LightHeavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section. LightHeavyweight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lighty LightHeavyweight's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
LightHeavyweight drives through and clinches with Phoenix against the cage.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix has LightHeavyweight pressed against the cage, preventing LightHeavyweight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of LightHeavyweight's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
LightHeavyweight digs a right hand underneath Phoenix's ribcage. Phoenix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
LightHeavyweight wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
LightHeavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
LightHeavyweight tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.
LightHeavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LightHeavyweight's efforts to push away.
Well,LightHeavyweight is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Phoenix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LightHeavyweight blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LightHeavyweight misses with the head strike.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but LightHeavyweight is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from LightHeavyweight.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by LightHeavyweight.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix pushes off an throws an elbow but LightHeavyweight leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LightHeavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix cracks LightHeavyweight with a nice body shot.
LightHeavyweight misses with a body punch.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LightHeavyweight misses with a body punch.
LightHeavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
LightHeavyweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lighty LightHeavyweight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath LightHeavyweight's ribcage. LightHeavyweight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
LightHeavyweight digs a right hand underneath Phoenix's ribcage. Phoenix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
LightHeavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
LightHeavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phoenix has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Blake Phoenix!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Blake Phoenix!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Blake Phoenix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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