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Event: OFK 200 - Okafor Vs Mustonen     
Date:   Jun 05, 2022
#R1#
Gomez lands a nice shot that snaps Phoenix's head back.
Phoenix swinging wildly here.
Phoenix staying out of range there.#CL2#
Phoenix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gomez blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gomez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gomez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix pushes Gomez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Gomez tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Gomez back against the cage.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gomez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phoenix is keeping busy.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Gomez tightens his grip and picks Phoenix up, before dumping him to the ground. Phoenix manages to land in guard. #T1#
Gomez trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phoenix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomez.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Phoenix is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab, jab by Gomez - just one landing. #TD#
Gomez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Phoenix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Phoenix is trying to work for a sweep but Gomez has mounted him!#SUB#
Gomez goes for an armbar but Phoenix turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Phoenix. #SUB#
Gomez has an active guard here but Phoenix has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomez tries to get to full guard but Phoenix has control of the leg. #T3#
Gomez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomez trying to control the position.
Gomez is pulling down on Phoenix's head. It's preventing any offense from Phoenix, at least for the moment.
Phoenix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomez holds on and takes a little breather.
Phoenix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gomez is looking to sweep but instead, Phoenix has passed into half guard.
Gomez is looking to control Phoenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomez avoid being mounted?
Gomez is trying to control but Phoenix manages to pass to mount!
Phoenix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Gomez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gomez takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Phoenix has closed the distance and engaged Gomez in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Gomez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomez wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Phoenix is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gomez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Phoenix to the mat. Phoenix regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving. #T1#
Gomez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phoenix is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gomez is looking to advance position but Phoenix has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Gomez can't escape the position.
Phoenix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Phoenix prevents Gomez from getting the reversal.#T2#
Gomez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Phoenix controlling from the full mount.
Gomez is looking to improve his position but Phoenix isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez tries to hold on but Phoenix pushes him away. #T3#
Phoenix controlling the pace for now.
Gomez is trying desperately to improve position.
Phoenix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gomez tries to reverse the position but Phoenix maintains control.
Phoenix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gomez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gomez is looking to control Phoenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomez avoid being mounted?#T4#
Phoenix prevents Gomez from improving his position.
Gomez trying to control here.
Gomez is looking for a sweep. Phoenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomez trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gomez has a hand on Phoenix's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Phoenix takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Blake Phoenix has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is 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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gomez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phoenix on the side of the head.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.#CL2#
Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomez swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomez can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.#CL2#
Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Gomez tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomez struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomez can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Blake Phoenix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phoenix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gomez swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
A short uppercut from Phoenix. #BC#
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phoenix rushes Gomez with punches - Gomez moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Gomez goes down! Phoenix follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
Post fight, Blake Phoenix stared into the camera and said 'THE FUTURE?! With that atrocious fight record and that incredibly hideous face, this ancient tomato can should've been thrown out the fight game a long time ago in THE PAST!'.

 

Event: OFK 191 - Kelly Vs Wanker     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
A combination from Sight does no damage.
Sight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sight just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Phoenix misses.
Sight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sight.
Sight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phoenix at a distance.
Phoenix with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Phoenix clinches up against the cage.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Sight's ribcage. Sight let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Phoenix breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Phoenix forces Sight back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sight backwards.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside. #T1#
Sight working hard to break the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Sight is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling him.
A short left from Phoenix.
Sight is trying to break free.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
Sight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phoenix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sight's efforts to push away.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Sight tries to break free but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sight has time to react.#ROC2#Sight is rocked!#T2#
Sight misses with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Sight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sight is breathing heavily.
Phoenix fakes the body blow, causing Sight to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sight goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix took some time post fight to say the following; 'THE FUTURE?! With that atrocious fight record and that incredibly hideous face, this ancient tomato can should've been thrown out the fight game a long time ago in THE PAST!'.

 

Event: OFK 184 - Sight Vs Kelly     
Date:   Apr 10, 2022
#R1#
Ninja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ninja takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Ninja throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phoenix was covering up waiting for the punch and Ninja finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ninja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ninja working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Phoenix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Phoenix pulls Ninja in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja works over Phoenix with some ground and pound from guard.
Ninja trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ninja working some strikes from top position.
Ninja tries to free his leg and advance position but Phoenix is retaining full guard.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Ninja throws a big right hand that misses.
Ninja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ninja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Ninja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ninja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ninja controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ninja throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ninja misses with a body punch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix misses the body punch
enabling Ninja to counter with a crisp jab.
Ninja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix defending well as Ninja loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Phoenix enables Ninja to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Phoenix manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ninja trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Ninja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phoenix works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Phoenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ninja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ninja trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Ninja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ninja pushing down on Phoenix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ninja working the head and body with strikes.
Ninja working Phoenix over with strikes.
Ninja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ninja lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ninja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Phoenix is staying active underneath Ninja, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Ninja lands strikes from half guard.
Ninja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phoenix's head.
Ninja thows a huge punch but Phoenix dodges it nicely.
Ninja is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ninja trying to control from half guard but Phoenix is working away.
Phoenix is trying to control but can't.
Ninja thows a huge punch but Phoenix dodges it nicely.
Ninja is just content to waste time from the top position. Phoenix takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ninja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Ninja dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ninja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Ninja gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ninja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Ninja is trying to drag Phoenix to the mat but Phoenix just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Ninja controls his hands.
The referee calls for Ninja to work. #BC#
Phoenix breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ninja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Phoenix's guard.
Ninja postures up in Phoenix's guard and throws a big left but Phoenix blocks it.
Ninja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murilo Ninja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ninja works over Phoenix with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Phoenix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ninja manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Phoenix prevents Ninja from getting back to his feet.
Ninja is wriggling around but Phoenix manages to pass to half guard.
Ninja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ninja wants to control but Phoenix is keeping busy. #T2#
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Ninja is looking to control Phoenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ninja avoid being mounted?
Phoenix is trying to control the action in half guard but Ninja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ninja is looking to improve his position.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ninja dives in and grabs Phoenix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phoenix pushes down on Ninja's head and hops out.
Ninja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Ninja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ninja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ninja scores with a jab.
Phoenix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ninja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ninja.#TD2#
Ninja shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Phoenix is trying to defend but Ninja finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ninja throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Phoenix to regain full guard.
Ninja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ninja stays in close to Phoenix's body and controls the position.
Phoenix wants to sweep here but Ninja controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Ninja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ninja is looking to work some ground and pound but Phoenix has wrist control.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Ninja is working Phoenix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ninja trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ninja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Ninja 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ninja misses with a takedown #CL#
and Phoenix counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Phoenix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ninja tries to clinch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Ninja moves out of range.
Phoenix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ninja.
Ninja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phoenix's head.
Ninja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix cracks Ninja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ninja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Ninja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ninja! But no joy.#TD2#
Ninja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Phoenix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ninja fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Ninja.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phoenix parries the strikes from Ninja easily there. Ninja is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Phoenix to escape.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ninja looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Phoenix is avoiding damage well.
Phoenix takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Phoenix tries to improve position but can't.
Ninja looks up at the clock and then as Phoenix takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ninja smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ninja throws an elbow but Phoenix slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ninja tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ninja trying to control the action but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Ninja lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Ninja advances to full mount.
Ninja lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Phoenix hang on?
Ninja working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Phoenix wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ninja.
Ninja thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ninja lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Phoenix that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ninja fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T4#
Ninja tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Phoenix that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ninja lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Phoenix hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Ninja.
Murilo Ninja is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ninja looking to control but Phoenix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ninja is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Phoenix can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ninja with a couple of short strikes.
Ninja breaks from Phoenix's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ninja is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Phoenix can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Ninja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ninja 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Ninja!

After the big win, Murilo Ninja made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: OFK 175 - Holloway Vs Foley     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Kelly.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.#CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Kelly takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Kelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target. #TD2#
Kelly manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Phoenix on his heels. He'll look to pass Phoenix's guard now, I'm sure.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Phoenix manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Kelly blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly just leaning against Phoenix, taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly wants to stall. #T2#
Phoenix avoiding damage as Kelly throws knees to the body.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Kelly stalling. #TD2#
Kelly pulls Phoenix into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Kelly is trying to keep Phoenix in close.
Phoenix stays in close to Kelly's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kelly misses the jab.
Phoenix fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kelly just manages to avoid it.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Kelly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Kelly.
Kelly throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Kelly works over Phoenix's head and body with a nice combination.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Phoenix circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Kelly misses with a looping right.#T4#
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly catches Phoenix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly lands a really nice looking cross but Phoenix seems unphased.
Kelly throws out a powerful jab.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Kelly throws the kick towards the body but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Kelly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Kelly's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Kelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
A jab from Kelly finds it's way through Phoenix's defenses.
Pat Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phoenix's head backwards.#CL2#
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellys head. #BC2#
Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phoenix on the side of the head.
Kelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Pat Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix scores with the left hand. Kelly knows he should have avoided that one.
Kelly drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Kelly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kelly.
Kelly cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kelly walks into a jab.
Kelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phoenix cracks Kelly with an open hand slap.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Kelly had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kelly scores with a nice head shot.
Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly throws a right hand that misses
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phoenix. #T2#
Kelly looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Kelly slips a jab from Phoenix.
Jab by Kelly.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Good leg kick by Kelly.
Phoenix slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly thuds his right hand into Phoenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Kelly misses.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Phoenix moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Kelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Kelly throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Kelly throws a big shot that misses.
Kelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Kelly throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kelly throws out a leg kick but Phoenix moves out of range and Kelly only half commits.
Phoenix slips a jab from Kelly.
Phoenix walks into a jab.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kelly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
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.
Kelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phoenix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kelly has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kelly tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Kelly counters with a right hand to the body.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pat Kelly's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Kelly scores with a body shot.
Phoenix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kelly. That did some damage!
Phoenix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kelly is out of range and Phoenix settles back down.
Kelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Kelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Kelly. Those never looked like landing.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Kelly.
Kelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Kelly slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Phoenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Kelly.
Kelly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#Kelly is rocked!
Phoenix punishes Kelly's body with a nice straight punch.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Kelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kelly lands in his opponent's guard.

Phoenix wriggles free and stands up.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Kelly wants to clinch up but Phoenix keeps it at a distance.
Kelly seems to have recovered his senses.
Kelly connects with a crisp jab.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelly walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Kelly finds it's target.
Phoenix with a hook.#CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it. #T3#
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but Kelly blocks with his arms.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Phoenix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Kelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelly's gas tank.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Kelly's ribcage. Kelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kelly.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kelly stalling in the clinch but Phoenix improves position.
Pat Kelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Kelly wants to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Phoenix.
I think Kelly 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Kelly!

 

Event: OFK 169 - Harwath Vs Do Urden     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1#
Phoenix throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
Kelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Kelly throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Kelly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly misses with a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix lands with a nice combination. Kelly backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Kelly connects with the punch.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Kelly connects with an inside leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Kelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Kelly finds it's target.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
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.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Kelly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kelly walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Kelly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phoenix. Phoenix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Phoenix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kelly finds it's way round the side to connect with Phoenix's head.
Phoenix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good exchange - Phoenix coming out on top.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Kelly makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Kelly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phoenix takes one to the side of the head.
Kelly cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Kelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phoenix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kelly jabs Phoenix right on the nose. Phoenix blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Kelly moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick.
Kelly throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kelly lands a jab to the head.
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Phoenix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Kelly tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Kelly scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a nice right hand.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Kelly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kelly with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Kelly.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Kelly lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand.
Kelly drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Phoenix attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pat Kelly's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A head kick misses from Kelly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix slips a jab from Kelly.
Nice straight punches there by Kelly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kelly.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
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.
Phoenix cracks Kelly with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Kelly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix lands with a hook. Kelly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly misses with a straight right. #T1#
Kelly scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Kelly looking to score a takedown here. Phoenix is defending well but Kelly drives through and ends up in Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Phoenix managing to control the position.
Kelly landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Phoenix.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phoenix seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kelly looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kelly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phoenix has Kelly pulled in close to control his posture.
Kelly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phoenix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Phoenix looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kelly lands a couple of elbows.
Phoenix controlling the position.
Kelly landing with the ground and pound.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses. Phoenix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kelly's guard. Nice move by Phoenix!#REVR#
Phoenix won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Phoenix stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Phoenix forces his way into half guard.#SU#
Phoenix escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelly.
Kelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kelly blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pat Kelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pat Kelly'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!#R3#
Kelly walks into a jab.
Phoenix takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly scores with a jab.
Kelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Kelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kelly scores with a sloppy right hand. Phoenix should have avoided that one.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly with a nice cross.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Kelly.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kelly's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix catches Kelly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Kelly's belly button to the back.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Phoenix throwing a counter right hand but Kelly manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelly doesn't seem phased though.
Kelly takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix takes one to the chin there.
Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phoenix takes one on the button.
Kelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kelly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Phoenix tries a low kick but Kelly avoids it.
Kelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Kelly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly with a jab.
Kelly walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Kelly throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Kelly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Phoenix to the mat! Phoenix manages to get full guard.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Pat Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelly throws a big elbow that misses.
Phoenix controlling the position.
Phoenix continues to stall.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Phoenix is retaining full guard. #T3#
Kelly wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Phoenix trying to control the position here.
Kelly with a nice head shot there.
Phoenix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kelly's guard. #REVR#
Kelly working a defensive guard here.
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a triangle but Phoenix pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Phoenix not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Phoenix sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kelly's guard.
Well, if Phoenix 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. #SU#
Phoenix stands up out of the half guard.
Kelly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Phoenix.
I think Phoenix has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: OFK 165 - Trump Vs Pinochet     
Date:   Feb 05, 2022
#R1#
Wanker has his takedown stuffed
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Wanker fails with a takedown attempt.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Wanker ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wanker with the inside leg kick.
Wanker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Wanker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wanker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Wanker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Wanker misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
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!
Wanker walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws a jab when Wanker was well out of range.#T1#
Wanker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phoenix on the side of the head.
Wanker lands a leg kick that knocks Phoenix off balance momentarily.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Wanker moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Wanker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wanker slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Wanker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wanker throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Wanker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Phoenix has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Phoenix wants to sweep here but Wanker controlling him for the moment.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully. #T2#
Wanker is stalling in the full guard.
Wanker trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix pulls Wanker in close to his closed guard and prevents Wanker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wanker wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Phoenix being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wanker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Wanker shoots and misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker misses with a few strikes there.
Wanker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wanker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Phoenix fails to land with a series of punches.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wanker misses with a looping right.
Wanker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Phoenix is able to avoid easily.
Wanker swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Wanker lands a jab.
Wanker misses with a hook to the body
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Wanker throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wanker throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
Wanker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Wanker moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wanker finds it's way round the side to connect with Phoenix's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phoenix.#T4#
A jab lands there for Wanker.
Phoenix takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Wanker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Phoenix explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wanker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phoenix takes a swing at Wanker's ribcage but misses.
Wanker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wanker throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Wanker misses with a body kick.
Phoenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wanker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wanker misses with an uppercut.
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 Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wanker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Wanker is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix. That snapped Wanker's head back.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Wanker's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wanker.
Wanker throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Wanker scores with a push kick.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
No joy there for Wanker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wanker dives in and grabs Phoenix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phoenix pushes down on Wanker's head and hops out.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phoenix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wanker manages to avoid it.
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 Phoenix. Wanker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix cracks Wanker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wanker has time to react.#T1#
Wanker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phoenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wanker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wanker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Wanker does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Wanker misses.
Wanker ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Wanker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wanker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wanker can do to turn this around?
Wanker is breathing heavily.
Wanker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wanker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Wanker throws a lazy head kick
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#That has opened up Orla Wanker's cut even more.
Wanker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to avoid it but Wanker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phoenix to the ground. Phoenix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wanker.
Wanker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wanker punishes Phoenix's body with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix thuds a left hand into Wanker's body.
Phoenix tests Wanker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wanker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wanker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phoenix lands a jab to Wanker's midsection.
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Wanker is just out of range.
Wanker has his takedown stuffed
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Wanker throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix digs a good hook to Wanker's body.
Wanker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phoenix.
Wanker looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Wanker lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand.
Phoenix leaves Wanker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phoenix catches Wanker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phoenix lands a head shot.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Wanker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Orla Wanker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wanker throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Wanker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wanker darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Wanker into the cage.
Wanker misses with a straight right.
Wanker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Wanker moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Wanker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wanker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Phoenix crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wanker - the referee stops the clock and Phoenix gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wanker. Phoenix manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Phoenix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wanker defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wanker moves away.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wanker throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wanker walks into a jab.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wanker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Phoenix slaps away a takedown attempt from Wanker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Wanker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Phoenix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phoenix scores with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Phoenix as Wanker shoots in.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Wanker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wanker cracks a nice hook into Phoenix's ribs.
Phoenix blocks the body kick.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wanker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wanker is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wanker.
Wanker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phoenix steps in with a hook that catches Wanker right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Phoenix follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wanker looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
After winning the bout, Blake Phoenix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OFK 160 - Phoenix Vs McFly     
Date:   Jan 16, 2022
#R1#
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McFly misses with a double jab
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from McFly misses its intended target.
Jonny McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McFly rushes Phoenix and presses him up against the cage.
McFly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McFly misses with the head strike.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McFly managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
McFly misses with a short punch on the inside.
McFly digs a right hand underneath Phoenix's ribcage. Phoenix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phoenix has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short uppercut from McFly.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but McFly avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McFly misses with the head strike.
McFly misses with some punches.
McFly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
Phoenix dodges an elbow strike from McFly. #T1#
McFly lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix tries to work over McFly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
McFly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFly misses with the head strike.
McFly blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McFly - that landed with a thud.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by McFly.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix tries a body shot but McFly blocks it.
Phoenix looking to stall.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McFly scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix tries a body shot but McFly blocks it.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from McFly. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by McFly.
McFly working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from McFly fails to land.
McFly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from McFly as the two fighters clinch.
McFly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phoenix.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McFly's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McFly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as McFly controls the action. #T3#
Phoenix lands a right hand.
McFly prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
A short right from Phoenix.
A short left from McFly.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
McFly misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
McFly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McFly.
McFly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
McFly lands a body punch.
McFly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McFly lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix blocks an elbow strike.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
McFly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McFly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McFly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
McFly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
McFly moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off.
Phoenix tried to counter with a leg kick but McFly avoided it.
McFly misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McFly wants to clinch but Phoenix slips to the side
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
McFly gets a clinch.
McFly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McFly tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing McFly back against the cage.
McFly tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix cracks McFly with a nice body shot.
McFly misses with a body punch.
McFly lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of McFly backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McFly.
McFly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonny McFly will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McFly misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McFly catches Phoenix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phoenix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phoenix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phoenix there as he acknowledges the shot.
McFly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from McFly.
Some wild striking there from Phoenix.
McFly throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
McFly blocks a jab.
Phoenix has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFly throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Jonny McFly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix throws a low kick but it's checked well by McFly.
Phoenix throws a body punch but McFly moves out of range.
McFly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McFly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
McFly slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Phoenix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McFly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from McFly.
A looping hook to the body misses from McFly. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
As McFly tries to get set, Phoenix tries to push him back and clinch up but McFly manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from McFly.
McFly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
McFly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As McFly tries to get set, Phoenix tries to push him back and clinch up but McFly manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but McFly slips the punch.
McFly missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix swings for the body but McFly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from McFly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McFly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from McFly misses.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of McFly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McFly, as that shot connected.
McFly throws an off balance right hand
and McFly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFly avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
McFly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McFly tries to clinch but Phoenix moves out of range.
McFly wants to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix slips a jab from McFly.
McFly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but McFly moved out of range.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phoenix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McFly's corner calls for a 1-2. McFly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McFly blocks a body shot from Phoenix. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from McFly fails to land.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix is working McFly over against the cage.
A short uppercut from McFly.
A left hand lands to the body for McFly.
McFly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McFly working aggressively here.
McFly lands with a light punch inside.
McFly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
McFly misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFly prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
McFly misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix has had enough of the clinch but McFly keeps him there for the moment.
McFly misses with the head strike.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A short left from McFly.
McFly scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Phoenix is leaning against McFly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McFly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
McFly blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix cracks McFly with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
Phoenix tries a body shot but McFly blocks it.
McFly lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McFly backwards.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonny McFly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phoenix, as that shot connected.
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McFly misses the jab.
Good shot there by McFly.#CL2#
McFly clinches up with Phoenix and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
McFly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.
McFly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McFly lands a really nice looking cross but Phoenix seems unphased.
Phoenix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McFly misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFly wants to clinch.
Phoenix takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
McFly is looking to clinch.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McFly throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McFly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
McFly misses with a wild body shot.
McFly throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
McFly misses with a wild combination.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix throws a front kick aimed at McFly's knee but McFly avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. McFly does a little dance to reset his feet.
McFly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phoenix's head backwards.
McFly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
McFly lands a really nice looking cross but Phoenix seems unphased.
McFly lands with an uppercut that bounces Phoenix off the cage and back into range.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McFly cracks Phoenix with a good 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!
McFly thuds a left hand into Phoenix's body.#CL2#
McFly closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix tries to work over McFly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
McFly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from McFly.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but McFly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
McFly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of McFly's head. #T3#
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix avoids a wild elbow strike from McFly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
Jonny McFly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Jonny McFly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McFly lands an elbow that stopped Phoenix in his tracks for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from McFly.
Phoenix pushes McFly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McFly wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
Phoenix is working McFly over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phoenix just misses with a elbow thrown towards McFly's brow.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of McFly's head.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Phoenix working aggressively here.
McFly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
McFly struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from McFly fails to land.
McFly gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFly throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McFly lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny McFly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McFly 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jonny McFly!

A very excited looking Jonny McFly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: OFK 153 - Bagwis Vs Mustonen     
Date:   Dec 25, 2021
#R1#
Ninja jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ninja.
Ninja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix tries to work over Ninja's front leg with a kick but Ninja checks it.
Ninja connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phoenix momentarily.
Ninja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ninja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Ninja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Ninja looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Phoenix takes a swing at Ninja's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Ninja closes the distance and pushes Phoenix back into the cage.
Ninja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ninja has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Ninja blocking some punches.
Phoenix pushes Ninja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ninja misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Phoenix. #T1#
Ninja blocking some punches.
Ninja tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ninja is working for takedown but Phoenix is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ninja wants to take the fight to the mat but Phoenix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ninja.
Ninja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ninja tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Ninja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Phoenix.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Ninja tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phoenix as Ninja tries to tie him up.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ninja lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Ninja controls his hands.
Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ninja misses with a punch to the body.
Ninja stalling in the clinch but Phoenix improves position.
Ninja has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Ninja blocks it.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ninja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Ninja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Ninja working aggressively here.
Phoenix tries to work over Ninja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ninja struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Ninja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ninja's gas tank. #T3#
Phoenix prevents the takedown attempt.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ninja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phoenix gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ninja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ninja looks winded!
Phoenix lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Ninja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ninja or not.
Ninja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ninja lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ninja fails to land.
Ninja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix blocking some punches. #T4#
Phoenix blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix. #ROC#Ninja is rocked!
Phoenix creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ninja's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ninja drops to his knees and Phoenix pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
A victorious Blake Phoenix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#923 Kevin v Mario     
Date:   Dec 04, 2021
#R1#
Dambullah defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Dambullah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Dambullah avoids it with no problem.
Dambullah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phoenix lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dambullah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dambullah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dambullah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and Dambullah counters with a nice body kick.
Dambullah blocks a leg kick.
Dambullah slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Dambullah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Dambullah.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Dambullah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dambullah walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Dambullah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dambullah misses with a hook.#T1#
Phoenix misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Dambullah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Dambullah - just one landing.
Dambullah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Dambullah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix blocks a leg kick.
Dambullah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix digs a good hook to Dambullah's body.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dambullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Dambullah throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dambullah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Dambullah throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Dambullah's ribs.
Dambullah thumps Phoenix with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix walks into a left hand.
Dambullah defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Dambullah blocks a jab.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phoenix slips a jab from Dambullah.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dambullah's head backwards.
Dambullah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dambullah manages to avoid it.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Dambullah slips the punch.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix scores with the left hand. Dambullah knows he should have avoided that one.
Phoenix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dambullah's sensitive parts.
Phoenix swats away the attempt to clinch by Dambullah.
Dambullah jabs at Phoenix's body.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dambullah throws out the jab. #T3#
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Phoenix avoids a kick to the body.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but Phoenix checks it.
Dambullah avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Dambullah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Dambullah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dambullah. That's going to slow Phoenix down.
Dambullah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dambullah connects with an inside leg kick.
Dambullah cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
Dambullah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dambullah misses with a looping right.
Dambullah scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix motions for Dambullah to come forward. Phoenix throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Dambullah.
Phoenix misses with a double jab
and Dambullah counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dambullah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Dambullah avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix throws a hook but Dambullah avoids it easily.
Dambullah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
and Dambullah counters with a nice body kick.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Dambullah just misses with a punch to the body.
Dambullah throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Dambullah ducks down to avoid it.
Dambullah moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Dambullah throws a leg kick which misses Phoenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Phoenix tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings for the body but Dambullah moves out of range.
Phoenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Dambullah off the cage and back into range.
Phoenix lands a nice hook to Dambullah's body. Dambullah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dambullah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
It looked like Dambullah was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a swing at Dambullah's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dambullah.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Phoenix in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick.
Dambullah lands a head shot.
Phoenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dambullah's head.
Dambullah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dambullah scores with a sloppy right hand. Phoenix should have avoided that one.
Dambullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Dambullah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Dambullah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dambullah. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is winning the standup battle so far.
Dambullah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dambullah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dambullah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dambullah throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dambullah connects with a nice looking jab.
Phoenix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phoenix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Dambullah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dambullah needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Dambullah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Dambullah scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Phoenix there.
Phoenix defending well as Dambullah loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
Phoenix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Dambullah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dambullah slips under a jab.
Dambullah lands a two punch combo.
A good leg kick by Dambullah.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dambullah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phoenix. That did some damage!
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Dambullah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Dambullah takes the fight into the clinch.
Phoenix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Dambullah.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dambullah swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Dambullah controls the action.
Dambullah digs a right hand underneath Phoenix's ribcage. Phoenix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dambullah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Dambullah.
Dambullah pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Dambullah.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Dambullah.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Dambullah avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Dambullah.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Dambullah controls his hands.
Dambullah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah digs a right hand into Phoenix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phoenix's gas tank. #T4#
Dambullah misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dambullah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Dambullah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dambullah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dambullah fakes the leg kick and cracks Phoenix in the body.
Phoenix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dambullah slips a straight right by Phoenix.
It appears Dambullah was looking to counter with a kick there.
Phoenix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dambullah looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dambullah can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Dambullah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dambullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Dambullah had a free shot at his head there.
Dambullah throws a body shot but no joy.
Dambullah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dambullah misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that second round.
That's time! Dambullah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Dambullah, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. Dambullah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dambullah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dambullah connects with an inside leg kick.
Phoenix throws a hook but Dambullah blocks it.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Dambullah.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Dambullah avoids it with no problem.
Dambullah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phoenix walks into a jab.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Dambullah's head but Dambullah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dambullah lands with a nice combination. Phoenix backs away looking to recover.
Dambullah staying out of range there.
Dambullah thinks about countering with a body kick.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix is looking to chop away at Dambullah's legs.
A quick step to the side and Dambullah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix moves forwards but Dambullah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Dambullah.
Dambullah takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Dambullah slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Dambullah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Dambullah ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix scores with the left hand. Dambullah knows he should have avoided that one.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Dambullah is out of range.
Dambullah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dambullah throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Dambullah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Dambullah lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
A nice side step and Phoenix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Dambullah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dambullah throws a series of strikes that have Phoenix backpedaling.
Phoenix takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dambullah slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Dambullah slips a straight right by Phoenix.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
Dambullah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dambullah misses with a straight right.
Dambullah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dambullah misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.
Dambullah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dambullah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dambullah.
Dambullah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phoenix will feel that in the morning.
Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Dambullah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phoenix at a distance.
Dambullah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Phoenix is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dambullah.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Dambullah counters with a right hand to the body.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
and Dambullah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dambullah misses the shot to the body.
Dambullah scores with a hook.
Phoenix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Dambullah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Dambullah moves into the clinch.
Dambullah misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phoenix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dambullah's brow.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Phoenix has had enough of the clinch but Dambullah keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Dambullah.
Dambullah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dambullah takes a shot to the head.
Dambullah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dambullah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dambullah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Dambullah blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Dambullah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Dambullah breaks the clinch.
Dambullah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dambullah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Dambullah ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Dambullah is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Moosh Dambullah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dambullah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Moosh Dambullah!

Papa Moosh Dambullah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#920 Papa v Raffington     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1#
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Buriak moves out of range of the strikes.
Buriak defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buriak.
Buriak slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Buriak moved out of range nicely.
Buriak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buriak looks for the body kick but Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buriak.
Buriak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Buriak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buriak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buriak misses with a leg kick.
Buriak misses with a leg kick
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Buriak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buriak lands a leg kick that knocks Phoenix off balance momentarily.
Buriak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Phoenix lands a jab.
Buriak throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buriak misses with a leg kick
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Buriak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buriak throws a leg kick which misses Phoenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Phoenix tries to avoid it.
Buriak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phoenix.
Buriak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phoenix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buriak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buriak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buriak.
Good leg kick by Buriak.
An inside leg kick from Buriak misses.
Buriak tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
A low kick lands for Buriak.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and Buriak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Buriak tenderised Phoenix's leg. Phoenix is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buriak throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Phoenix misses.
Buriak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Phoenix sizes up Buriak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phoenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buriak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Buriak avoids it with no problem.
Buriak thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Buriak moves out of range. #T3#
A combination from Buriak does no damage.
Buriak moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Buriak counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
As Phoenix backs away, Buriak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buriak is looking to score with low kicks.
Buriak throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Buriak.
Buriak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buriak throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buriak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phoenix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buriak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phoenix finds it's way round the side to connect with Buriak's head.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buriak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buriak.#T4#
Buriak misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Buriak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buriak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix motions for Buriak to come forward. Phoenix throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buriak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Buriak.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Phoenix blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the body from Phoenix misses
and Buriak counters with an inside leg kick.
Buriak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phoenix takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
Phoenix steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Buriak.
Phoenix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Buriak had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Buriak defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Buriak looks for the body kick but Phoenix saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Phoenix has knocked Buriak down with a huge combo! Phoenix steps away and waves a wobbly Buriak back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Buriak is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buriak ducks into an uppercut from Phoenix and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake Phoenix!
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.

 

Event: GAMMA#918 Leonardo v Clark     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix throws a jab when Ekstrovertti was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekstrovertti misses the target.
Ekstrovertti connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekstrovertti has his takedown stuffed
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Ekstrovertti.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ekstrovertti.#T1#
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
Ekstrovertti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phoenix swings for the body but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Ekstrovertti avoids it well.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekstrovertti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ekstrovertti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix digs a good hook to Ekstrovertti's body. #T2#
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phoenix cracks Ekstrovertti with a good jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Ekstrovertti blocks a low kick nicely.
A combination from Ekstrovertti does no damage.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
It looked like Ekstrovertti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Ekstrovertti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Phoenix sprawls well initially but Ekstrovertti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Phoenix manages to get to full guard.
Ekstrovertti landing with the ground and pound.
Ekstrovertti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ekstrovertti trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Phoenix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ekstrovertti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Phoenix has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Ekstrovertti from controlling successfully.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but instead Ekstrovertti has moved into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ekstrovertti trying to control from half guard but Phoenix is working away.
Ekstrovertti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phoenix defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Phoenix misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely.
Ekstrovertti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ekstrovertti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Ekstrovertti walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Ekstrovertti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekstrovertti is just out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ekstrovertti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekstrovertti misses with the head strike.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Ekstrovertti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix cracks Ekstrovertti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekstrovertti doesn't manage to clinch there - Phoenix circles away.
Ekstrovertti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Ekstrovertti.#T1#
Ekstrovertti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekstrovertti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekstrovertti sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Ekstrovertti avoids it this time.
Ekstrovertti needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Phoenix works Ekstrovertti's body with a nice hook.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Ekstrovertti ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Ekstrovertti gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ekstrovertti wants to work for an arm triangle but Phoenix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phoenix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ekstrovertti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ekstrovertti's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti wants to escape the position. #T2#
Phoenix controlling from the back.
Phoenix is trying to stick to Ekstrovertti's back but Ekstrovertti is turning into Phoenix. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Phoenix's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ekstrovertti.
Vertti Ekstrovertti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phoenix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ekstrovertti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phoenix is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Ekstrovertti from controlling successfully.
Ekstrovertti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Phoenix is adopting a defensive guard.
Ekstrovertti trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Phoenix wants to sweep here but Ekstrovertti controlling him for the moment.
Ekstrovertti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phoenix controls Ekstrovertti momentarily but Ekstrovertti frees himself.
Phoenix has Ekstrovertti pulled in close to control his posture.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Ekstrovertti from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phoenix misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekstrovertti tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
Ekstrovertti fails with a takedown attempt.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
And that is 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.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ekstrovertti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phoenix doesn't seem bothered though.
Ekstrovertti tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Phoenix checks a low kick from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Ekstrovertti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ekstrovertti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ekstrovertti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Ekstrovertti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Ekstrovertti scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Ekstrovertti misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekstrovertti.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Ekstrovertti. #T1#
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Ekstrovertti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekstrovertti lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Ekstrovertti controls the action.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekstrovertti backwards.
Ekstrovertti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phoenix up against the cage.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekstrovertti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Ekstrovertti throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Phoenix.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Ekstrovertti avoiding damage.
Ekstrovertti works on Phoenix's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Ekstrovertti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Ekstrovertti's head but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ekstrovertti or perhaps it was just good defense by Phoenix, which made it look bad. #T3#
Ekstrovertti blocks a low kick nicely.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekstrovertti doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body kick from Ekstrovertti.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Blake Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekstrovertti is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target. #CL#
Ekstrovertti closes the distance and pushes Phoenix back into the cage.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekstroverttis head.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Ekstrovertti's ribcage. Ekstrovertti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Ekstrovertti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position but instead, Phoenix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ekstrovertti into the cage.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekstrovertti backwards.
Ekstrovertti tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekstrovertti backwards.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekstrovertti has Phoenix pressed against the cage.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Phoenix breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phoenix 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

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.

 

Event: GAMMA#915 Karim v Leonardo     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magomaevaboff lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magomaevaboff has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Magomaevaboff moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Magomaevaboff is looking to score with low kicks.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phoenix at a distance.
Phoenix checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phoenix.#CL2#
Magomaevaboff moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomaevaboff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Magomaevaboff manages to pull guard.
Phoenix will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Magomaevaboff has his foot on Phoenix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phoenix works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomaevaboff wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Magomaevaboff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomaevaboff working a defensive guard here.
Phoenix stays in close to Magomaevaboff's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Magomaevaboff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phoenix defends well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomaevaboff wants to sweep here but Phoenix controlling him for the moment.
Magomaevaboff keeping full guard, as Phoenix tries to pass.
Phoenix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomaevaboff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phoenix is one step ahead there.
Phoenix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Phoenix engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Magomaevaboff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomaevaboff looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Magomaevaboff connects with an inside leg kick.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Magomaevaboff thinks about the counter body kick.
A low kick from Phoenix is predictable there
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magomaevaboff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomaevaboff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomaevaboff moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomaevaboff throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Magomaevaboff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but Magomaevaboff breaks away and moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phoenix on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomaevaboff. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomaevaboff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomaevaboff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phoenix doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Husein Magomaevaboff dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Magomaevaboff ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomaevaboff walks into a left hand.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice body shot.
Magomaevaboff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix tests Magomaevaboff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomaevaboff.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomaevaboff throws a front kick that sends Phoenix stumbling back into the cage.
Husein Magomaevaboff seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Magomaevaboff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magomaevaboff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomaevaboff misses with a kick to the body.
Magomaevaboff lands an overhand right.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Phoenix throws out a leg kick but Magomaevaboff moves out of range and Phoenix only half commits.
Magomaevaboff slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff takes one on the button.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice shot that snaps Phoenix's head back.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. Magomaevaboff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomaevaboff.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomaevaboff momentarily.
Magomaevaboff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping right.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomaevaboff lands a really nice looking cross but Phoenix seems unphased.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Magomaevaboff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab.
Phoenix connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Magomaevaboff misses its intended target.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings for the body but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.#T4#
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomaevaboff.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Magomaevaboff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix throws a hook but Magomaevaboff avoids it easily.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomaevaboff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magomaevaboff scores with a hook to the body. Phoenix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomaevaboff is just out of range.
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomaevaboff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Husein Magomaevaboff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Magomaevaboff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phoenix's sensitive parts.
Magomaevaboff wants to clinch.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Magomaevaboff moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix lands a nice hook to Magomaevaboff's body. Magomaevaboff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff lands with an overhand left.
Magomaevaboff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Magomaevaboff avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a double jab
and Magomaevaboff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff tries to counter by closing the distance.
Magomaevaboff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomaevaboff.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix throws out a powerful jab.
Phoenix lunges at Magomaevaboff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomaevaboff's hand.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomaevaboff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomaevaboff! But no joy.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab from Phoenix.
Good leg kick by Magomaevaboff. #T2#
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Magomaevaboff is out of range.
Phoenix tried to score with a low kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix tries to score with a low kick but Magomaevaboff moves his leg out of the way.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomaevaboff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomaevaboff tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomaevaboff.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Magomaevaboff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Phoenix slips a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the leg kick from Phoenix.
Husein Magomaevaboff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Magomaevaboff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix throws a hook but Magomaevaboff blocks it.
Magomaevaboff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff lands an overhand right.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix lands a nice shot that snaps Magomaevaboff's head back.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Phoenix throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff fakes the leg kick and cracks Phoenix in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Magomaevaboff counters with a thumping low kick.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with an inside leg kick.
Phoenix moves out of range as Magomaevaboff strikes.
Phoenix throws a low kick, looking for Magomaevaboff's leg but Magomaevaboff calmly moves out of range.
Phoenix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magomaevaboff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Magomaevaboff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff checks a low kick from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Husein Magomaevaboff.
Well Magomaevaboff 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Husein Magomaevaboff!

During a confident post fight interview, Husein Magomaevaboff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#912 Hiro v Karim     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phoenix as he jumps to the side.
Phoenix has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costa moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.#CL#
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Costa blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phoenix prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.#T1##BC2#
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Costa dives in and grabs Phoenix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phoenix pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phoenix throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phoenix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phoenix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Phoenix jabs Costa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phoenix tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Costa moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Costa throws out a powerful jab.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Costa attempts a counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it well and moves away.
Phoenix jabs Costa right on the nose. Costa blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa wants to clinch.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Costa looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Costa tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix throws a solid leg kick but Costa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Costa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Costa finds it's way through Phoenix's defenses.
Costa connects with a crisp jab.
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Costa avoids it with no problem.
Costa tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phoenix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Costa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Costa lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Costa.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Phoenix thumps Costa with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Costa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Costa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Costa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab lands there for Costa.#T4#
Costa misses with a double jab.
Costa thuds his right hand into Phoenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Costa.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costa tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it. #TD#
Costa shoots in and bounces Phoenix off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Phoenix scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Costa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Phoenix sprawls well initially but Costa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Costa wants to pass to mount but Phoenix is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Costa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Phoenix's guard.

Phoenix has his feet on Costa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.#CL#
Costa closes the distance and pushes Phoenix back into the cage.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix works on Costa's body with a couple of short punches.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix pushes Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Costa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa looking for a takedown.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Costa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Phoenix manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Costa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Phoenix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Costa or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Costa tries to circle away but Phoenix has him pinned against the cage.
Costa blocks the elbow strike.
Costa wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix is leaning against Costa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Phoenix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Costa is looking to clinch.
Phoenix throws a front kick aimed at Costa's knee but Costa avoids it well.
Costa throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.#T3#
Costa throws a one two combo.
Phoenix throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costa wants to clinch
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Costa has a takedown stuffed.
Phoenix let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Good exchange - Phoenix coming out on top.
Phoenix lands a jab to Costa's midsection.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Costa.
Phoenix with a jab.
Costa misses with a hook to the body
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Phoenix tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Costa is rocked!
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Costa.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix connects with a superb combination that knocks Costa out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Phoenix before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Costa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#908 Lohmus v Turillo     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1#
Phoenix misses the jab.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weudke.
Weudke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weudke. Weudke obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Phoenix catches Weudke right on the button with a cross.
Phoenix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weudke.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
A clash of legs there as Phoenix blocks the low kick.
Weudke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phoenix steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Weudke. That one must have hurt.
Weudke tries to land a body kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Weudke misses with the combination.
Phoenix throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with a nice body shot.
Weudke is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weudke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weudke slips under a jab.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Weudke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke throws a solid leg kick but Phoenix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weudke.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke lands a two punch combo.
Weudke misses with a kick to the body.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weudke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Weudke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weudke thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Weudke tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix works Weudke's body with a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Weudke.
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phoenix rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weudke lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Weudke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been informed that Weudke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Weudke looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix scores with a jab. Weudke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Weudke moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Weudke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Weudke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Weudke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Weudke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weudke takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Weudke slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Weudke cracks a nice hook into Phoenix's ribs.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weudke feints a counter leg kick.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Weudke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phoenix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Weudke throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Weudke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weudke lands a leg kick that knocks Phoenix off balance momentarily.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Weudke avoids the punch easily.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Weudke feints a counter leg kick.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weudke is defending well for now.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Weudke.
Phoenix being controlled against the cage.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Weudke works on Phoenix's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Weudke - that landed with a thud.
Weudke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Weudke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weudke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Weudke duly obliges.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weudke.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Weudke's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke connects with an inside leg kick.
Weudke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phoenix doesn't seem bothered though.
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 Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Weudke misses with a kick to the body.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Weudke checks a leg kick.
Weudke moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
Phoenix moves out of range as Weudke strikes.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Weudke avoids the punch easily.
Weudke is looking for the big counter here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weudke.
Weudke lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Weudke with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a hook but Weudke blocks it.
Roland Weudke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Weudke staying out of range there.
Weudke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Weudke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Weudke's head but Weudke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weudke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weudke lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow Phoenix down.
Weudke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weudke lands a leg kick that knocks Phoenix off balance momentarily.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Weudke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weudke motions for Phoenix to come forward. Weudke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weudke can pounce on him.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weudke takes one on the button.
Weudke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Weudke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and Weudke settles back down. #T2#
Weudke tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix cracks Weudke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a low kick nicely.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weudke slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke checks a leg kick.
Phoenix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
Weudke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Weudke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Weudke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Weudke throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Weudke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weudke is pushing Phoenix up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good body shot from Weudke.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weudke throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Weudke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Phoenix blocks the leg kick.
Weudke thumps Phoenix with a low kick.
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Weudke tries a quick counter leg kick but Phoenix is wise to it.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Weudke moves out of range.
Phoenix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Weudke. #T4#
Phoenix misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
Weudke only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix throws a chopping leg kick but Weudke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Phoenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Phoenix tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
Weudke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Weudke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weudke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weudke lands a slapping body shot.
Weudke delivers a nice body kick.
Weudke with the inside leg kick.
Phoenix takes a kick to the side of the head.
Weudke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weudke feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roland Weudke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weudke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Weudke misses with a left hand
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow Phoenix down.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Weudke misses with a few strikes there.
Weudke lands with a good body shot.
Weudke moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Weudke manages to circle out of the way.
Weudke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Weudke connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Weudke is predictable there
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Phoenix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weudke.
Weudke lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Weudke slips under a jab.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Weudke with a nice calf kick.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but Weudke breaks away and moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Weudke.
Weudke cracks Phoenix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weudke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Weudke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.
Weudke misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Weudke pushes him off.
A low kick lands for Weudke.
An inside leg kick lands from Weudke.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weudke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Weudke had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Phoenix catches Weudke right on the button with a cross.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weudke tries to move into range but Phoenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weudke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phoenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Weudke.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Phoenix throws a low kick, looking for Weudke's leg but Weudke calmly moves out of range.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phoenix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weudke looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Weudke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phoenix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phoenix is looking to score with low kicks.
Weudke with the inside leg kick.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks Weudke with an uppercut!
Weudke lands with a shot to the body.
Weudke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weudke can pounce on him.
Weudke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Weudke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the head.
Phoenix throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
Weudke throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weudke lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Weudke manages to circle out of the way.
Phoenix throws a low kick, looking for Weudke's leg but Weudke calmly moves out of range.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Weudke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.#T4#
A punch combination from Weudke misses.
Phoenix tests Weudke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke throws a good cross that connects.
Weudke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phoenix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phoenix blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
A countering left hand to the body from Weudke misses.
Weudke slips a jab from Phoenix.
Weudke connects with a leg kick.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Weudke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Weudke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Weudke tries a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Weudke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weudke 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!

An out of breath Roland Weudke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#904 Spud v McCracken     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Chen Lo.
We've been informed that Phoenix has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chen Lo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Timiko Chen Lo has been cut.
Chen Lo feints and then cracks Phoenix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phoenix down.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Chen Lo's ribs.
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Chen Lo's ribs.
Chen Lo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phoenix's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Chen Lo blocks the leg kick.
Chen Lo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick which misses Phoenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Phoenix tries to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a leg kick
enabling Chen Lo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix checks a leg kick nicely.
Chen Lo misses with a low kick.
Chen Lo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chen Lo with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the body from Phoenix misses
and Chen Lo counters with a good low kick that Phoenix was not able to check.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phoenix lands an overhand right.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chen Lo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chen Lo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Chen Lo.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Phoenix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chen Lo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phoenix tries a low kick but Chen Lo avoids it.#T2#
Chen Lo shoots in but no luck this time.
Chen Lo takes one to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen Lo.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Chen Lo ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Chen Lo slips the punch.
Chen Lo throws a quick counter head kick but Phoenix was just out of range.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chen Lo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chen Lo clobbers Phoenix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chen Lo ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chen Lo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Phoenix is looking to chop away at Chen Lo's legs. #T3#
Phoenix tests Chen Lo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chen Lo is looking to score with low kicks.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Chen Lo misses with a low kick.
Chen Lo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Phoenix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chen Lo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chen Lo swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Chen Lo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Phoenix backs away, Chen Lo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Chen Lo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chen Lo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chen Lo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Chen Lo with the inside leg kick. #T4#
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chen Lo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chen Lo misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix feints and then cracks Chen Lo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chen Lo down.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chen Lo lands a right hook to the body.
Chen Lo lands a lovely overhand right.
Chen Lo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chen Lo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chen Lo misses with a straight left.
Chen Lo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Chen Lo does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen Lo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Chen Lo slips the punch.
Phoenix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timiko Chen Lo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Phoenix throws a low kick, looking for Chen Lo's leg but Chen Lo calmly moves out of range.
Chen Lo tries to clinch up.
Phoenix lands a really nice looking cross but Chen Lo seems unphased.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chen Lo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Chen Lo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chen Lo with a nice calf kick.
Chen Lo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chen Lo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Phoenix if he has to take too many more of those.
A punch combination from Chen Lo misses.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Chen Lo ducks down to avoid it.
Chen Lo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phoenix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Chen Lo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chen Lo drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chen Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chen Lo eats them both and turns towards Phoenix to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Lo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Chen Lo is looking to score with low kicks.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Chen Lo checks it.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Chen Lo's shoulder, as Chen Lo tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo.
Phoenix slips a jab from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Chen Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Chen Lo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chen Lo counters with a thumping low kick.
Phoenix throws a jab when Chen Lo was well out of range.
Chen Lo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the head.
Chen Lo lands a head kick. Phoenix smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chen Lo throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chen Lo momentarily.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chen Lo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Chen Lo moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chen Lo.
Chen Lo missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chen Lo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Chen Lo ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Chen Lo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. Chen Lo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick that knocks Phoenix off balance momentarily.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Chen Lo ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Chen Lo throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Chen Lo saw that one coming.
Chen Lo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Chen Lo misses.
Phoenix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chen Lo can pounce on him.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and moves out of range.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick from Chen Lo is predictable there
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.#CL#
Chen Lo moves into range and clinches up with Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land. #BC#
Chen Lo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phoenix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Chen Lo takes one to the side of the head.
Chen Lo throws a poor cross that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo tries a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Chen Lo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Chen Lo misses.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chen Lo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Timiko Chen Lo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chen Lo ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Chen Lo with the inside leg kick.
Jab by Phoenix.
Chen Lo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chen Lo throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chen Lo tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Chen Lo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
It looked like Chen Lo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chen Lo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix throws a hook but Chen Lo avoids it easily.
Chen Lo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen Lo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Chen Lo moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Chen Lo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Chen Lo.
Phoenix stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Chen Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chen Lo swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chen Lo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chen Lo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chen Los head.
Chen Lo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Chen Lo avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Chen Lo misses with some punches.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Timiko Chen Lo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Chen Lo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen Lo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix works on Chen Lo's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen Lo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Chen Lo controls his hands.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Chen Lo 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 blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix pushes Chen Lo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Chen Lo digs a right hand underneath Phoenix's ribcage. Phoenix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chen Lo trying to control the position but instead, Phoenix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chen Lo into the cage.
Phoenix is looking to break free of the clinch but Chen Lo has double underhooks. #T3#
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Chen Lo.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Chen Lo controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen Lo.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Chen Lo blocks it.
Chen Lo working aggressively here. #BC#
Chen Lo manages to break the clinch.
Chen Lo connects with a solid leg kick.
Phoenix throws out a powerful jab.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phoenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Chen Lo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and Chen Lo settles back down.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chen Lo. Chen Lo obviously looking to wear him down.
Phoenix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chen Lo counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen Lo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Chen Lo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Chen Lo misses with a low kick.
Phoenix misses with a low kick as Chen Lo jumps back.
Chen Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
A telegraphed right hand from Chen Lo misses the target.
Phoenix throws a jab when Chen Lo was well out of range.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Chen Lo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phoenix's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blake Phoenix.
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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

A victorious Blake Phoenix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Timiko Chen Lo had this to say: 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

 

Event: GAMMA#900 Hiro v Karim     
Date:   Jun 26, 2021
#R1#
Asmundsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Asmundsen throws a solid leg kick but Phoenix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asmundsen.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Asmundsen avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asmundsen slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks Asmundsen with an uppercut!
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Asmundsen's ribs.
Asmundsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Asmundsen blocks a jab.
Asmundsen tries to counter with a takedown but Phoenix is quick to defend against it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head but Asmundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Phoenix has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Asmundsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asmundsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Asmundsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phoenix wants to slow Asmundsen down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Asmundsen lands a body shot.
Phoenix throws a hook but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Asmundsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Asmundsen misses.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asmundsen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Asmundsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix jabs Asmundsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Asmundsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Asmundsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phoenix.
Asmundsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Asmundsen shakes it off.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asmundsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Phoenix's head. #T3#
A jab from Phoenix misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Phoenix.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Asmundsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asmundsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Asmundsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phoenix.
Asmundsen moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Asmundsen is looking to slow Phoenix down with leg kicks.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Phoenix throws a hook but Asmundsen blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asmundsen loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Asmundsen moved out of range.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Asmundsen moved away.
Asmundsen throws a series of strikes that have Phoenix backpedaling.
Asmundsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asmundsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
Asmundsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Asmundsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A clash of legs there as Phoenix blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Asmundsen is looking to wear down Phoenix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Asmundsen misses.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asmundsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a low kick, right behind Asmundsen 's knee.
Asmundsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Asmundsen finds it's way through Phoenix's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.#T1#
Phoenix thuds his right hand into Asmundsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asmundsen shoots and misses
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Asmundsen is out of range.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asmundsen throws out the jab.
Asmundsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix swings for the body but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Asmundsen feints and then cracks Phoenix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phoenix down.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Asmundsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.#T2#
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Asmundsen shakes it off.
Asmundsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen shoots in but Phoenix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen throws a chopping leg kick but Phoenix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phoenix connects with a solid leg kick.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phoenix slaps away a takedown attempt from Asmundsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asmundsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Asmundsen lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asmundsen, as that shot connected.
Asmundsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and Asmundsen counters with a left and a right that stings Phoenix. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Asmundsen ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Asmundsen throws a push kick but Phoenix slaps the foot to one side.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Phoenix won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Asmundsen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Phoenix avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Asmundsen.
Asmundsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Phoenix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is 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 Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asmundsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Asmundsen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phoenix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Phoenix is pulling down on Asmundsen's head to control his posture.
Asmundsen trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Phoenix trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Phoenix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asmundsen.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Phoenix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asmundsen.
Phoenix pulls Asmundsen in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blake Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asmundsen has a takedown stuffed.
Phoenix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asmundsen on the side of the head.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Asmundsen blocks a jab.
Asmundsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phoenix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Asmundsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Asmundsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asmundsen throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asmundsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Asmundsen should have avoided that one.
Asmundsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Asmundsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Phoenix, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Asmundsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
Asmundsen misses with a looping left.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Asmundsen misses with a looping right.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Asmundsen avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Asmundsen has a takedown stuffed.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Phoenix throws a hook but Asmundsen blocks it.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmundsen misses with a takedown
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Asmundsen ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Asmundsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phoenix 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

Our winner, Blake Phoenix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#896 Papa v Newton     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Falcone tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phoenix takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Phoenix slips a jab and a cross from Falcone.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Falcone.
Falcone scores with a leg kick.
Phoenix avoids the head kick by Falcone.
Phoenix misses with a leg kick
and Falcone counters with an outside leg kick.
Phoenix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone throws a push kick but Phoenix slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Phoenix blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Falcone with a nice calf kick.
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!
Falcone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Falcone checks the leg kick.
Falcone moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Falcone wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Falcone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phoenix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcone throws a leg kick which misses Phoenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Phoenix tries to avoid it.
Falcone scores with a spinning back kick!
Falcone motions for Phoenix to come forward. Falcone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Phoenix misses.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falcone.
Falcone throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Falcone counters with a body kick that stops Phoenix in his tracks momentarily.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Falcone throws out a leg kick but Phoenix moves out of range and Falcone only half commits.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.#T2#
Falcone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been informed that Phoenix has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Falcone scoring well with a low kick there.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Falcone looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Falcone rather than just go for the knockout.
Phoenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Falcone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phoenix.
Falcone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone tries to land a front kick but Phoenix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falcone throws a low kick but Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Phoenix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phoenix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone checks a leg kick.#T3#
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Falcone blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Falcone.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix misses with a low kick as Falcone jumps back.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falcone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Falcone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falcone pushes Phoenix away with a front kick.
Falcone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Falcone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phoenix will feel that in the morning.
Falcone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phoenix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Falcone.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falcone.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Jab by Phoenix.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Falcone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phoenix takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Falcone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falcone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Falcone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Falcone misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses with a leg kick.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Falcone looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Falcone's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Falcone misses.
Falcone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Falcone.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcone misses with a kick to the body.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
Falcone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Falcone throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Falcone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone. #T1#
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Falcone checks a leg kick.
Falcone is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Falcone avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix checks a leg kick nicely.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Falcone swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Falcone throws a good cross that connects.
Falcone wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Falcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone. #T2#
Phoenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Falcone.
Falcone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Phoenix blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Falcone.
Falcone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Falcone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Phoenix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Falcone has got the better of the exchanges.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
A big left from Falcone misses.
Falcone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and Falcone settles back down.
Phoenix tries a quick counter leg kick but Falcone is wise to it.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Falcone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Falcone checks a low kick from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Falcone
and Falcone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Falcone saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone lands with a shot to the body.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Phoenix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Falcone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Falcone moved out of range.
Falcone tried to counter with a leg kick but Phoenix avoided it.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Falcone slips under a jab.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Falcone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Falcone tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. #T4#
Phoenix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Falcone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Falcone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix tries to move into range but Falcone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Falcone throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Falcone.
Falcone works Phoenix's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone misses with a left hand
and Falcone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone lands a head kick. Phoenix smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Phoenix swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Falcone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Falcone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falcone's corner calls for a 1-2. Falcone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Falcone digs a good hook to Phoenix's body.
Phoenix takes one to the chin there.
Phoenix moves out of range as Falcone throws a body kick.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Falcone!
Some bone on bone action there as Falcone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Falcone.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Falcone counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Falcone misses with a body kick.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Falcone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Falcone.
Falcone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falcone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Falcone saw that one coming.
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone with a hook.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick there by Falcone.
Phoenix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Falcone lands a nice shot that snaps Phoenix's head back.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
Falcone looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Falcone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and Falcone settles back down.
Falcone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone misses with a body kick.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
Falcone lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Falcone slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Falcone tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Phoenix misses.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Falcone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Falcone looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcone. That's going to slow Phoenix down.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Falcone checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falcone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix moves out of range as Falcone throws a body kick.
Falcone blocks a jab.#T3#
Phoenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Falcone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Phoenix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Falcone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Falcone tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Falcone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Falcone wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Falcone throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Falcone connects with a single shot there.
Falcone with a nice calf kick.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Falcone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone throws a nice head kick!
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone blocks a jab.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Falcone.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anthony Falcone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falcone ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Falcone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Falcone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Falcone!

A very excited looking Anthony Falcone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#893 Falcone v Dambullah     
Date:   May 08, 2021
#R1#
Newton lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix throws a solid leg kick but Newton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phoenix.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Newton.
Nice shot by Newton.
Newton looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phoenix defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Phoenix. #T1#
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Phoenix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phoenix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Newton - just one landing.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phoenix as he avoids it easily.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Newton lands a lovely overhand right.
Newton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix works the jab nicely.
Phoenix walks into a stiff left hand from Newton.
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Newton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton with a poor takedown
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Newton lands a head shot.
Newton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Newton.
Phoenix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Newton with a body shot.
Newton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Newton missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Newton defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
Newton misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newton misses with a hook
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Newton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Phoenix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newton is out of range and Phoenix settles back down.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Newton missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Newton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Newton lands in his opponent's guard.
Newton preventing the sweep.
Phoenix controlling the position.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Phoenix has Newton pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Phoenix working a defensive guard here.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phoenix controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Phoenix told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newton takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 Bill Newton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Newton misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Newton misses.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
A jab from Newton misses.
Newton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Newton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Phoenix looking to control.
Newton passes Phoenix's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Phoenix defending well.
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!#SUB#
Phoenix is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton. #T1##SUB#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phoenix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton. #SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Phoenix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phoenix trying to control but Newton postures up. #SUB#
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phoenix sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix trying to control but Newton postures up. #SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Phoenix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.
Phoenix is trying to stand up here but Newton is controlling him well. #T3#
Phoenix is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
Phoenix is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newton misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Newton finds it's target.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Newton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Newton avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newton throws an off balance right hand
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton thuds a left hand into Phoenix's body.
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!
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bill Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown but Phoenix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Newton swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Newton misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Phoenix defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newton finds it's way round the side to connect with Phoenix's head.
Phoenix thuds his right hand into Newton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Newton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Newton misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Newton takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Phoenix finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phoenix slips a jab from Newton.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newton is out of range.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix cracks Newton with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newton.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Phoenix walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newton misses with a body punch
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton attempts a counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it well and moves away.
Newton lands an overhand right.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Newton.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Newton misses.
Newton takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Newton cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Newton misses the jab.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton scores with a nice right hand.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Phoenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Newton throws a big shot that misses.
Newton lands a head shot.
Newton misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newton needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newton swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix tests Newton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Newton.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Phoenix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Phoenix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Newton misses with a body shot
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Newton swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Bill Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phoenix doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Newton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Newton avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Newton lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bill Newton.
Well Newton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Newton!

 

Event: GAMMA#889 Manowaru v Grabber     
Date:   Apr 10, 2021
#R1#
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Zexi's shoulder, as Zexi tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zexi.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
Some wild striking there from Phoenix.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix throws a solid leg kick but Zexi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Zexi saw that one coming.
Phoenix tried to score with a low kick but Zexi checks it.
Phoenix walks into a jab.#T1#
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zexi.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix digs a good hook to Zexi's body.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Zexi's belly button to the back.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi takes one to the chin there.
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Zexi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zexi takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
Zexi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Phoenix lands a really nice looking cross but Zexi seems unphased.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix misses with the combination.
Zexi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix with a hook.
Zexi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Zexi's head but Zexi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zexi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zexi.
Phoenix catches Zexi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zexi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Zexi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix works Zexi's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Zexi.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Zexi's ribs.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phoenix works Zexi's body with a nice hook.
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!
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Phoenix jabs Zexi right on the nose. Zexi blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Phoenix lands a jab to Zexi's midsection.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
Phoenix throws a hook but Zexi avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Zexi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zexi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Zexi moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zexi scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Phoenix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands the left hand.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
Zexi checks a low kick from Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zexi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A big right from Phoenix misses.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Zexi's head.
Phoenix misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Zexi moved out of range.
Zexi throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Zexi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zexi cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Phoenix catches Zexi right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Phoenix cracks Zexi with an open hand slap.
Zexi ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
An inside leg kick from Phoenix misses.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Zexi slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Zexi.
It looked like Phoenix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Zexi avoids it well.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zexi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix is looking to chop away at Zexi's legs. #T4#
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Zexi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Zexi slips a jab from Phoenix.
Zexi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zexi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zexi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Phoenix has got the better of the exchanges.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and Zexi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
letting Zexi counter with a right hand.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Zexi saw that one coming.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix slips a jab and a cross from Zexi.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zexi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Zexi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Phoenix takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix wants to land a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi misses with a hook
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix tests Zexi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix lands a nice shot that snaps Zexi's head back. #T2#
Phoenix misses the jab.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zexi blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix wants to clinch.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Zexi throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zexi's knee momentarily.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Zexi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Zexi.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Zexi with the counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Zexi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.#T4#
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
Zexi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Zexi ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix works Zexi's body with a nice hook.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Zexi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi connects with a single shot there.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zexi.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by Phoenix.
Zexi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

An out of breath Blake Phoenix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#885 Manowaru v Horse     
Date:   Mar 13, 2021
#R1#
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lơhmus throws out the jab.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Lơhmus scores with a nice right hand.
Lơhmus throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lơhmus walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Lơhmus lands with a cross.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lơhmus throws out the jab.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lơhmus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Lơhmus looks for the body kick but Phoenix saw that one coming.
Lơhmus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lơhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Lơhmus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lơhmus missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Lơhmus throws a sloppy body shot
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand. #T1#
Lơhmus with a nice calf kick.
Lơhmus misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lơhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Lơhmus slips under a jab.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lơhmus. Lơhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lơhmus throws a front kick aimed at Phoenix's knee but Phoenix avoids it well.
Lơhmus tries to move into range but Phoenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lơhmus lands with a cross.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Lơhmus's defenses.
Lơhmus lands a jab to the nose.
Lơhmus scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lơhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lơhmus works the jab nicely.
Lơhmus misses with a straight right.
Phoenix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Lơhmus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
A big left from Lơhmus misses.
Lơhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix avoids a kick to the body.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Lơhmus moved away.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
Phoenix avoids a kick to the body.
Lơhmus throws a good cross that connects.
Lơhmus scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Lơhmus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Phoenix takes a step back to recover.
Lơhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Lơhmus's shoulder, as Lơhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Lơhmus is just out of range.
Good work by Phoenix as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Lơhmus connects with a body shot.
Lơhmus throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lơhmus.
Joosep Lơhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lơhmus misses with a hook.
Lơhmus moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLơhmus.
Lơhmus misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Lơhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lơhmus is looking to land body kicks.
Lơhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lơhmus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lơhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus motions for Phoenix to come forward. Lơhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Lơhmus slips under a jab.
Lơhmus scores with a decent looking hook.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Lơhmus throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix jabs Lơhmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lơhmus punishes Phoenix's body with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lơhmus - that will leave a mark!
Lơhmus lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lơhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lơhmus tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Lơhmus avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Lơhmus.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lơhmus.
Lơhmus takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Lơhmus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lơhmus. Lơhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Lơhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Lơhmus.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
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 Joosep Lơhmus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lơhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lơhmus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lơhmus looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix checks a low kick from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix checks the leg kick.
Lơhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lơhmus misses with a body kick.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Lơhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lơhmus throws a series of strikes that have Phoenix backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lơhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Lơhmus finds it's target.
Joosep Lơhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Lơhmus misses with a hook
and Lơhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lơhmus needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Lơhmus scores with a push kick.#T1#
Lơhmus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lơhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Phoenix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lơhmus has got the better of the exchanges.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Lơhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lơhmus is out of range.
Lơhmus throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.
Phoenix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lơhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phoenix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lơhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lơhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lơhmus swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Lơhmus, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Lơhmus misses with a body shot.
Lơhmus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lơhmus defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Lơhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lơhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lơhmus throws out the jab.
Phoenix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lơhmus under the eye.
Phoenix takes one on the button.
Phoenix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus jabs at Phoenix's body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lơhmus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Lơhmus motions for Phoenix to come forward. Lơhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Phoenix's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lơhmus tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
Lơhmus slips under a jab.
Lơhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lơhmus throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lơhmus ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Nice straight punches there by Lơhmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lơhmus.
Lơhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Lơhmus's head but Lơhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Lơhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lơhmus throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Lơhmus misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Lơhmus throws a solid leg kick but Phoenix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lơhmus.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Lơhmus uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Lơhmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lơhmus momentarily.
Lơhmus connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix works the jab nicely.
Lơhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lơhmus with a jab.
Lơhmus throws a low kick but Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Lơhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lơhmus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Lơhmus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phoenix tries a low kick but Lơhmus avoids it.
Lơhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Lơhmus misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Phoenix misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lơhmus misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joosep Lơhmus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lơhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Lơhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lơhmus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix walks into a left hand.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
Lơhmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
A low kick lands for Lơhmus.
Lơhmus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lơhmus throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely.
Lơhmus thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Lơhmus misses with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix throws a jab when Lơhmus was well out of range.
Lơhmus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phoenix slips a jab from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.#T1#
Lơhmus thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Phoenix.
It looked like Lơhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lơhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lơhmus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus clobbers Phoenix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lơhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix moves out of range as Lơhmus throws a body kick.
Lơhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Lơhmus lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lơhmus lands with a straight right. Phoenix didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Lơhmus. Beautiful body shot.
Lơhmus throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Lơhmus 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 a body shot.
Lơhmus misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix tries to score with a low kick but Lơhmus moves his leg out of the way.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Lơhmus.
Phoenix wants to slow Lơhmus down by chopping away at his legs.
Phoenix takes a swing at Lơhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lơhmus lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lơhmus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phoenix catches Lơhmus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Lơhmus scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lơhmus is looking to counter punch.
Phoenix checks a low kick from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lơhmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix moves out of range as Lơhmus throws a body kick.
Joosep Lơhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Lơhmus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phoenix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lơhmus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lơhmus defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix ducks right into an uppercut from Lơhmus.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lơhmus.
Lơhmus looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Lơhmus with the inside leg kick.
Lơhmus blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Lơhmus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Lơhmus misses.
Lơhmus scores with a jab.
Lơhmus misses with a right hand
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lơhmus scores with a nice head shot.
Lơhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Lơhmus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Phoenix back to the cage. Lơhmus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lơhmus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lơhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Lơhmus is just out of range.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Lơhmus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Lơhmus.
An inside leg kick lands from Lơhmus.
Phoenix lands with a straight right. Lơhmus didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lơhmus scores with the left hand. Phoenix knows he should have avoided that one.
Lơhmus misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Lơhmus.
Lơhmus works Phoenix's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lơhmus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lơhmus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lơhmus!

Joosep Lơhmus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#881 Horse v Hiro     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1#
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
Phoenix lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
Jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch but Phoenix moves out of range.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab from Phoenix.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix. That snapped McGuire's head back.
McGuire swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire tries to move into range but Phoenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phoenix throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.#T2#
Phoenix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phoenix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phoenix throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phoenix tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phoenix misses with a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phoenix jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
McGuire lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a series of strikes. McGuire will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phoenix shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phoenix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Phoenix.
McGuire throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
McGuire motions for Phoenix to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phoenix under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a series of strikes that have Phoenix backpedaling.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.#T1#
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Phoenix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Phoenix wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.#T2#
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from McGuire.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phoenixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Phoenix throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phoenix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McGuire might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Phoenix has got the better of the exchanges.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phoenix finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phoenix doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phoenix.
Phoenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#That has opened up Mike McGuire's cut even more.
Phoenix cracks McGuire with a good jab.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix takes one on the button.
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Phoenix misses #CL2#
and McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phoenix is keeping busy.#BC#
Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Phoenix cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Phoenix - just one landing.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Phoenix steps away.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phoenix cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
McGuire clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands. #BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire slips a jab from Phoenix.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.#CL2#
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch. #T4#
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Phoenix's ribcage. Phoenix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
Phoenix tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it. #BC#
Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
McGuire slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
A left lands for Phoenix.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Phoenix.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phoenix, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

Blake Phoenix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#877 Joosep v Phoenix     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Lơhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lơhmus cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Lơhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Lơhmus moved out of range nicely.
Lơhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
Lơhmus checks a leg kick.
Lơhmus lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lơhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a double jab.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Lơhmus with a nice cross.
Lơhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phoenix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lơhmus.
Lơhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lơhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Lơhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Lơhmus.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix cracks Lơhmus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lơhmus connects with a solid leg kick.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lơhmus.
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.
Lơhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lơhmus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Lơhmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Lơhmus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Lơhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Lơhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lơhmus.
A big right from Lơhmus misses.
A big left from Lơhmus misses.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Phoenix pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lơhmus back to the cage. Phoenix follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Lơhmus.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lơhmus.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lơhmus lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Lơhmus misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lơhmus. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Lơhmus moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Lơhmus throws a good cross that connects.
Lơhmus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lơhmus throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Lơhmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lơhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Lơhmus moved away.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lơhmus.
Lơhmus wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Lơhmus is out of range.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Lơhmus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phoenix thinking.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Lơhmus avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lơhmus misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Lơhmus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Phoenix takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Lơhmus. That snapped Phoenix's head back.
Joosep Lơhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lơhmus thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Lơhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Lơhmus saw that one coming.
Lơhmus tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
Phoenix tries a low kick but Lơhmus avoids it.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Lơhmus.
Lơhmus loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lơhmus lands an overhand right.#T4#
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lơhmus looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Lơhmus misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Lơhmus misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lơhmus looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lơhmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Lơhmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lơhmus cracks Phoenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lơhmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lơhmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lơhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix digs a good hook to Lơhmus's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lơhmus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lơhmus's head backwards.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Lơhmus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lơhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
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 Joosep Lơhmus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lơhmus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Phoenix backs away, Lơhmus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joosep Lơhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix with a jab.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Lơhmus.
Phoenix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lơhmus with a body shot.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Lơhmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lơhmus throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Lơhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lơhmus throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Lơhmus misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lơhmus throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lơhmus throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Lơhmus misses with a low kick.
Lơhmus moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Lơhmus.
Lơhmus misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Phoenix in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lơhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lơhmus.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix tests Lơhmus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lơhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Lơhmus misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Phoenix blocks a low kick nicely.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lơhmus.
Lơhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lơhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lơhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lơhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.#T2#
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lơhmus manages to avoid it.
Jab from Phoenix.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Lơhmus is just out of range.
Lơhmus sizes up Phoenix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lơhmus slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Lơhmus lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lơhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lơhmus misses with a looping right.
Phoenix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lơhmus checks it well.
Lơhmus throws a push kick but Phoenix slaps the foot to one side.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Lơhmus ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix throws a hook but Lơhmus blocks it.
Lơhmus lands with an uppercut that bounces Phoenix off the cage and back into range.
Phoenix takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the body from Lơhmus misses
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Lơhmus swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix moves out of range as Lơhmus strikes.
Phoenix feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Lơhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lơhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Lơhmus's shoulder, as Lơhmus tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Lơhmus's shoulder, as Lơhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix throws a jab when Lơhmus was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Lơhmus blocks the low kick.
Crunch! Lơhmus slams his shin into Phoenix's torso.
Lơhmus throws a leg kick which misses Phoenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Phoenix tries to avoid it.
Lơhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lơhmus.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Lơhmus.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lơhmus.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lơhmus manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Lơhmus.
Phoenix wants to land a leg kick but Lơhmus is out of range.
Lơhmus throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lơhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lơhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lơhmus doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lơhmus. Lơhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Lơhmus.
Phoenix throws a hook but Lơhmus avoids it easily.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lơhmus.
Phoenix checks a low kick from Lơhmus.
Nice defenses there by Lơhmus.
Lơhmus tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
Lơhmus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lơhmus.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Lơhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Lơhmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lơhmus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Lơhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Lơhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lơhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Lơhmus saw that one coming.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Lơhmus misses with an uppercut.
Lơhmus ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Lơhmus punishes Phoenix's body with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Lơhmus moved out of range nicely.
Lơhmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lơhmus throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Phoenix as he checks the leg kick.
Phoenix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phoenix cracks Lơhmus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lơhmus misses with a looping left.
Lơhmus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phoenix will feel that in the morning.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Lơhmus.
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!
Lơhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Lơhmus tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Lơhmus misses
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lơhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lơhmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lơhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lơhmus slips a jab from Phoenix.
The fighters circling - Lơhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lơhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Lơhmus.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Lơhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix throws a jab when Lơhmus was well out of range.
Lơhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lơhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lơhmus misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lơhmus lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Lơhmus misses the target.
Phoenix lands a nice hook to Lơhmus's body. Lơhmus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix moves out of range as Lơhmus strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lơhmus misses the target.
Lơhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix misses the jab.
Lơhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lơhmus. Lơhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lơhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings for the body but Lơhmus moves out of range.
Lơhmus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lơhmus throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lơhmus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Phoenix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheers as Lơhmus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phoenix doesn't seem phased though.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lơhmus.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Lơhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lơhmus throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Lơhmus moves out of range.
Lơhmus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lơhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lơhmus misses the target.
Lơhmus misses with a low kick.
Lơhmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Lơhmus.
Lơhmus is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Lơhmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix blocks a low kick nicely.
Phoenix swings for the body but Lơhmus moves out of range.
Lơhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lơhmus takes one to the chin there.
Some bone on bone action there as Phoenix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lơhmus throws a front kick that sends Phoenix stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Lơhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Lơhmus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lơhmus misses the jab.
Phoenix feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Lơhmus's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lơhmus throws a front kick aimed at Phoenix's knee but Phoenix avoids it well.
Lơhmus blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Lơhmus misses.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lơhmus checks a leg kick.
Lơhmus lands a body shot.
Lơhmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lơhmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Lơhmus shakes it off.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Lơhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lơhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lơhmus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lơhmus clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Phoenix tries to work over Lơhmus's front leg with a kick but Lơhmus checks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Phoenix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lơhmus has got the better of the exchanges.
Phoenix slips a jab from Lơhmus.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lơhmus.
An inside leg kick lands from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phoenix on the side of the head.
Lơhmus delivers a nice body kick.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lơhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lơhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lơhmus misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix jabs at Lơhmus's body.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lơhmus throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Lơhmus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws a hook but Lơhmus avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lơhmus.
Lơhmus throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Lơhmus moved out of range.#T1#
Lơhmus throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix tries to work over Lơhmus's front leg with a kick but Lơhmus checks it.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Lơhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lơhmus throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus lands the left hand.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix jabs at Lơhmus's body.
Lơhmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lơhmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lơhmus misses with a straight right.
Lơhmus misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Lơhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Lơhmus moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix moves out of range as Lơhmus strikes.
Lơhmus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lơhmus moves away.
Lơhmus slips under a jab.#T2#
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lơhmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lơhmus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lơhmus throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lơhmus.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Lơhmus saw that one coming.
Lơhmus slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Lơhmus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Lơhmus takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Lơhmus throws a leg kick that misses.
Phoenix misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Lơhmus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lơhmus scores with a hook.#T3#
Lơhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Lơhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Lơhmus misses with a straight left.
Phoenix moves out of range as Lơhmus strikes.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Lơhmus is just out of range.
Lơhmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Lơhmus wants to land a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Lơhmus ducked under it nicely.
Lơhmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Lơhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lơhmus looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Lơhmus misses with a low kick.
Lơhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lơhmus throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
Lơhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lơhmus drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
A big right from Lơhmus misses.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Lơhmus avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lơhmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lơhmus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lơhmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Phoenix's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lơhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lơhmus swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Lơhmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Lơhmus had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Lơhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lơhmus missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix with a hook.
Lơhmus checks a low kick from Phoenix.
Lơhmus defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Lơhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lơhmus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Lơhmus avoids it with no problem.
Lơhmus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lơhmus throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix scores with a leg kick.
Lơhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Lơhmus motions for Phoenix to come forward. Lơhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Lơhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lơhmus misses with a straight right.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lơhmus scores with a nice right hand.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Lơhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lơhmus thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Phoenix lunges at Lơhmus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lơhmus's hand.
Phoenix jabs Lơhmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lơhmus.
Jab by Lơhmus.
Lơhmus misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Lơhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lơhmus scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Lơhmus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lơhmus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and Lơhmus settles back down.
Lơhmus throws out a leg kick but Phoenix moves out of range and Lơhmus only half commits.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lơhmus.
Lơhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lơhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lơhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lơhmus tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Phoenix walks into a stiff left hand from Lơhmus.
Lơhmus moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Lơhmus misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Lơhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Lơhmus throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Lơhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix walks into a left hand.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix checks the leg kick.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Lơhmus is just out of range.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Lơhmus swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Lơhmus misses with a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Lơhmus ducked under it nicely.
Joosep Lơhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Lơhmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Lơhmus feints and then cracks Phoenix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phoenix down.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Lơhmus.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Lơhmus's shoulder, as Lơhmus tries to avoid the shot.
As Phoenix backs away, Lơhmus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lơhmus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lơhmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Lơhmus's head but Lơhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lơhmus.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lơhmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phoenix slips a jab from Lơhmus.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lơhmus.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lơhmus misses with a body shot.
Lơhmus misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Lơhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lơhmus staying out of range there.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lơhmus. Lơhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lơhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Lơhmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Lơhmus.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lơhmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Lơhmus misses with a low kick.
Phoenix appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lơhmus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lơhmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Lơhmus.
Lơhmus dips to his left and cracks Phoenix with an uppercut!
Lơhmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Lơhmus moves out of range.
Lơhmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joosep Lơhmus.
Well Lơhmus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lơhmus!

Joosep Lơhmus retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Joosep Lơhmus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#875 Horse v Grabber     
Date:   Jan 02, 2021
#R1#
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King closes the distance but Phoenix moves to the side
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
King walks into a left hand.
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phoenix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
King misses with a hook.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phoenix lands a body shot. #CL#
King rushes Phoenix and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
A short left from King.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King misses with some punches. #BC2#
Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
King tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
King clobbers Phoenix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through King's defenses.
Phoenix has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phoenix's hands.
King with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from King.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King wants to clinch up but Phoenix keeps it at a distance.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix misses with a series of wild punches.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phoenix. Phoenix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King connects with the punch.
Phoenix lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
King scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses with a hook
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phoenix slips a straight right by King.
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King misses with a body shot.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phoenix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
King tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Phoenix misses.
King moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
King throws a big counter combination but Phoenix scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Phoenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Phoenix scores with a jab to the head.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phoenix.#ROC2#King is rocked!
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phoenix jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phoenix cracks King with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! King falls to his knees and Phoenix doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#871 Grabber v Steel     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Phoenix blocks a leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and Antoski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Antoski swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Antoski is out of range.
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Antoski slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Antoski connects with a looping right hand.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Antoski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Antoski throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Antoski misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a jab when Antoski was well out of range.
Antoski ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Antoski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Antoski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix throws a hook but Antoski blocks it.#T1#
Antoski misses with a hook to the body
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Antoski saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Antoski.
Antoski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antoski with the inside leg kick.
Antoski lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Antoski. Antoski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phoenix throws a jab when Antoski was well out of range.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix lands with a straight right. Antoski didn't see that one coming.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antoski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Antoski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Antoski counters with a stiff right hand.
Antoski swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range. #T2#
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Antoski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Phoenix stuns Antoski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Antoski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Antoski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Antoski misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Antoski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Antoski just misses with a punch to the body.
Antoski avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Antoski slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook but Antoski avoids it easily.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Antoski doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Antoski moves away and avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Phoenix crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Antoski - the referee stops the clock and Phoenix gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Antoski. Phoenix manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Phoenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Antoski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Antoski throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Antoski moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Phoenix.
Antoski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Antoski blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Antoski misses its target.
Phoenix misses with a leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
enabling Antoski to counter with a crisp jab.
Antoski throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Antoski doesn't seem phased though.
Phoenix ducks right into an uppercut from Antoski.
Antoski scores with the left hand. Phoenix knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antoski throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix defending well as Antoski loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Antoski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Antoski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix jabs Antoski right on the nose. Antoski blinks but takes it well.
Antoski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phoenix.
Antoski throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix moves out of range as Antoski throws a body kick.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Antoski's belly button to the back.
Antoski tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Antoski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antoski throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
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 Shawn Antoski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Antoski.
Phoenix unleashes a big counter combination but Antoski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Antoski lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand.
Antoski throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Antoski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Antoski throws a front kick aimed at Phoenix's knee but Phoenix avoids it well.
Antoski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Antoski is looking to counter punch.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
Antoski connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antoski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range. #T1#
Antoski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Antoski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Antoski.
Antoski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Antoski loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Phoenix in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
As Phoenix backs away, Antoski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Phoenix swinging wildly here.
Antoski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Antoski avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Antoski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Antoski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that Antoski avoids nicely.
Phoenix lands an overhand right.#T2#
A lazy left from Phoenix finds it's target.
Antoski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antoski throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Antoski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Antoski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Antoski misses with a body kick.
Antoski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Antoski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antoski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Antoski blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Antoski misses its target.
Antoski scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.#T3#
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix thuds a left hand into Antoski's body.
A low kick from Phoenix is predictable there
enabling Antoski to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Antoski avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix moves out of range as Antoski strikes.
Antoski cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Antoski misses
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antoski manages to avoid it.
Antoski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Antoski counters with a body kick that stops Phoenix in his tracks momentarily.
Good shot there by Antoski.
Antoski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Antoski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Antoski misses.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Antoski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Antoski looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Antoski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Antoski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Antoski backing away here, and Phoenix unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Antoski throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is 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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Phoenix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Antoski.
Antoski looks for the body kick but Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antoski was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Antoski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phoenix lands a really nice looking cross but Antoski seems unphased.
Antoski moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Antoski throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Antoski moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antoski moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Antoski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Antoski avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Antoski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Antoski missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antoski slips a straight right by Phoenix.
A little feinted left hand from Antoski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Antoski blocks a jab.
Antoski slips under a jab.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Antoski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Antoski throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Antoski misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Antoski. That's going to slow Phoenix down.
Phoenix throws a hook but Antoski avoids it easily.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antoski. #T2#
Antoski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Antoski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix cracks Antoski with a good jab.
Antoski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phoenix, as that shot connected.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Antoski counters with an outside leg kick.
Antoski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Antoski throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Antoski. #CL#
Antoski moves into the clinch.
Antoski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Antoski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Antoski swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antoski works on Phoenix's body with a couple of short punches.
Antoski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Antoski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Antoski misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antoski.
Antoski 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 on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
Antoski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Antoski - that landed with a thud.
Antoski is working Phoenix over against the cage.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Antoski misses with a knee strike.
Antoski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Antoski tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Knees to the body from Antoski.
Antoski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phoenix is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Antoski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Antoski.
Phoenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blake Phoenix.
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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Blake Phoenix!

Blake Phoenix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#862 Grabber v Horse     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enchărya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phoenix. That did some damage!
Phoenix checks a leg kick nicely.
Phoenix is looking to clinch.
Enchărya misses with a looping left.
Enchărya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at []—The Zoo—[] in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Enchărya misses.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phoenix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Enchărya misses
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enchărya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Enchărya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Enchărya swats away the attempt to clinch by Phoenix.
Enchărya throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.#T1##CL2#
Enchărya tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Enchărya misses with a punch to the body.
Enchărya tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Enchărya back against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enchărya misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enchărya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enchărya throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Enchărya lands with a right to the head.
Enchărya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enchărya can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Enchărya fails to land.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Enchărya is working Phoenix over against the cage.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Enchărya tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Enchărya back against the cage.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Enchărya.
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Enchărya.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Enchărya seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phoenix can turn it around.
Enchărya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enchărya misses with some punches.
Enchărya throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Enchărya.
Enchărya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enchărya misses with a punch on the inside.
Enchărya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Enchărya misses with a punch to the body.
Enchărya lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enchărya.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Enchărya blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
A head punch on the inside from Enchărya fails to land.
Enchărya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Enchărya.
Good body shot from Enchărya.
Enchărya pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Enchărya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enchărya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phoenix. That did some damage!
Enchărya misses with a body kick.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Enchărya finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Enchărya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Enchărya throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Enchărya misses with a leg kick
and Enchărya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Enchărya.
Enchărya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Enchărya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phoenix on the side of the head.
Phoenix wants to clinch up but Enchărya keeps it at a distance.
Enchărya throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Enchărya tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damagon Enchărya dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Enchărya gets tackled into the cage by Phoenix. Phoenix maintains the clinch.
Enchărya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Enchărya fails to land.
Enchărya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enchărya lands with a light punch inside.
Enchărya blocks an uppercut.
Enchărya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enchărya can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enchărya.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enchărya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchărya lands a body shot.
Enchărya has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
A short uppercut from Enchărya.
Enchărya can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enchărya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Enchărya tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enchărya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Enchărya digs a right hand underneath Phoenix's ribcage. Phoenix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Enchărya.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Enchărya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Enchărya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enchărya.
Enchărya avoiding damage as Phoenix throws knees to the body.
Enchărya lands a hook that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Enchărya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enchărya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Enchărya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Enchărya lands a body punch in the clinch.
Enchărya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Enchărya.
Phoenix tries to work over Enchărya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enchărya tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enchărya tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enchărya pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Enchărya.
A hook to the body from Enchărya.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Enchărya.
Enchărya throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix. #BC#
Enchărya manages to break the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Phoenix crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Enchărya - the referee stops the clock and Phoenix gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Enchărya. Phoenix manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Damagon Enchărya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Enchărya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Enchărya throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enchărya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Enchărya lands a head shot.
Enchărya lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Enchărya lands a right hand.
Enchărya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enchărya goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enchărya scores with a hook to the body.
Enchărya misses with a punch to the body.
Enchărya blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enchărya pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Enchărya has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Enchărya misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enchărya.
Enchărya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Damagon Enchărya has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Enchărya gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Enchărya lands a shot to the body.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damagon Enchărya dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Enchărya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Enchărya throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Enchărya swings widly with a right hand
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Enchărya.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Enchărya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Enchărya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Enchărya misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enchărya throws the kick towards the body but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Enchărya circles away.
Enchărya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Phoenix darts in trying to clinch
and Enchărya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Enchărya keeps Phoenix at a distance using the push kick.
Enchărya scores with a nice right hand.
Enchărya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Enchărya - that will leave a mark!
Enchărya loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Enchărya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Enchărya lands a nice looking body shot.
Enchărya misses with the body kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Enchărya throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix. #T2#
Enchărya lands with a right hand.
Damagon Enchărya is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enchărya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Enchărya moves out of range.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enchărya.
Enchărya throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Enchărya drives through and clinches with Phoenix against the cage.
Phoenix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Enchărya.
Enchărya struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Enchărya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enchărya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Enchărya tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Enchărya back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enchărya.
A short right from Enchărya on the inside.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Enchărya misses with a body punch.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enchărya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Enchărya misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Enchărya.
Enchărya lands a nice shot to the body.
Enchărya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enchărya throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Enchărya swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enchărya throws a head punch that misses.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enchărya working aggressively here.
Enchărya tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enchărya lands an uppercut.
Enchărya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enchărya tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enchărya misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enchărya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enchărya misses with the head strike.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Damagon Enchărya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Enchărya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damagon Enchărya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Enchărya has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damagon Enchărya!

Damagon Enchărya thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#857 Grubber v Hiro     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix avoids a kick to the body.
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
The fighters circling - Sidious throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
A countering left hand to the body from Sidious misses.#T1#
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sidious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sidious looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Phoenix has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sidious.
Sidious with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
Sidious has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Phoenix cracks Sidious with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
Sidious walks into a jab.
Sidious turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sidious's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sidious throws a combination that misses
and Sidious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Sidious looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
Sidious goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sidious scores with a nice strike.
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sidious misses with a hook.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sidious throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Sidious misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Sidious moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses.
Sidious throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.#T3#
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
And Sidious responds with a good body kick, but Phoenix manages to step out the way in time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sidious.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidious is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Sidious moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sidious slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Good shot there by Sidious.
Sidious throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phoenix lunges at Sidious with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sidious's hand.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Sidious misses. #T4#
Sidious slips under a jab.
Sidious throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Phoenix blocks the body kick.
Sidious uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phoenix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phoenix cracks Sidious with a good jab.
Sidious will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sidious.
Sidious tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Phoenix.
Sidious lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
Sidious swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sidious pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and Sidious settles back down.
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidious throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Sidious with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sidious might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Phoenix has got the better of the exchanges.
Sidious takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Sidious counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sidious throws a shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Sidious misses with a kick to the body
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sidious. Phoenix shrugs it off though.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Sidious scores with a head kick. Phoenix tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sidious lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix misses with a body shot. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sidiouss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sidious's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sidious scrambles back to his feet.
Sidious falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Sidious misses
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious scores with a push kick.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidious is just out of range.
Sidious turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sidious takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Sidious's head.
Phoenix avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Sidious scores with a spinning back kick!
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Sidious has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sidious misses with a low kick.
Sidious swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sidious under the eye.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Sidious misses with a few strikes there.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sidious swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phoenix with a hook.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Sidious's ribs.
Sidious keeps Phoenix at a distance using the push kick.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Sidious's head but Sidious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sidious can do to turn this around?
A low kick lands for Sidious.
Sidious darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sidious takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sidious displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Sidious looks to throw a body kick
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sidious misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Sidious scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sidious sizes up Phoenix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phoenix jabs Sidious to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sidious takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix moves out of range as Sidious throws a body kick.
Sidious swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Sidious throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sidious misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sidious slips under a jab.
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Sidious's ribs.
Phoenix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darth Sidious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Sidious looks to throw a body kick
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Sidious takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sidious. Phoenix shrugs it off though.
Phoenix will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sidious misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sidious misses with a kick to the body
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Phoenix.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Phoenix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sidious misses the jab.
Sidious uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sidious on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#Sidious is rocked!
Phoenix throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
Sidious is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Sidious throws a body kick that misses.
Sidious seems to have recovered his senses.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Sidious scores with a punch to the head.
Phoenix lands the left hand.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.#T4#
Phoenix slips under a jab from Sidious.
Sidious throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
Sidious throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Sidious connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sidious tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sidious takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phoenix tests Sidious's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Sidious staying out of range there.
Sidious displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Phoenix.
Well Phoenix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

A victorious Blake Phoenix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#851 Spike v Hiro     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zexi slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Zexi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Phoenix moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zexi takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Zexi doesn't manage to clinch there - Phoenix circles away.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix jabs Zexi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zexi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Zexi slips a jab from Phoenix.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix jabs Zexi right on the nose. Zexi blinks but takes it well.
Phoenix lands a nice shot that snaps Zexi's head back. #T1#
Zexi slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Zexi's head but Zexi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zexi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zexi.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zexi scores with the left hand. Phoenix knows he should have avoided that one.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
Zexi walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix is looking to slow Zexi down with leg kicks.
Zexi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zexi.
Zexi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zexi misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix stuns Zexi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phoenix lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zexi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zexi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi thuds his right hand into Phoenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zexi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Phoenix.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zexi's head.
Phoenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Zexi ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Phoenix throws a hook but Zexi avoids it easily.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi throws a good cross that connects.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Zexi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zexi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix takes one on the button.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phoenix doesn't seem bothered though.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Zexi. #T4#
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Zexi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Zexi lands.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
A big left from Zexi misses.
Phoenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zexi defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zexi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zexi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Phoenix has got the better of the exchanges.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Zexi misses the jab.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Zexi.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Zexi's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but Zexi breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Zexi or perhaps it was just good defense by Phoenix, which made it look bad.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Phoenix clinches up against the cage.
Zexi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zexi misses with a punch on the inside.
Zexi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix. #TD2#
Zexi gets control of Phoenix's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zexi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Phoenix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Phoenix gets to his feet. Zexi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Zexi moved out of range.
Zexi lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Phoenix.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Zexi swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phoenix doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Zexi pushes him off.
It seemed like Zexi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zexi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Zexi defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.#T3#
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Zexi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Zexi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zexi throws a good cross that connects.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and Zexi counters with a left to the body.
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zexi in his tracks.
Phoenix throws a one two combo.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix. That snapped Zexi's head back.
Phoenix throws a combination. Zexi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Phoenix is rocked!
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zexi jabs Phoenix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Zexi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi drops Phoenix with a straight right hand, right on the button! Zexi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
A very excited looking Dai Zexi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#847 Grabber v Spike     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
As Phoenix tries to get set, Cole tries to push him back and clinch up but Phoenix manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Phoenix throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Cole tries to counter with a takedown but Phoenix is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
Cole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix lands a jab.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Cole missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Cole and move into the clinch position.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3##TD#
Cole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Phoenix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Phoenix passes Cole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Phoenix controlling the action here.
Cole is trying to control but can't.
Phoenix looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Cole is concentrating on defense, preventing Phoenix from advancing position.
Phoenix wants to pass the guard but Cole is defending well.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phoenix content to control rather than advance.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Phoenix content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phoenix swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cole walks into a left hand.
Phoenix throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
As Phoenix looks to move away, Cole throws a big counter combo but Phoenix just gets out of the way.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Cole attempts a counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.#T2#
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blake Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
As Phoenix tries to get set, Cole tries to push him back and clinch up but Phoenix manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Cole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cole slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Cole half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Phoenix throws a low kick but Cole avoids it.
Cole scores with a one two! Phoenix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Cole holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coles head.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but Cole is blocking nicely.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a punch 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!
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Cole tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole lands a body shot.
Michael Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cole seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phoenix can turn it around.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Phoenix gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cole to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phoenix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Phoenix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Phoenix!#REVB#
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Phoenix from controlling successfully.
Cole has his hands on Phoenix's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Phoenix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phoenix wants to get up but he can't break Cole's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Phoenix preventing the sweep.
Phoenix is pushing down on Cole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cole is fighting to maintain full guard but Phoenix has managed to sneak the leg through.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phoenix trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is looking to control Phoenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Cole wants to improve his position but Phoenix is controlling well.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.
Cole has his hands clasped together around Phoenix's back. He's all about the action.
Phoenix controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phoenix manages to circle out of the way.
Phoenix throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Cole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cole looks to land a combination. Phoenix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cole has time to react.
Cole avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Cole changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.
Phoenix cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole wants to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phoenix 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

Blake Phoenix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 358 Giant vs Krieg     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix digs a good hook to Winston's body. #CL#
Phoenix darts in and clinches Winston up against the cage.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winston working hard to break the clinch.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Winston.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winston backwards. #BC2#
Winston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix is looking to clinch.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Winston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Phoenix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phoenix is looking to chop away at Winston's legs.
Winston feints a counter leg kick.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston throws a counter combo.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Winston in his tracks.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winston.
Winston throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Phoenix throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Winston.
Winston takes one on the button.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Winston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston lands an overhand right.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
No joy there for Phoenix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phoenix takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Winston's ribs.#T3#
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Winston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winston needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Winston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Winston counters with an inside leg kick.
Phoenix lands with a straight right. Winston didn't see that one coming.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.
Winston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Winston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phoenixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Winston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Winston's belly button to the back.
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Winston.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Winston tightens his grip and picks Phoenix up, before dumping him to the ground. Phoenix manages to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Winston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Phoenix throws a hook but Winston avoids it easily.
Winston lands a lovely overhand right.
Winston misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winston thinking.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix cracks Winston with a good jab.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Winston avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix cracks Winston with a good jab.#T1#
Winston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston slips under a jab.
Winston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Phoenix.
Winston tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Winston fails to land with a series of punches.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Winston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Winston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Winston moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
A low kick from Winston is predictable there
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Winston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Winston throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Winston misses. #T3#
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winston.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
Winston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Winston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Winston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Winston is out of range and Phoenix settles back down.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winston slips under a jab.
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Winston's head.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the head.
Phoenix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winston on the side of the head.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Winston lands an overhand right.
Winston tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phoenix jabs Winston right on the nose. Winston blinks but takes it well.
Winston defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Winston is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Winston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix moves out of range as Winston strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Winston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Winston throws a counter combo.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Winston doesn't seem bothered though.
Winston avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Winston throws a big counter head kick but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Winston slips a jab from Phoenix.
Winston throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Winston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Winston scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Winston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phoenix. Phoenix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Winston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Winston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winston shapes to counter with a head kick.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winston on the side of the head.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston misses with a low kick. #T3#
Winston misses with a low kick.
Phoenix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix tries a low kick but Winston avoids it.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Phoenix.
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winston slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Winston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, jab by Phoenix - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phoenix, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

Our winner, Blake Phoenix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GC 355 Ribbit vs Cooke     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Katoor slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Katoor defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Katoor doesn't manage to clinch there - Phoenix circles away.
Phoenix lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katoor backs up against the cage.
Phoenix throws a leg kick
letting Katoor counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katoor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Katoor tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Katoor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Phoenix swings for the body but Katoor moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Katoor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katoor tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katoor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Katoor.
Katoor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katoor prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Katoor lands a body punch.
Katoor lands a shoulder strike.
Katoor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Katoor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Katoor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Katoor.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Katoor pushes off an throws an elbow but Phoenix leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Katoor prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Katoor swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katoor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Katoor working aggressively here.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katoor tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Katoor back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Katoor tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Katoor.
A hook to the body from Katoor.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Katoor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katoor's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
Katoor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Katoor.
Katoor blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
A right handed body shot lands from Katoor.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Katoor throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Katoor scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix stalls.
Katoor gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Katoor blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katoor blocking some punches.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Katoor.
Katoor misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix is working Katoor over against the cage.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Katoor looks winded!
Katoor prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Phoenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Katoor off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Katoor is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Katoor ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katoor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Katoor is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Good shot there by Phoenix.
Ranji Katoor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phoenix closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Katoor! Phoenix dives in looking to finish! Katoor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
A victorious Blake Phoenix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GC 352 Phoenix vs Ribbit     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribbit moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribbit throws a chopping leg kick but Phoenix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribbit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Ribbit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix cracks Ribbit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phoenix is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ribbit.
Ribbit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Ribbit slips the punch.
Ribbit jabs at Phoenix's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribbit punishes Phoenix's body with a nice straight punch.
Ribbit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ribbit tries to close the distance and clinch but Phoenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phoenix throws a hook but Ribbit blocks it.
Ribbit looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well. #T1#
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ribbit has time to react.#CL2#
Ribbit closes the distance and clinches.
Ribbit prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Ribbit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ribbit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phoenix is defending well for now.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Ribbit on the inside.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Ribbit controls the action.
Ribbit working aggressively here.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix tries to work over Ribbit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ribbit tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ribbit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ribbit blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Ribbit lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribbit backwards.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbit uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Ribbit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribbit scores with a knee to the head.
Ribbit managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
With the fighters up against the cage, Phoenix throws an elbow but misses.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Ribbit misses with a knee to the head.
Ribbit lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Ribbit on the inside.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribbit backwards.
Ribbit struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Ribbit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ribbit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Ribbit lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribbit controls his hands.
Ribbit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribbit tries a knee to the head but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ribbit lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix takes a knee to the side of the body.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix avoiding damage as Ribbit throws knees to the body.
Ribbit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix avoiding damage as Ribbit throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ribbit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phoenix.
Ribbit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbit.
Ribbit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ribbit blocks an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Ribbit with a knee to the head.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ribbit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frog Ribbit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Phoenix throws the left hand but Ribbit avoids the punch easily.
Ribbit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Phoenix.
Ribbit clobbers Phoenix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ribbit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribbit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribbit.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ribbit tries to close the distance and clinch but Phoenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ribbit fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Ribbit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phoenix rather than just go for the knockout.
Ribbit slips under a jab.
Ribbit misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribbit.
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Ribbit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribbit moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Ribbit tries to close the distance and clinch but Phoenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ribbit moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ribbit blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Ribbit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ribbit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribbit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribbit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ribbit.
Ribbit lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribbit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phoenix lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ribbit with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ribbit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ribbit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Ribbit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frog Ribbit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ribbit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Ribbit.
Ribbit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Ribbit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phoenix blocks it with crossed arms.
Ribbit struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Ribbit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribbit scores with a knee to the head.
Ribbit prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phoenix gets through Ribbit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ribbit.
Ribbit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Ribbit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix takes a knee to the side of the body.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Ribbit working aggressively here.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbit. #T4#
Ribbit blocking some punches.
Ribbit tries to land knees in the clinch but Phoenix avoids the damage to the body.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Ribbit throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribbit controls his hands.
Ribbit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Ribbit.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ribbit scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ribbit.
Ribbit lands with a right to the head.
Ribbit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phoenix is defending well for now.
Ribbit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribbit tries a knee to the head but Phoenix blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frog Ribbit 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Phoenix has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ribbit tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
Frog Ribbit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribbit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribbit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Frog Ribbit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribbit defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribbit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ribbit misses the shot to the body.
Ribbit throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Ribbit and move into the clinch.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribbit on the side of the head.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix avoids a kick to the body.
Ribbit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ribbit swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribbit. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ribbit throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribbit.
Phoenix throws a jab when Ribbit was well out of range.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribbit. #CL2#
Ribbit gets a clinch.
Ribbit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ribbit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribbit throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribbit backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ribbit.
Ribbit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Ribbit as the two fighters clinch.
Ribbit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ribbit is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ribbit.
Ribbit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phoenix's face.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribbit backwards.
Ribbit missing with knees to the body.
Ribbit trying to control the position but instead, Phoenix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ribbit into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ribbit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ribbit misses with a punch on the inside.
Ribbit missing with knees to the body.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Good body shot from Phoenix.
Ribbit lands a knee to the head.
Phoenix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Ribbit blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Ribbit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Ribbit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phoenix looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ribbit trying to land knees to the body.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ribbit misses with a punch to the body.
Ribbit scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbit.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Ribbit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phoenix blocks it with crossed arms.
Ribbit tries a knee to the head but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ribbit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribbit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phoenix.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ribbit trying to land knees to the body.
Ribbit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribbit backwards.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribbit lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Ribbit pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frog Ribbit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ribbit 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frog Ribbit!

A victorious Frog Ribbit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GC 345 Phoenix vs Hand     
Date:   May 03, 2020
#R1#
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Phoenix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Of Hand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Of Hand swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Of Hand.
Of Hand is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Of Hand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Hand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Of Hand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phoenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Of Hand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Phoenix. #T1#
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Of Hand misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Phoenix's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Of Hand tries to break free but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage.
Of Hand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Hand is looking to slow Phoenix down with leg kicks.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Of Hand ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Of Hand has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Of Hand throws a right hand that misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Of Hand momentarily.
Of Hand needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Of Hand misses with a looping left.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Of Hand and move into the clinch.
Of Hand dips to his left and cracks Phoenix with an uppercut!
Of Hand misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix misses with the combination. #T2#
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Of Hand.
Of Hand takes one to the chin there.
Phoenix is looking to clinch.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
Phoenix misses with a body shot
and Of Hand counters with a series of strikes. Phoenix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters circling a little - Of Hand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Of Hand throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Of Hand counters with a solid body kick.
Of Hand scores with a jab to the head.
Of Hand tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Of Hand.
Of Hand slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Of Hand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Of Hand.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Of Hand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Phoenix does no damage.
Of Hand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix tests Of Hand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Of Hand moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Of Hand steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Of Hand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a jab when Of Hand was well out of range.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Hand takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Of Hand's head but Of Hand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Of Hand avoids the punch easily.
Of Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Of Hand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Of Hand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Of Hand loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Of Hand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Of Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix lunges at Of Hand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Of Hand's hand.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Hand.
Of Hand misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Of Hand moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix moves forwards but Of Hand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Hand moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Of Hand shakes it off.
Of Hand misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Of Hand throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Of Hand moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Of Hand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Of Hand ducked under it nicely.
Of Hand looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Hand.
Phoenix throws a combination that misses
and Of Hand counters with a right hand to the body.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Hand.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Of Hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Of Hand lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Of Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Hand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Of Hand staying out of range there.#T1#
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Of Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Of Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Hand lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Of Hand at a distance.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Of Hand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Of Hand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Phoenix - just one landing.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Of Hand avoids the punch easily.
Of Hand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Of Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Hand throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of Hand.
Of Hand misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Of Hand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Of Hand and move into the clinch.
Of Hand digs a good body shot into Phoenix's ribs.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Of Hand.
Phoenix with a jab.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Of Hand moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Of Hand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix throws a jab when Of Hand was well out of range.
Phoenix throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Hand. #T3#
Phoenix misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Of Hand.
Phoenix scores with a jab. Of Hand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phoenix defending well as Of Hand loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Of Hand digs a good hook to Phoenix's body.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Of Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix catches Of Hand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Of Hand moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
enabling Of Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Of Hand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Hand misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Of Hand.
Phoenix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Of Hand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Of Hand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Of Hand delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Hand.
Of Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Of Hand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Of Hand misses with a wild combination.
Of Hand on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Of Hand throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix. #CL#
Phoenix clinches up against the cage.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Of Hand lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Of Hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Phoenix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix walks into a stiff left hand from Of Hand.
Of Hand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phoenix.
A big right from Of Hand misses.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Of Hand catches Phoenix right on the button with a cross.
Of Hand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Of Hand saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Of Hand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Of Hand counters with a low kick, right behind Phoenix 's knee.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Hand throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Of Hand moves out of range.
Of Hand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.#T1#
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Hand.
Of Hand lands a head shot.
Of Hand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phoenix.
Of Hand ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Of Hand throws a fast counter high kick but Phoenix manages to duck under it in time.
Decent striking displayed by Phoenix there.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Hand.
Of Hand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Of Hand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix walks into a left hand.
Of Hand connects with a single shot there.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Hand.
Phoenix cracks Of Hand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sleight Of Hand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Of Hand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Of Hand avoids it well.
Of Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Hand swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Of Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
and Of Hand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Of Hand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Phoenix blocks a jab.#T3#
Of Hand throws a shot to the body.
Of Hand throws a nice head kick!
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Of Hand counters with a nice right hand that sends Phoenix toppling to the canvas! Phoenix scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Of Hand finish him?!#ROC2#
Phoenix is rocked!
Phoenix throws a jab when Of Hand was well out of range.
Oh Phoenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Of Hand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phoenix takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Hand lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phoenix will feel that in the morning.
Phoenix seems to have got his legs back now.
Of Hand circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Phoenix drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Of Hand follows Phoenix to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sleight Of Hand!
Sleight Of Hand was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: GC 343 ?? vs ??     
Date:   Apr 19, 2020
#R1#
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix misses with a double jab.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Phoenix clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown with the counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Phoenix is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brown is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Phoenix to the mat. Phoenix regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phoenix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phoenix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phoenix! #REVR#
Brown is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Phoenix controlling the position.
Phoenix is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Phoenix keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Phoenix stands up.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown slips a jab from Phoenix.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Brown.
Phoenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Phoenix misses with a hook #TD2#
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Phoenix didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Phoenix controlling the position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Phoenix has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage. #ES#
Phoenix manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown is working for takedown but Phoenix is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.#T4##TD2#
Brown turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw 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!#SUB2#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Phoenix is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brown is controlling him well.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phoenix wants to control but Brown postures up.
Phoenix tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Phoenix wants to control but Brown postures up.
Phoenix wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phoenix has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phoenix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phoenix defends it nicely.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phoenix but Phoenix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown staying out of range there.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phoenix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Brown.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Phoenix takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phoenix swivels and escapes.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3##CL#
Phoenix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phoenix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown tries to move into range but Phoenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown tries for a takedown but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.#CL#
Phoenix rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Phoenix's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown has Phoenix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phoenix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Phoenix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Brown looking for a takedown.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phoenix pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Brown with the counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Phoenix.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Brown slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Phoenix.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown staying out of range there.#T1#
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown with the counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Phoenix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phoenix wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix. That snapped Brown's head back.
Jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix jabs at Brown's body.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phoenix as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Brown.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Brown slips a jab from Phoenix.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phoenix cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
Brown slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Phoenix pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown shoots and misses
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?#CL#
Phoenix drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phoenix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#KD#
Phoenix drops Brown onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brown is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phoenix pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Phoenix stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix cracks Brown with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Brown tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Phoenix pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Brown is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
After winning the bout, Blake Phoenix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GC 338 Phoenix vs Fortune     
Date:   Mar 15, 2020
#R1##CL#
Phoenix darts in and clinches Fortune up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix. #BC2#
Fortune manages to break the clinch.
Fortune scores with a nice right hand.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortune is looking to clinch.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Fortune is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fortune throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix wants to clinch but Fortune slips to the side
and Fortune connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Fortune's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Fortune darts in and clinches Phoenix up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
Fortune wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Fortune misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Fortune's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix prevents Fortune from breaking the clinch.
Fortune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortune's elbow.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Fortune misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortune has had enough of the clinch but Phoenix keeps him there for the moment.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Fortune blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Fortune breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
Fortune pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Fortune moved out of range.
Fortune looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Fortune on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fortune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Fortune's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fortune scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Fortune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fortune is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Fortune slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Fortune tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Fortune blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Fortune on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortune avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fortune misses with a looping left.#T3#
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Fortune circles away.
Fortune throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix throws a hook but Fortune avoids it easily.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Fortune is having none of it.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fortune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fortune doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
letting Fortune counter with a right hand.
Fortune misses with a straight right.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Fortune ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Fortune's head but Fortune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Fortune stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fortune takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fortune cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fortune.
Fortune looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Fortune waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Fortune throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortune moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortune moves away.
A swing and a miss from Fortune.
Fortune moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Fortune moved out of range.
Fortune let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Fortune tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix throws a hook but Fortune blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortune! But no joy.
Phoenix misses with a jab to the body
and Fortune counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Fortune looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Fortune moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix jabs at Fortune's body.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Fortune defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Fortune walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Fortune dodges the punch combination from Phoenix.
A little jabbing left from Fortune on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Phoenix clinches up with Fortune and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortune blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Fortune lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fortune can do to turn this around?
Fortune scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fortune's efforts to push away.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Fortune breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortune misses.
Phoenix scores with a jab.#CL2#
Fortune gets a clinch.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Phoenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Fortune escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortune blocks a jab.
Fortune slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix. #CL2#
Fortune gets a clinch.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Phoenix.
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Fortune is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fortune's efforts to push away.
Fortune looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fortune swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix lands a big knee to the head and Fortune goes down! Phoenix pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
A very excited looking Blake Phoenix made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GC 333 Paulin vs Cobb     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Neil scores with a shot to the body.
Neil moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Neil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Neil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Neil is out of range.
Neil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Neil avoids the punch easily.
Neil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neil lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand.
Neil thuds his right hand into Phoenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neil circles away from the clinch attempt
and Neil counters with a big head kick but Phoenix shrugs it off.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Neil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phoenix on the side of the head.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neil slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Neil makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phoenix throws a hook but Neil avoids it easily.
Neil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Neil throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Neil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix avoids the head kick by Neil.
As Neil tries to get set, Phoenix tries to push him back and clinch up but Neil manages to avoid the attempt.
Neil misses with an uppercut
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neil feints and then cracks Phoenix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phoenix down.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix lands a nice hook to Neil's body. Neil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Neil throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Neil throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Neil.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Neil instigates a clinch.
Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Neil controls his hands.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neil lands a left hand.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Neil.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neil avoiding damage as Phoenix throws knees to the body.
Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Neil manages to break the clinch.
Neil misses with a looping left.#T3#
Neil throws out a leg kick but Phoenix moves out of range and Neil only half commits.
Neil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Neil slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Neil momentarily.
Phoenix blocks a leg kick.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Neil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neil. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Neil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phoenix takes one to the side of the head.
Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neil.
Neil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Neil. That snapped Phoenix's head back.
Phoenix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Neil.
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 Phoenix. Neil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix jabs Neil right on the nose. Neil blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Neil moved out of range.
Neil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neil lands a body shot.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Neil walks into a left hand.
Neil lands an overhand right.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix doesn't manage to clinch there - Neil circles away.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Neil counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.#CL#
Phoenix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Neil breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neil moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix takes one on the button.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Neil on the side of the head.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phoenix throws a right hand that Neil ducks under and follows up with a left that Neil also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vince Neil will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Neil is out of range.
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Neil circles away.
Phoenix connects with a jab.
Phoenix scores with the left hand. Neil knows he should have avoided that one.
Neil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neil throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Neil has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Neil ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Neil gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Neil.
Neil tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neil.
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Neil misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Neil fails to land.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Neil avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Neil tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neil misses with the head strike.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neil backwards.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Neil.
Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Neil misses with some punches. #T2#
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neil avoids a wild elbow strike from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Neil.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neil lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neil backwards.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Neil manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Vince Neil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neil slips under a jab.
Neil cracks Phoenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Neil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Neil defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Neil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Neil.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neil.
Nice shot by Neil.
Phoenix cracks Neil with a good jab.
Neil misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Neil scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neil.
Phoenix tries to clinch up but Neil circles away and keeps his distance.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Neil moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Neil's head but Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Neil misses with a hook.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Neil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neil. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Phoenix slips a jab from Neil.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Neil moved out of range.
Neil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix misses the body punch
and Neil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Neil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phoenix doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Neil.
Neil scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
A little jabbing left from Neil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Neil slips the punch.
Neil is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Neil moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Neil is just out of range.
Neil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Neil cracks a nice hook into Phoenix's ribs.
Phoenix throws a hook but Neil blocks it.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Neil moves away
and Neil counters with a straight right hand.
Neil throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neil.
It seemed like Neil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Neil throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix swings for the body but Neil moves out of range.
Phoenix throws a jab when Neil was well out of range.
Phoenix lands a jab.#T1#
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Neil as he connects with a hook.
Neil throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Neil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
Neil ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Neil moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and Neil counters with a straight right hand.
Neil moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a jab. Neil acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Neil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neil scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neil was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Neil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Neil slams his shin into Phoenix's torso.
Phoenix ducks right into an uppercut from Neil.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix lands with a straight right. Neil didn't see that one coming.
Neil ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Neil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phoenix's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Neil.
Neil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neil scores with a head kick. #ROC2#
Phoenix is rocked!
Neil takes one to the chin there.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Neil is just out of range.
Neil scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Neil.
Neil takes one to the chin there.
Neil moves out of range of the strikes.
Neil throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neil throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Neil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neil scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Neil slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Neil doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Neil sizes up Phoenix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phoenix cracks Neil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neil misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Neil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Neil is rocked!
Neil moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Neil is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix misses the jab.
Neil throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.
Neil lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.
Neil gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Phoenix gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Neil is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
A very excited looking Blake Phoenix made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GC 328 Steve vs Phoenix     
Date:   Jan 04, 2020
#R1#
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix is looking for the big counter here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Steve slips a jab from Phoenix.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
A jab from Steve misses.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Steve.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Phoenix misses the jab.
A big right from Steve misses.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steve there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Steve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Farley Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Steve takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Steve looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A left lands for Steve.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix slips a jab from Steve.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steve swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range. #CL2#
Phoenix darts in and clinches Steve up against the cage.
Steve prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Steve's ribcage. Steve let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Steve blocking some punches. #T3#
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Farley Steve has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Steve. #T4#
Steve is working Phoenix over against the cage.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Phoenix's ribcage. Phoenix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phoenix letting Steve take a breather here.
Steve pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix trying to land knees to the body.
Steve dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
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 Farley Steve's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Phoenix catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steve looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phoenix thinking.
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix. That snapped Steve's head back.
Steve moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve lands with an overhand left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phoenix, as that shot connected.
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!
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
Steve misses with a left hand
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Phoenix misses. #T1#
Steve scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
As Steve backs off Phoenix throws a huge counter combo but Steve manages to avoid it all.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve slips a jab from Phoenix.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve staying out of range there.
Steve blocks a jab.
Phoenix swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steve's head backwards.
Phoenix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steve finds it's way round the side to connect with Phoenix's head. #T3#
Steve throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve scores with a jab to the head.
Steve tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Phoenix does no damage.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phoenix.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Steve 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 a jab.
Phoenix lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Steve.#T4#
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Phoenix moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Steve.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Farley Steve's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Steve throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phoenix moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Blake Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Steve with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target. #CL2#
Phoenix has closed the distance and engaged Steve in a clinch.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve wants to get back to striking at distance but Phoenix won't allow it.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Phoenix.
Phoenix being controlled against the cage.
Steve blocks an elbow strike.#T2##BC#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Steve slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve misses with a body shot. #T3#
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Phoenix slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Steve swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Phoenix sizes up Steve with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix moves out of range as Steve strikes.#T4#
Steve misses with a straight left.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phoenix throws out a powerful jab.
Farley Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Steve rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phoenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

Blake Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Farley Steve had this to say: 'Did u fart? Or is that ur BREATH?'.

 

Event: BCS 7     
Date:   Nov 08, 2019
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Segbo there.
We've been hearing reports that Segbo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Segbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Segbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Segbo slips a jab from Phoenix.
Segbo ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Segbo scores with a nice body kick.
Segbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix tries to counter with a clinch but Segbo shakes him off and moves away.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Segbo moves out of range.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Segbo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phoenix was covering up waiting for the punch and Segbo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segbo trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Phoenix is pulling down on Segbo's head to control his posture. #T1#
Phoenix is trying to keep Segbo in close.
Phoenix has Segbo pulled in close to control his posture.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segbo is one step ahead there.
Segbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Phoenix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Segbo with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segbo is one step ahead there.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Segbo from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix wants to sweep but no luck.
Phoenix is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Segbo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Phoenix moves into range and clinches up with Segbo.#BC#
Segbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Segbo slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Phoenix jabs Segbo right on the nose. Segbo blinks but takes it well.
Segbo swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Segbo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Segbo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phoenix swings for the body but Segbo moves out of range.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.#T3#
Phoenix throws a hook but Segbo blocks it.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Segbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Segbo.
Phoenix takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Segbo.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Segbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Segbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Phoenix. Those never looked like landing.
Segbo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Phoenix.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Segbo moves away.
Segbo is looking to wear down Phoenix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Segbo moved out of range.
Phoenix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phoenix throws a hook but Segbo avoids it easily.#T4#
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Segbo.
A counter left hand to the body from Segbo misses its target.
Segbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Segbo misses with a straight left.
Segbo throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phoenix shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Segbo eats them both and turns towards Phoenix to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Segbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Segbo scores with a four punch combination!
Segbo slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Segbo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Segbo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phoenix clobbers Segbo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Phoenix clinches.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Segbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Segbo blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Segbo defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Segbo moved out of range.
Phoenix cracks Segbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Segbo ducks down to avoid it.
Segbo looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Segbo looking to score a takedown here. Phoenix is defending well but Segbo drives through and ends up in Phoenix's guard.
Segbo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Segbo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phoenix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Segbo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phoenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Segbo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Segbo throws a big right hand that misses.
Segbo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Segbo wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segbo is one step ahead there.
Segbo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Segbo looks to land a strike but Phoenix avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phoenix has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Segbo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phoenix pulls Segbo in to control the position.
Segbo throws a strike but Phoenix rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Phoenix is looking to stand up but Segbo won't let him.
Segbo managing to control the position. #SUB#
Segbo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Phoenix has passed into half guard!
Phoenix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Segbo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phoenix pulls his head out easily.
Segbo is pressing down on Phoenix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Phoenix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Segbo looking for a guillotine here but Phoenix defends easily. #SUB#
Segbo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phoenix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Segbo is tightening it up a little... Phoenix has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Phoenix reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Phoenix taps out! Nice BJJ there by Segbo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dada Segbo!
Dada Segbo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: BCS 5     
Date:   Oct 18, 2019
#R1#
Moore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phoenix throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Phoenix throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land. #TD2#
Moore decides to pull guard.
Moore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix controls the position.
Moore is not content to let Phoenix control the position.
A lull in the action here as Phoenix stalls from top position.#T1#
Moore is trying to work for a sweep but Phoenix has mounted him!
Phoenix trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phoenix controlling from the full mount.
Moore manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Phoenix wants to pass to mount but Moore is defending the position.
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Phoenix is thwarting Moore's attempts to control the position.
Phoenix wants to take a breather but Moore is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Phoenix's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Moore tries to roll over but Phoenix keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Phoenix seems content to control.
Moore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Phoenix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phoenix has managed to get both his arms back between Moore's legs - danger averted.
Phoenix preventing the sweep.
Phoenix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Phoenix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phoenix is one step ahead there.
Phoenix stays in close to Moore's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moore is looking to sweep but instead, Phoenix has passed into half guard.
Moore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moore wants to sweep here but Phoenix controlling him for the moment.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Phoenix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Moore is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Phoenix frees his head nicely. Oh but Moore has switched to an armbar! Phoenix is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Carl Moore!
Our winner, Carl Moore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Blake Phoenix stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was a tough fight. I need a couple months off to train now.'.

 

Event: BCS 4     
Date:   Oct 04, 2019
#R1#
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
Fortune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fortune throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fortune misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fortune looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Fortune misses with a series of wild punches.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
Fortune throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Fortune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phoenix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortune swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fortune takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fortune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.#T1#
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fortune throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fortune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fortune pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Fortune falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand. #CL#
Fortune gets tackled into the cage by Phoenix. Phoenix maintains the clinch.
We've been informed that Fortune has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fortune pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortune blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Fortune misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortune lands a body punch. #T2#
Fortune struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortune lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Fortune lands a nice uppercut.
Fortune throws a head punch that misses.
Fortune fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortune scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Fortune breaks from the clinch.
Fortune slips under a jab.
Fortune misses with a body shot.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Fortune lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fortune on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Fortune avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Fortune doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fortune swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Fortune.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fortune on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Fortune swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Fortune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortune misses with a wild combination.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from Fortune.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix tries to clinch up but Fortune circles away and keeps his distance.
Fortune throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Fortune looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Fortune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fortunes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phoenix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Fortune misses its intended target. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix scores with a jab. Fortune acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fortune falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortune takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fortune connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fortune has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fortune there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix lunges at Fortune with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fortune's hand.
Fortune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortune is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fortune waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Good shot there by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Fortune ducks down to avoid it.
Fortune looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Fortune throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortune throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Phoenix seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Fortune has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fortune connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fortune rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Fortune on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phoenix thuds his right hand into Fortune's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Fortune throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Fortune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Phoenix.
Fortune throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Fortune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fortune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortune moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix cracks Fortune with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Fortune throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Fortune throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Fortune misses with the combination.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Fortune.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortune looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortune ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Fortune slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortune throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Fortune shakes it off.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
Fortune staying out of range there.
Phoenix defending well as Fortune loads up on a big left hand.
Richie Fortune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortune misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Fortune misses.
Fortune looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Richie Fortune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortune closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fortune dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Fortune misses.
Fortune looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fortune misses with a double jab.
Phoenix lands a jab-cross combination.
Fortune misses with a few strikes there.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fortune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.#T3#
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Fortune misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Fortune walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortune.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Fortune had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Fortune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Fortune off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortune.
As Fortune tries to get set, Phoenix tries to push him back and clinch up but Fortune manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phoenix cracks Fortune with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Fortune throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix cracks Fortune with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fortune in his tracks. #ROC#
Fortune is rocked!
Fortune blocks a jab.
Fortune is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Fortune ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Fortune's head.
Fortune swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Phoenix - just one landing.
Phoenix drops Fortune with a big left hand! Fortune is injured, injured bad! Phoenix jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
During a confident post fight interview, Blake Phoenix thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RISE 88: Petrov vs. Mason 2     
Date:   Aug 07, 2019
#R1#
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Okafor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor takes a shot to the head.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Okafor moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Okafor misses. #T1#
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Phoenix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Okafor tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okafor takes a shot to the head.
Phoenix scores a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Okafor blocking some punches.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Okafor misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor looks winded!#T3#
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Phoenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Good body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix blocking some punches. #BC#
Phoenix manages to break the clinch.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okafor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Okafor walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Okafor lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor blocks a jab.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okafor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Okafor misses with some punches.
Okafor lands with a light punch inside.
Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor blocks the elbow strike.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Okafor misses with some punches. #T3#
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix works on Okafor's body with a couple of short punches.
Okafor is breathing heavily.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it misses.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Phoenix. #BC#
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Phoenix checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor scores with a nice body kick.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okafor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Okafor slips a jab from Phoenix.
Decent striking displayed by Phoenix there.
Okafor slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Okafor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Okafor throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Okafor thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Desmond Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Okafor.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okafor has time to react.
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Phoenix.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
An inside leg kick from Okafor misses.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phoenix.#T1#
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor misses with the body kick
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Okafor thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Okafor.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Phoenix cracks Okafor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor throws a low kick but Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Okafor.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor throws a low kick but Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Okafor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okafor scrambles back to his feet.
Okafor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okafor misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.#T3#
Okafor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Phoenix has managed to clinch.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Okafor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
Good body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Okafor lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 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.

 

Event: RISE 85 - UTH vs. Cruz Jr     
Date:   Jul 17, 2019
#R1#
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 #CL#
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. #BC#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#CL#
LightHeavyweight takes the fight into the clinch.
LightHeavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
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.#CUT2#
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.#ROC2#
LightHeavyweight is rocked!#T4#
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.#CL#
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!
#R2#
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 #CL#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards. #BC2#
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!#CL#
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. #T3#
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.#CUT2#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3##CL#
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.#T1#
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?#T2#
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. #T3#
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!#T4#
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.

 

Event: RFLFN- 31 Valdez Vs.Curry     
Date:   Jun 19, 2019
#R1#
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
A lazy left from Camara finds it's target.
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camara's hands.
Camara misses with a body punch
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara misses with a hook.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
Camara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship in the buildup to the fight.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara lands the left hand.
Camara dodges the punch combination from Phoenix.
Camara takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Camara lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Camara blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Camara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camara.#CL#
Camara closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara lands a right hand.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
A short uppercut from Camara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Camara.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix walks into a left hand.
Phoenix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
Phoenix works the jab nicely.
Phoenix thuds his right hand into Camara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Camara is looking to clinch but Phoenix is avoiding it. #CL#
Camara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Camara on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Phoenix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Camara closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camara moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off.
Camara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Camara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phoenix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Camara moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Camara tries to counter by clinching up but Phoenix breaks away and moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camara moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Camara takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Camara moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Camara misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Camara avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Camara takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Camara rushes Phoenix and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Camara clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Camara tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix. #BC2#
Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara jabs Phoenix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix swats away the attempt to clinch by Camara.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camara doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara looks to clinch
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Camara misses.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Camara misses with a straight left.
Camara misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Camara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix misses with a body shot
and Camara counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camara at a distance. #T1#
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Blake Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Camara misses the target.
A shot to the body from Camara misses
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Camara lands with a good body shot.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Camara staying out of range there.
Camara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara is looking to wear down Phoenix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camara fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara misses with a hook
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Camara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Camara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phoenix on the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Camara lands.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Camara has time to react.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand.
Camara swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Camara wants to clinch up but Phoenix keeps it at a distance.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Camara clinches up with Phoenix and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara. #BC2#
Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.#CL#
Camara has closed the distance and engaged Phoenix in a clinch. #T3#
A short left from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phoenix up against the cage.
Phoenix tries to break free but Camara pushes him back against the cage.
Camara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Camara pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix presses Camara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Camara seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phoenix can turn it around.
Camara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Phoenix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
Camara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
Camara with a hook.
A jab from Camara misses.
Camara slips a straight right by Phoenix.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Camara misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Camara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Camara clinches with his opponent.
Phoenix is trying to force a seperation but Camara has the dominant position.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Camara.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Camara is stalling here.
Camara gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
Ibrahim Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside. #T1#
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara lands a body punch.
Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Camara.
Camara digs a right hand underneath Phoenix's ribcage. Phoenix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
Camara pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Camara.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix looking to slow down the pace here.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ibrahim Camara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Camara throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Camara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camara scrambles back to his feet.
Camara with a jab.
Camara lands a right hook to the body.
Camara slips under a jab.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara. #CL#
Camara gets a clinch.
Phoenix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara prevents Phoenix from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Phoenix tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Camara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camara's gas tank.
Phoenix has had enough of the clinch but Camara keeps him there for the moment.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Phoenix tries to break free but Camara pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Camara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Camara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Camara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!

In his post fight interview, Ibrahim Camara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Blake Phoenix stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was a tough fight. I need a couple months off to train now.'.

 

Event: TAFC: Mark v Ispa     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Camara throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. Camara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phoenix drops his hands momentarily and Camara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Camara misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Camara connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix works Camara's body with a nice hook.
Camara misses with a hook.
Camara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix lands the left hand.#CL2#
Camara rushes Phoenix and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Good body shot from Phoenix.
Camara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Camara. #T2#
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara misses with some punches.
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!
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara presses Phoenix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
A hook to the body from Camara.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage. #T3#
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Camara.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
A short left from Phoenix.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara scores with a hook to the body.
Camara lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camara tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
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!
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Camara.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Camara lands a nice looking body shot.
Camara misses with a hook.
Phoenix works Camara's body with a nice hook.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Camara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Camara.
Camara defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara tries to counter by closing the distance.
Camara's corner calls for a 1-2. Camara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Camara scores with a body shot.
Camara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camara moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camara wants to clinch.#T1#
Phoenix throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Camara slips under a jab from Phoenix.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix tests Camara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camara tries to clinch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Camara slips under a jab from Phoenix.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Camara lands with a good body shot.
Camara throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Camara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Phoenix.
Camara scores with a nice right hand.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. Camara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Camara tries to clinch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Camara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camara.
Phoenix throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Camara has time to react.
Camara avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Camara moves away and avoids it.
Camara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix works Camara's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Camara misses the target.
Camara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Camara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camara cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Camara tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camara throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camara misses with a body punch
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Camara avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Camara misses
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
and Camara counters with a left to the body.
Camara swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range. #CL2#
Camara clinches.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Camara's ribcage. Camara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Camara is working Phoenix over against the cage.
Camara working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Camara staying out of range there.#CL2#
Camara has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara lands with a right to the head.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara misses with a body punch. #T1#
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Camara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
Camara tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Ibrahim Camara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camara.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix moves out of range as Camara strikes.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Camara lands with a shot to the body.
Phoenix fails to land with a series of punches.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camara.
Camara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phoenix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camara! But no joy.#CL2#
Camara moves into range and clinches up with Phoenix.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Camara blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Camara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Phoenix.
I think Camara 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ibrahim Camara!

After the fight, Ibrahim Camara was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Blake Phoenix spoke after the fight, saying 'That was a tough fight. I need a couple months off to train now.'.

 

Event: TAFC: Camara v Mark     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phoenix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Phoenix gets tackled into the cage by Smith Jr. Smith Jr maintains the clinch.
Smith Jr is looking to control Phoenix's arms but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith Jr has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix is working Smith Jr over against the cage.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Phoenix tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.#T1#
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Smith Jr's ribs.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range. #CL#
Smith Jr tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix avoids the elbow strike from Smith Jr, against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Smith Jr is looking to control Phoenix's arms but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith Jr has his back to the cage.
Smith Jr taking a breather.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Phoenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith Jr looks winded!
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Smith Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith Jr trying to stall but Phoenix improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Smith Jr looking to stall.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Phoenix managing to block the knees to the body from Smith Jr. #T4#
Smith Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Smith Jr.
A short right from Smith Jr on the inside.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Smith Jr's ribcage. Smith Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Smith Jr - that landed with a thud.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Phoenix staying out of range there.#CL#
Phoenix has closed the distance and engaged Smith Jr in a clinch.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Smith Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix pushes Smith Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land. #T1#
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix pushes Smith Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr. #T2#
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr is breathing heavily.
A short left from Phoenix.
Smith Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Smith Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Phoenix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith Jr lands a right hand.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Phoenix tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith Jr misses with some punches.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Smith Jr lands a shot to the body.
Phoenix pushes Smith Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phoenix avoids it.
Smith Jr wants to stall.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Smith Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phoenix up against the cage.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Smith Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phoenix swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith Jr jabs at Phoenix's body.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
A swing and a miss from Smith Jr.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith Jr throws a combination. Phoenix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.#CL#
Phoenix drives through and clinches with Smith Jr against the cage.
Smith Jr blocking some punches. #T1#
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with a nice body shot.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Smith Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix is struggling to control the position.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr missing with knees to the body.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Smith Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix is looking to wear down Smith Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix clobbers Smith Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a leg kick.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith Jr on the side of the head.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Smith Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Phoenix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

Our winner, Blake Phoenix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Corey Smith Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'We trained to stop those takedowns, I guess we need some more work in that department. I will be back. Better than ever.'.

 

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Avetisyan     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Mark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mark only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Mark throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Mark follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mark doesn't seem bothered though.
Mark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Mark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phoenix lands a nice shot that snaps Mark's head back. #CL#
Phoenix closes the distance and pushes Mark back into the cage.
Mark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good body shot from Mark.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
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!
Mark lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Mark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mark moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Mark throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Mark avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Mark scores with a nice body kick.
Phoenix swings for the body but Mark moves out of range.
A jab from Mark misses.
Phoenix is looking to wear down Mark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Mark throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Mark jabs Phoenix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Mark lands a high kick!
Mark lands a head kick. Phoenix smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mark feints a jab promting Phoenix to slip. Mark then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Phoenix slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix throws the left hand but Mark avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Mark.
Mark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Phoenix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Phoenix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mark lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Mark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mark. Mark obviously looking to wear him down.
Mark cracks Phoenix with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Mark's defenses.
Mark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mark does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mark throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Mark ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mark counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Mark scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Mark counters with a straight right hand.
Mark keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Mark is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Mark dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phoenix. That did some damage!
Mark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Mark.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mark is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Phoenix had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Some bone on bone action there as Phoenix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Phoenix throws a hook but Mark blocks it.
Phoenix connects with a jab.
Mark throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mark misses with a body shot. #T4#
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Mark throws a front kick that sends Phoenix stumbling back into the cage.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mark.
Mark tries to land a front kick but Phoenix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.#CL#
Phoenix pushes Mark up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mark breaks the clinch.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Mark.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mark misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Mark wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and Mark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marky Mark will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix moves out of range of the leg kick from Mark.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Mark avoids the punch easily.
Mark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mark moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Mark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Mark moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
And Mark responds with a good body kick, but Phoenix manages to step out the way in time.
Mark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mark misses with a body shot.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix is looking to clinch but Mark is avoiding it.
Mark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mark doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Mark is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phoenix drops his hands momentarily and Mark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.#T1#
Phoenix sizes up Mark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix jabs Mark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Mark counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Phoenix has Mark up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Mark manages to break the clinch.
Mark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Mark moves out of range of the strikes.
Mark does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mark tries to move into range but Phoenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
Phoenix tries to bum rush Mark with a series of wild strikes but Mark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mark thinks about the counter body kick.
Mark on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mark was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mark misses with an uppercut.
Mark lands a head kick!
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Mark misses.
Mark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mark tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mark lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Mark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws a hook but Mark blocks it.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mark tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Mark.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mark lands a nice looking body kick.
Mark misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Mark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks Mark with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Mark.
Mark moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Marky Mark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Phoenix's calf.
Mark chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Mark is out of range.
Mark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mark!
Phoenix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mark.
Mark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Mark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mark takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix blocks a low kick nicely.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mark throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mark. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Mark is predictable there
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Mark appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Mark uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Mark's head but Mark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Mark throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Mark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mark.
Mark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Mark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Mark connects with a looping right hand.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix works Mark's body with a nice hook.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Mark throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Mark cracks the inside of Phoenix's front leg.
Mark throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix checks a low kick from Mark.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Mark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
Mark moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Mark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix wants to clinch up but Mark keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mark at a distance.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mark doesn't seem bothered though.
Mark scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mark.
Phoenix throwing a counter right hand but Mark manages to avoid it.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Mark slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Mark.
Phoenix is looking to clinch.
Mark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Mark.
Mark does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Mark does it's job there.
Mark dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phoenix. That did some damage!
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Mark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Phoenix's knee momentarily.
Phoenix takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phoenix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Mark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Mark throws a front kick that sends Phoenix stumbling back into the cage.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Mark.
Phoenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and Mark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Phoenix takes a swing at Mark's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Mark feints a counter leg kick.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Mark.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Mark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mark misses with an uppercut.
Mark is looking to land body kicks.
Mark looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.#T4#
Phoenix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mark counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mark throws out a leg kick but Phoenix moves out of range and Mark only half commits.
Phoenix punishes Mark's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mark connects with the punch.
Phoenix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Mark.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Mark loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Mark blocks a jab.
Mark follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mark manages to avoid it.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mark was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Mark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Mark only half commits to the counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marky Mark.
I think Mark 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marky Mark!

Marky Mark tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Blake Phoenix was interviewed post fight and said 'That was a tough fight. I need a couple months off to train now.'.

 

Event: SyFi - The End Bang     
Date:   Jan 13, 2019
#R1#
Cassidy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cassidy connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Cassidy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A low kick from Cassidy misses
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix scores with the left hand. Cassidy knows he should have avoided that one.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassidy looks to throw a body kick
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jamison Cassidy has been cut.
Cassidy misses with a left hand
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix tests Cassidy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix blocks a leg kick.
Cassidy scores with a body shot.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassidy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
Cassidy takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cassidy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix cracks Cassidy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Cassidy avoids the punch easily.
Cassidy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cassidy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phoenix has time to react.
Cassidy takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Cassidy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Cassidy throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassidy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cassidy jabs Phoenix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cassidy misses with a shot to the body
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix throws a body punch but Cassidy moves out of range.
Cassidy misses the body punch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cassidy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.#KD2#
Phoenix lands a big uppercut and Cassidy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cassidy looks OK. Phoenix waves Cassidy back to his feet!#ROC2#
Cassidy is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cassidy.
Cassidy cracks the inside of Phoenix's front leg.
Phoenix has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cassidy misses the body punch
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Cassidy saw that one coming.
Cassidy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cassidy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cassidy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cassidy staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Jamison Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Cassidy blocks a jab.
Cassidy lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassidy is looking to wear down Phoenix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cassidy thuds his right hand into Phoenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassidy thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cassidy throws a leg kick
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Cassidy.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Cassidy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix throws a hook but Cassidy blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassidy wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Cassidy misses with a hook to the body
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Cassidy misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Jamison Cassidy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cassidy staying out of range there.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phoenix checks the leg kick.
Cassidy misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
Cassidy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Cassidy is predictable there
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Cassidy misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Phoenix counters with a nice right hand that sends Cassidy toppling to the canvas! Cassidy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Phoenix finish him?!
Oh Cassidy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a right hand from hell and Cassidy is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix is the new light heavyweight champion!
Blake Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syfi 135     
Date:   Dec 02, 2018
#R1#
Camara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Camara counters with a straight right hand.
Camara clobbers Phoenix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camara misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Camara jabs Phoenix right on the nose. Phoenix blinks but takes it well.
Camara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara misses with a right hand
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camara counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Camara closes the distance and pushes Phoenix back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara. #T1#
Phoenix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phoenix is trying to break the clinch but Camara has him pressed against the cage.
Camara lands a right hand.
Camara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phoenix's efforts to push away.#BC#
Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.#CL2#
Camara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phoenix, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Phoenix manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camara slips under a jab.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Camara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix jabs Camara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.#T2#
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Camara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camara scores with a nice right hand.
Camara tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camara scores with a jab to the head.
Camara's coach down at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Camara's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Camara scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Camara clinches up with Phoenix and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
Camara moves into the clinch.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Camara keeps control of Phoenix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Phoenix manages to break the clinch.
Camara connects with a looping right hand.
Camara misses with a hook.
Camara throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Camara misses. #T4#
Phoenix swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Camara to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix works the jab nicely.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix moves out of range as Camara strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Camara swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Camara swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Camara throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Camara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Camara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Camara forces Phoenix back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Phoenix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Camara misses
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Camara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot lands for Camara.
Camara lands a jab to the nose.
Camara misses the body punch
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch but Phoenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and Camara counters with a one-two to the body.
Camara cracks Phoenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camara slips under a jab.
Camara swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Camara has Phoenix up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Camara falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara scores with a three punch combo!
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Camara.
Camara walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Camara lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Camara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phoenix thinking. #CL2#
Camara clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Phoenix tries to break free but Camara pushes him back against the cage.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Camara pushes Phoenix up against the cage in a clinch.
Camara presses Phoenix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Camara misses with some punches.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Phoenix's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camara has Phoenix pressed against the cage, preventing Phoenix from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Camara lands a left hand.
Phoenix can't break the clinch.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Camara. #T4##BC#
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Camara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camara avoids the body shot from Phoenix. #CL2#
Camara rushes Phoenix and presses him up against the cage.
Phoenix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camara has him pressed against the cage.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Camara has Phoenix pressed against the cage, preventing Phoenix from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Camara digs a right hand into Phoenix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phoenix's gas tank.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara'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.
#R3#
Camara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phoenix's hands.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Camara takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara scores with a sloppy right hand. Phoenix should have avoided that one.
Camara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Camara throws an off balance right hand
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara misses with a body shot
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camara thinking.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
A big left from Camara misses. #KD2#
Camara drops Phoenix with a beautiful combination! Phoenix stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Camara is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Phoenix is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara misses with a lunging right hand
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Phoenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Phoenix slips under a jab from Camara.
Phoenix seems to have got his legs back now.
Phoenix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Camara throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Camara.
Camara lands a body shot.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Phoenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camara cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Camara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.#T2#
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Camara darts in and clinches Phoenix up against the cage.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Camara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix slips a jab and a cross from Camara.
Camara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Sloppy strikes from Camara. Those never looked like landing.
Camara misses with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Camara closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix is trying to break the clinch but Camara has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Phoenix manages to break the clinch.
Camara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Phoenix jabs Camara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Camara tries to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Camara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Camara looks to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Camara tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Camara blocks a jab.
Camara digs a good body shot into Phoenix's ribs.
Phoenix tries to move into range but Camara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Camara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara lands with a shot to the body.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Camara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phoenix at a distance. #CL2#
Camara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Phoenix walks into a jab.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Camara.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Camara throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Camara throws a sloppy body shot
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Camara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camara misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Camara misses with a looping left.
Camara lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Camara lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Camara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.#T2#
Phoenix is trying to break the clinch but Camara has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Phoenix's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Phoenix's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camara has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix has had enough of the clinch but Camara keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Phoenix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Camara takes one to the chin there.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Camara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Camara.
Camara misses with a straight left. #T3#
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Camara avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
A shot to the body from Camara misses
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Camara misses.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camara doesn't seem bothered though.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
Camara tries to clinch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
Phoenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phoenix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camara misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Camara takes one to the side of the head.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camara on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phoenix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Camara takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Camara does no damage.
Camara connects with a body shot.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Camara misses with a hook
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara swinging wildly here.
Phoenix throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Camara takes one on the button.
Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Camara jabs Phoenix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Camara works Phoenix's body with a nice hook.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phoenix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Camara wants to clinch.#T1#
Phoenix takes one to the chin there.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Camara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camara connects with a looping right hand.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phoenix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Camara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camara jabs Phoenix right on the nose. Phoenix blinks but takes it well.
Ibrahim Camara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Phoenix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Camara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Camara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix scores with a one two! Camara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Camara defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Camara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Camara - just one landing.
Phoenix scores with a jab. Camara acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Camara sizes up Phoenix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phoenix with a hook.
Camara feints a jab promting Phoenix to slip. Camara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Phoenix slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Camara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Camara counters with a stiff right hand.
Camara cracks Phoenix with an open hand slap.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Camara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
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!
Camara tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Camara clinches with his opponent.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara prevents Phoenix from breaking the clinch.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Camara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Camara 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!

Ibrahim Camara is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ibrahim Camara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Blake Phoenix had this to say: 'What a load of shit!!!'.

 

Event: SyFi 128     
Date:   Nov 11, 2018
#R1#
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schaub.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Schaub was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schaub uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Schaub darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Schaub into the cage.
Schaub throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schaub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schaub, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phoenix as he avoids it easily.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.
Schaub misses with a jab to the body
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Schaub connects with a body shot.
Schaub throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schaub misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Schaub's ribs.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schaub shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schaub staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Schaub scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Schaub changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schaub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Schaub.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Schaub fails with the takedown
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Schaub stuns Phoenix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix lands a two punch combo.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Schaub saw that one coming.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Schaub.#T3#
Schaub misses with a wild body shot.
Schaub changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to avoid it but Schaub manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phoenix to the ground. Phoenix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schaub.
Schaub misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Schaub gets a double leg takedown into Phoenix's guard.
Schaub trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully.
Schaub looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Schaub drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phoenix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phoenix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phoenix! #REVR#
Schaub looking for a sweep but Phoenix has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Phoenix will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schaub is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaub keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix controlling from the full mount.
Schaub can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Schaub throws a big shot that misses.
Schaub throws a shot to the body.
Schaub misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schaub 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.
Schaub takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schaub throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schaub takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Schaub sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schaub.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schaub.
Schaub shoots and misses
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schaub is breathing heavily.#T1#
Schaub takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phoenix looks to land a combination. Schaub sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schaub slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix defending well as Schaub loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schaub fails with the takedown
and Schaub takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.
Schaub takes one to the chin there.
Schaub looks for a takedown but Phoenix sprawls well.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schaub misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a crisp right that sends Schaub to the canvas! Phoenix follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Blake Phoenix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SyFi 119     
Date:   Oct 21, 2018
#R1#
McNasty moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
McNasty darts in trying to clinch
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNasty manages to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Phoenix throws a body punch but McNasty moves out of range.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNasty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phoenix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McNasty with a body shot.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McNasty to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but McNasty moved out of range nicely.
McNasty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
McNasty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but McNasty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McNasty seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McNasty dips to his left and cracks Phoenix with an uppercut!
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but McNasty is out of range.
McNasty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Phoenix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McNasty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McNasty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McNasty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
McNasty throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
McNasty throws a leg kick
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
McNasty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phoenix checks the leg kick.
McNasty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McNasty defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
McNasty is looking to counter punch.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. McNasty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNasty tried to counter with a leg kick but Phoenix avoided it.
McNasty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phoenix finds it's way round the side to connect with McNasty's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNasty misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.#T3#
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and McNasty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but McNasty is out of range.
As Phoenix tries to get set, McNasty tries to push him back and clinch up but Phoenix manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix throws a jab when McNasty was well out of range.
Phoenix misses the body punch
and McNasty counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix throws the left hand but McNasty avoids the punch easily.
McNasty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phoenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phoenix, as that shot connected.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
McNasty is looking to counter the offense by Phoenix and move into the clinch.
Phoenix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McNasty had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
McNasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
McNasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McNasty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNasty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phoenix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and McNasty counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McNasty.
McNasty pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNasty misses with some punches.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
McNasty can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
McNasty throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McNasty misses the body punch
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McNasty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blake Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McNasty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
McNasty tried to counter with a leg kick but Phoenix avoided it.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
McNasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
McNasty tried to counter with a leg kick but Phoenix avoided it.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McNasty on the side of the head.
McNasty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McNasty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
A big left from Phoenix misses.
McNasty is looking to counter punch.
Phoenix takes a swing at McNasty's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McNasty counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNasty.
McNasty tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phoenix manages to circle out of the way.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNasty.
A swing and a miss from McNasty.
McNasty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phoenix's sensitive parts.
Phoenix swings for the body but McNasty moves out of range.
McNasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
McNasty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phoenix misses with a hook. McNasty ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix throws a hook but McNasty blocks it.
Phoenix misses with a hook
enabling McNasty to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and McNasty counters with a nice leg kick.
McNasty throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
A swing and a miss from McNasty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but McNasty is just out of range.
Phoenix lands a body shot. #T3#
Phoenix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on McNasty's shoulder, as McNasty tries to avoid the shot.
McNasty appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McNastys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and McNasty counters with a nice leg kick.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. McNasty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McNasty seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McNasty walks into a left hand. #T4#
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McNasty takes one to the chin there.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNasty moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
McNasty tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phoenix manages to circle out of the way.
McNasty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McNasty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phoenix stuns McNasty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McNasty on the side of the head.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNasty moves away.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
McNasty slips a jab from Phoenix.
A little feinted left hand from McNasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNasty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - McNasty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McNasty moves out of range of the strikes.
McNasty appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but McNasty is just out of range.
Phoenix misses the body punch #CL#
and McNasty counters by moving into the clinch.
McNasty lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from McNasty - that landed with a thud.
McNasty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNasty scores with a shoulder strike.
McNasty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with some punches. #T1#
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNasty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNasty blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNasty.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McNasty prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by McNasty.
McNasty throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as McNasty controls his hands.
McNasty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
McNasty tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but McNasty avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage. #T2#
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by McNasty.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but McNasty avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from McNasty.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
McNasty scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNasty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNasty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
McNasty blocks an uppercut.
McNasty prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a body punch. #T3#
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
McNasty blocking some punches.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McNasty.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as McNasty controls his hands.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNasty's elbow.
McNasty prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
McNasty blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
McNasty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mister McNasty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McNasty blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNasty. #T4#
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNasty blocking some punches.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by McNasty.
McNasty blocking some punches.
McNasty tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing McNasty back against the cage.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNasty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as McNasty controls his hands.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but McNasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNasty can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
A short left from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Blake Phoenix just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Phoenix jabs at McNasty's body.
McNasty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. McNasty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from McNasty misses the target.
Phoenix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McNasty counters with a nice uppercut.
McNasty works the jab nicely.
McNasty lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix misses the body punch
and McNasty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and McNasty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McNasty counter with a right hand.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McNasty misses with a body punch
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNasty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses the body punch
and McNasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and McNasty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Phoenix lands with a hook. McNasty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McNasty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
McNasty scores with a shot to the body.
McNasty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
An attempted straight right counter from McNasty misses the target.
McNasty misses with a left hand
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by McNasty.
Phoenix throws a sloppy body shot
and McNasty counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix scores with the left hand. McNasty knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
McNasty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
McNasty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Phoenix throws out a powerful jab.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from McNasty misses its target.
Phoenix tests McNasty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and McNasty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McNasty lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
McNasty is looking to clinch but Phoenix is avoiding it.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and McNasty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McNasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
McNasty misses with a body shot
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNasty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but McNasty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. McNasty saw that one coming.
McNasty misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
McNasty throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
McNasty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix swings away with a body shot that misses
and McNasty counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and McNasty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phoenix thinking.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but McNasty is out of range.
McNasty connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McNasty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.#T1#
McNasty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McNastys head.
Phoenix tries a body shot but McNasty blocks it.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but McNasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNasty throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
McNasty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to McNasty's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from McNasty.
McNasty tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with some punches. #T2#
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix lands a body punch in the clinch.
McNasty blocking some punches.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blake Phoenix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McNasty swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as McNasty controls the action.
McNasty throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
McNasty misses with a body punch.
McNasty struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
A short left from McNasty.
McNasty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
McNasty pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
McNasty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNasty tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Mister McNasty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mister McNasty.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

Blake Phoenix is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Blake Phoenix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SyFi 107     
Date:   Sep 23, 2018
#R1#
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Lambton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phoenix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lambton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phoenix cracks Lambton with an open hand slap.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Lambton's defenses.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Lambton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lambton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phoenix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix thuds a left hand into Lambton's body.
Lambton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Phoenix.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Lambton slips the punch.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lambton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
It looked like Phoenix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lambton.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George Lambton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Lambton misses with a body shot. #T1##CL2#
Phoenix gets tackled into the cage by Lambton. Lambton maintains the clinch.
Lambton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lambton prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
A right hand to the body from Phoenix.
I was talking to Phoenix's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Lambton controls his hands.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lambton backwards.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambton.
Lambton misses with some punches.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Lambton's ribcage. Lambton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Lambton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lambton misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Lambton's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambton tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Lambton struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Lambton throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lambton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Lambton misses with a punch on the inside.
Lambton blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix pushes Lambton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Lambton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Phoenix.
Lambton looks winded!
Phoenix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lambton or not.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lambton throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lambtons head. #CUT#
It looks like George Lambton has been cut.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lambton working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix. #T3#
A short left from Phoenix.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phoenix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lambton backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Lambton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Lambton is rocked!#T4#
A short left from Phoenix.
Lambton is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambton.
Lambton seems to have recovered his senses.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambton.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Lambton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lambton's gas tank.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Phoenix gets through Lambton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix gets through Lambton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lambton backwards.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Lambton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lambton blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lambton backwards.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 George Lambton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Phoenix jabs at Lambton's body.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lambton tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambton can do to turn this around?
Lambton drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lambton moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off.#CL2#
Lambton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lambton blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Lambton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lambton misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Lambton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Lambton is breathing heavily.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside. #T1#
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Lambton avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lambton backwards.
Phoenix pushes Lambton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
Phoenix drops Lambton onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lambton is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambton.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
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!
Lambton tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lambton backwards.
Lambton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix pushes Lambton against the cage. Phoenix is working some dirty boxing. Phoenix pushes off with a quick right hook! Lambton goes down! Lambton tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phoenix moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
A victorious Blake Phoenix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SyFi 95     
Date:   Aug 26, 2018
#R1#
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Sharma fakes the leg kick and cracks Phoenix in the body.
Sharma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phoenix tests Sharma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sharma tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
Good leg kick by Sharma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharma counters with a head kick. That will keep Phoenix thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A slow jab from Sharma misses its intended target.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma throws the kick towards the body but Phoenix avoids it.
A head kick misses from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Sharma lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sharma.
Sharma lands a right hook to the body.
Phoenix clobbers Sharma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sharma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharma slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Nice uppercut there from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sharma. That's going to slow Phoenix down.
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phoenix throws a hook but Sharma avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharma scores with a push kick.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sharma slips under a jab.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix. That snapped Sharma's head back.
Sharma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharma.
Sharma flicks out a counter leg kick but Phoenix steps away.
Sharma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phoenix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sharma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Sharma.
Sharma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sharma wants to clinch up but Phoenix keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sharma momentarily.
Phoenix moves out of range as Sharma strikes.
Sharma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharma misses with a straight left. #T3#
Sharma throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sharma throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Sharma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Sharma.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Sharma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Sharma had a free shot at his head there.
Sharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Sharma misses.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharma.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sharma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sharma at a distance. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix walks into a straight right hand from Sharma.
Phoenix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sharma to score with a decent uppercut.
Sharma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Sharma's shoulder, as Sharma tries to avoid the shot.
Sharma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix cracks Sharma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sharma staying out of range there.
Sharma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharma.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Sharma avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma throws a shot to the body.
Sharma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sharma misses with a leg kick.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rohith Sharma will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Sharma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix works Sharma's body with a nice hook.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Sharma ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Sharma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phoenix slips a jab from Sharma.
Sharma looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Sharma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma misses with a hook.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Sharma throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sharma.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
Sharma just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Sharma moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
A head kick misses from Sharma.
It looked like Phoenix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sharma.
A punch lands to the side of Sharma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sharma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Sharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharma misses with a looping left.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Phoenix cracks Sharma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sharma throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
A head kick misses from Sharma.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
Sharma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma scores with a punch to the head.
Sharma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharma throws a solid leg kick but Phoenix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sharma.
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
Sharma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left lands for Sharma.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Sharma misses with a shot to the body
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
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.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick.
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Sharma scores with a nice strike.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sharma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Sharma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sharma lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sharma!
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook but Sharma avoids it easily.
It seemed like Sharma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Phoenix throws the left hand but Sharma avoids the punch easily.
Sharma is looking for the big counter here.
Sharma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phoenix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sharma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Sharma walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Sharma throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharma moves away.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sharma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sharma throws a shot to the body.
Sharma misses with a jab to the body
and Sharma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma lands a leg kick that knocks Phoenix off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharma darts in trying to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sharma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Phoenix cracks Sharma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Sharma thows a body kick. Phoenix tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Sharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharma throws a lazy body kick
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sharma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Sharma tries to land a front kick but Phoenix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sharma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sharma misses with a body shot
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Sharma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharma.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma. #T2#
Nice cross by Phoenix.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Phoenix crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sharma - the referee stops the clock and Phoenix gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sharma. Phoenix manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sharma misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Phoenix punishes Sharma's body with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Sharma slips under a jab.
Sharma throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Sharma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
That kick from Sharma tenderised Phoenix's leg. Phoenix is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sharma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phoenix checks a leg kick. #T3#
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Sharma.
Sharma wants to land a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Sharma moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Sharma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Phoenix blocks a leg kick.
Sharma misses with a looping right.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Sharma moved out of range.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Sharma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sharma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Sharma's shoulder, as Sharma tries to avoid the shot.
Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.#T4#
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Sharma moved out of range.
Phoenix cracks Sharma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Sharma ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Phoenix blocks the low kick.
Sharma throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sharma misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Sharma as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix lands a jab to Sharma's midsection.
Sharma throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix checks a low kick from Sharma.
Sharma wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
Phoenix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Sharma.
Sharma moves away from the strike by Phoenix.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

Blake Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SyFi 84     
Date:   Aug 03, 2018
#R1#
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Phoenix. #T1#
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix backing away here, and Jackson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it easily.#T2#
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Phoenix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Phoenix blocks an elbow strike.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phoenix is keeping busy.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Jackson jumps guard but Phoenix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Phoenix.
Phoenix pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson looks winded!
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Phoenix seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackson can turn it around.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mujahid Jackson.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #T4#
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head. #KD#
Phoenix drops Jackson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jackson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix lands a big right hand that drops Jackson! The killer instinct kicks in and Phoenix finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Phoenix!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
A very excited looking Blake Phoenix rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Mujahid Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I am thankful for the chance to fight as a champion and for KAISER Nutrition. I am apart of a very young and talented fight team. You will all see me again fighting again soon, inshallah. '.

 

Event: SyFi 77     
Date:   Jul 15, 2018
#R1#
Ioannou sizes up Phoenix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Costa Ioannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ioannou gets a clinch.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ioannous head.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Ioannou lands a left hand.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Ioannou.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Ioannou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Ioannou misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Ioannou controls the action. #T1#
Ioannou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ioannou wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Phoenix.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ioannou. #BC2#
Ioannou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ioannou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Ioannou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ioannou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Ioannou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phoenix, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Ioannou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Phoenix struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ioannou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Ioannou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Ioannou swings around for an armbar but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ioannou's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ioannou is looking for a triangle here but Phoenix uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ioannou tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phoenix wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ioannou is being controlled here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ioannou is trying to strike from the bottom but Phoenix has passed into full mount.
Ioannou wants to control but Phoenix is having none of it.
Ioannou gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Ioannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ioannou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phoenix pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ioannou actively working from the bottom here.
Ioannou punching from the bottom.
Ioannou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ioannou is looking for a triangle but Phoenix pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ioannou has an active guard here but Phoenix has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ioannou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ioannou duly obliges.
Ioannou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Ioannou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ioannou is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ioannou shoots for a double leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls well. He's pushed Ioannou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Ioannou.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix cracks Ioannou with a good jab.
Ioannou throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ioannou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Jab, jab by Phoenix - just one landing. #T1#
Ioannou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costa Ioannou.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phoenix but Phoenix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phoenix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ioannou.
Ioannou misses with a takedown
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ioannou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ioannou can do to turn this around?
Ioannou slips under a jab from Phoenix.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ioannou.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ioannou sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Ioannou misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Ioannou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix leaves Ioannou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice sprawl there from Phoenix as Ioannou shoots in.#TD2#
Ioannou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Phoenix explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ioannous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ioannou misses with a combination
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Ioannou shoots for a takedown but Phoenix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ioannou unleashes a big counter combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ioannou with a poor takedown
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Ioannou is breathing heavily.
Ioannou misses with a takedown
and Ioannou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ioannou staying out of range there.
Phoenix throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Ioannou clinches up with Phoenix and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Ioannou can't get the takedown.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Ioannou blocks it. #T4#
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ioannou blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ioannou backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Phoenix.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Ioannou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Phoenix is defending well.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ioannou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phoenix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Phoenix gets through Ioannou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Ioannou is rocked!
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Ioannou.
Ioannou is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Ioannou blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Ioannou.
Ioannou seems to have recovered his senses.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ioannou.
Phoenix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Ioannou takes the fight into the clinch.
Phoenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix pushes Ioannou against the cage. Phoenix is working some dirty boxing. Phoenix pushes off with a quick right hook! Ioannou goes down! Ioannou tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phoenix moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SyFi 57     
Date:   Jun 01, 2018
#R1#
Spezziale shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Phoenix eats them both and turns towards Spezziale to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Spezziale's ribs.
Spezziale connects with a right hand. Phoenix shakes it off.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Spezziale with a hook.
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spezziale lands a jab to the nose.
Phoenix misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Spezziale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spezziale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spezziale lands a slapping body shot.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Spezziale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spezziale throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Spezziale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A shot to the body from Spezziale misses
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Spezziale lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix moves out of range as Spezziale strikes.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Spezziale ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spezziale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spezziale.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spezziale.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spezziale misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Spezziale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spezziale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spezziale swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a left 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!
Spezziale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix. #T2#
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Spezziale throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spezziale might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spezziale lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spezziale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spezziale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spezziale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Spezziale missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Spezziale throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Spezziale takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Spezziale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spezziale throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Spezziale misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Spezziale misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spezziale.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.#T3#
Phoenix slips a straight right by Spezziale.
Spezziale avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
It seemed like Spezziale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Spezziale slips the punch.
Spezziale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spezziale slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Spezziale misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Spezziale.
Spezziale misses with a body shot.
Spezziale throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spezziale counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix throws a hook but Spezziale avoids it easily.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Spezziale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Spezziale throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spezziale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spezziale slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Spezziale releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spezziale thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Nice defenses there by Spezziale.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Spezziale throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spezziale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Spezziale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spezziale throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spezziale connects with a crisp jab.
Spezziale defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spezziale moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spezziale throws out the jab.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Spezziale will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Spezziale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Spezziale.
Spezziale thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Spezziale.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Spezziale to counter with a crisp jab.
Spezziale misses with a body shot.
Spezziale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spezziale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Spezziale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spezziale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Spezziale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spezziale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phoenix throws a hook but Spezziale avoids it easily.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spezziale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.#T1#
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Spezziale.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Spezziale blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spezziale! But no joy.
Spezziale works the jab nicely.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spezziale.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spezziale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Spezziale.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Spezziale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spezziale lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spezziale throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spezziale scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix tests Spezziale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spezziale loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Pablo Spezziale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spezziale lands a glancing blow to the side of Phoenix's head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spezziale misses with a hook.
Spezziale missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spezziale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phoenix throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Spezziale to counter with a crisp jab.
Spezziale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Spezziale is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phoenix lands the left hand.
Spezziale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phoenix throws a hook but Spezziale avoids it easily.
Spezziale connects with a crisp jab.
Spezziale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spezziale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Spezziale takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Good shot there by Spezziale.
Spezziale looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
A slow jab from Spezziale misses its intended target.
No joy there for Spezziale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spezziale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phoenixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spezziale.
Phoenix connects with a jab.
Spezziale swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Spezziale's defenses.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Spezziale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spezziale missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Spezziale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spezziale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Spezziale dips to his left and cracks Phoenix with an uppercut!
Spezziale connects with a body shot.
Spezziale scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Spezziale slips the punch.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spezziale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phoenix on the side of the head.
Pablo Spezziale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spezziale throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spezziale misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spezziale throws a big shot that misses.
Spezziale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Spezziale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spezziale throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phoenix slips a jab from Spezziale.
Spezziale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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.
Spezziale misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phoenix lands a really nice looking cross but Spezziale seems unphased.
Spezziale throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spezziale throws a sloppy body shot
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix moves out of range as Spezziale strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Spezziale. That snapped Phoenix's head back.
Spezziale misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Spezziale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Spezziale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.#T1#
Phoenix slips a straight right by Spezziale.
Spezziale scores with a body shot.
Spezziale just misses with a punch to the body.
Spezziale loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spezziale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spezziale.
Spezziale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spezziale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spezziale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Spezziale.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Phoenix might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Spezziale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Phoenix cracks Spezziale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Spezziale.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spezziale just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Spezziale misses.
Phoenix defending well as Spezziale loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Spezziale ducks down to avoid it.
Spezziale throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Spezziale throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Spezziale misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spezziale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spezziale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spezziale cracks Phoenix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Phoenix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Spezziale.
Phoenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Spezziale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spezziale misses with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Spezziale scores with a body shot.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Spezziale moved out of range.
Phoenix defending well as Spezziale loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spezziale manages to avoid it.
Spezziale misses with a straight left.
Spezziale slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Spezziale avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spezziale. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Spezziale misses.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Spezziale lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Spezziale moved out of range.
A slow jab from Spezziale misses its intended target.
Phoenix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spezziale to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spezziale.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spezziale manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Spezziale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Spezziale's shoulder, as Spezziale tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phoenix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spezziale.
Spezziale lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Spezziale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spezziale 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Spezziale!

Pablo Spezziale tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: SyFi 50     
Date:   May 13, 2018
#R1#
Phoenix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phoenix wants it to stay on the feet.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phoenix connects with a jab.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phoenix wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Arseworth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Phoenix quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Arseworth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Arseworth is trying to work for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.
Arseworth wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is defending well. #T1#
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Arseworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Arseworth seems to be working for a kimura but Phoenix defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Arseworth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phoenix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arseworth. #SUB2#
Arseworth is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Arseworth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phoenix defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arseworth is trying to control the action in half guard but Phoenix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Arseworth is working for a kimura but Phoenix is defending it quite comfortably.
Phoenix is pressing down on Arseworth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arseworth trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Arseworth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phoenix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phoenix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phoenix! #REVR##T3#
Arseworth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Phoenix controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Arseworth actively working from the bottom here.
Phoenix keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Arseworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phoenix pulls his head out easily.
Phoenix missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phoenix looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Phoenix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arseworth felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arseworth trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Arseworth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Arseworth strikes from the bottom but Phoenix uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Arseworth tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Arseworth seems a little lost for a moment, as Phoenix dominates the positioning.
Arseworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Arseworth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Arseworth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arseworth is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Arseworth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Phoenix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Arseworth's head.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arseworth.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Arseworth's shoulder, as Arseworth tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Arseworth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arseworth.
Billy Arseworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arseworth closes the distance and clinches up with Phoenix, looking for a takedown. Arseworth pushes Phoenix against the cage but Phoenix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arseworth doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Arseworth.
Arseworth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Arseworth 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.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Arseworth slips the punch.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arseworth slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arseworth can do to turn this around?
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arseworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
It seemed like Arseworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Phoenix. No joy for Arseworth on that attempt.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phoenix jabs Arseworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arseworth closes the distance and clinches up with Phoenix, looking for a takedown. Arseworth pushes Phoenix against the cage but Phoenix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arseworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arseworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Arseworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arseworth misses with a takedown
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Arseworth moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Arseworth's head but Arseworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown attempt from Arseworth. Arseworth gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arseworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Phoenix, which made it look bad. #T3#
Arseworth fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Phoenix there.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Arseworth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arseworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but Arseworth persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.
Phoenix thuds his right hand into Arseworth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arseworths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phoenix throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Phoenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arseworth's head.
Phoenix cracks Arseworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Arseworth saw that one coming.
Arseworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arseworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arseworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arseworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phoenix sprawls well. Phoenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arseworth gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arseworth slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Arseworth has his takedown stuffed
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phoenix swings for the body but Arseworth moves out of range.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arseworth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arseworth looks for a takedown but Phoenix sprawls well.
Arseworth with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Arseworth.#T1#
A nice combination there by Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a swing at Arseworth's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Arseworth shakes it off.
Phoenix cracks Arseworth with a good jab.
Arseworth tries for a takedown but Phoenix circles away easily
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Arseworth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arseworth wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Arseworth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Arseworth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Phoenix has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arseworth but great work by Phoenix.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Phoenix tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arseworth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Phoenix content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Arseworth looking for submissions off his back.
Arseworth is trying to control but can't.
Arseworth wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Arseworth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Arseworth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arseworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Arseworth actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phoenix in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Arseworth actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Arseworth with the active half guard here but Phoenix passes nicely into side control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Arseworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arseworth looking for a sweep but Phoenix has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Arseworth manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arseworth punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Arseworth actively working from the bottom here.
Arseworth trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phoenix has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

An out of breath Blake Phoenix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: NYFN Tournament : semi-finals     
Date:   Mar 18, 2018
#R1#
Mark swinging wildly here.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mark.
Mark connects with a looping right hand.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Mark is out of range.
Mark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marky Mark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Phoenix scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Marky Mark has been cut.
The fighters circling - Mark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Mark moves away and avoids it.
Mark digs a good hook to Phoenix's body.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. Mark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mark looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mark throws out the jab.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mark tries to move into range but Phoenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Mark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mark takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Mark misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix tries to clinch
and Mark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Mark with a hook.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mark cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mark moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
A slow jab from Mark misses its intended target.
Phoenix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Good standup being displayed there by Mark as he connects with a hook.
Mark throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Mark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mark.
Mark cracks Phoenix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Mark scores with a shot to the body.
Mark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phoenix on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Phoenix finds it's target.
Mark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Mark's head.
Mark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Mark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mark lands a nice shot to the body.
Mark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Mark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Mark ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix works Mark's body with a nice hook.
Mark catches Phoenix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mark scores with a hook.
Phoenix has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Mark.
Phoenix tries to clinch up but Mark circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut there from Mark.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Mark moves away and avoids it.
Mark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phoenix under the eye.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mark lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand. #T3#
Mark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phoenix's hands.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mark throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Mark.
Mark tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Phoenix misses
and Mark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mark lands a jab.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Mark.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sloppy strikes from Mark. Those never looked like landing.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mark counter with a right hand.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Mark pushes him off.
Mark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phoenix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mark.
Mark throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Mark looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Mark slips under a jab.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Mark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Mark ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Mark as he connects with a hook.
Mark lands with a straight right. Phoenix didn't see that one coming.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phoenixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phoenix slips a jab from Mark.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mark lands with a nice combination. Phoenix backs away looking to recover.
Mark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Mark throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Mark throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marky Mark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marky Mark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Mark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mark misses with a few strikes there.
Mark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Mark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Mark slips the punch.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix lands a really nice looking cross but Mark seems unphased.
Phoenix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mark throws out a powerful jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Phoenix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mark has got the better of the exchanges.
Phoenix takes a swing at Mark's ribcage but misses.
Mark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
Mark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Phoenix rushes Mark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mark. #T1#
Mark lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix has Mark pressed against the cage, preventing Mark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Mark controls his hands.
Mark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mark tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Mark wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Mark controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Mark.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Mark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Mark swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mark blocking some punches.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mark backwards.
A short uppercut from Mark. #BC#
Mark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Mark.
Phoenix lunges at Mark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mark's hand.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mark throws out the jab.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Mark misses.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mark throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Phoenix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Mark misses.
Mark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Mark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Phoenix there.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Mark avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mark.
Mark throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix lunges at Mark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mark's hand.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Mark's head but Mark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Mark.
Mark connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Phoenix darts in and clinches Mark up against the cage.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Mark blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Mark.
Mark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake Phoenix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marks head.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix. #T4#
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mark backwards.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Mark controls the action.
Mark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mark.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Mark backwards. #TD#
Mark pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Phoenix drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phoenix has Mark in his guard.#REVR#
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet.
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 Marky Mark's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Mark clobbers Phoenix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Mark moves out of range.
Mark lands a jab-cross combination.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Mark connects with a right hand. Phoenix shakes it off.
Mark just misses with a punch to the body.
Mark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mark moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Mark scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix punishes Mark's body with a nice straight punch.
Mark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Mark.
Mark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Phoenix back to the cage. Mark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A shot to the liver by Mark. Beautiful body shot.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Phoenix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mark blocks a jab.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Mark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mark lands with an uppercut that bounces Phoenix off the cage and back into range.
Mark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Jab by Mark.
Mark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mark misses with a looping left.
Mark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mark scores with a hook.
Mark keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix doesn't manage to clinch there - Mark circles away.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Mark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Mark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mark's corner calls for a 1-2. Mark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Mark's shoulder, as Mark tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mark with a nice cross.
Marky Mark is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Mark counters with a nice uppercut.
Mark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mark lands with an uppercut that bounces Phoenix off the cage and back into range.
Mark lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mark as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix tries to clinch up.#T3#
Phoenix with a jab.
Phoenix throws a hook but Mark avoids it easily.
Mark moves out of range of the strikes.
Mark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Mark finds it's way through Phoenix's defenses.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Mark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Mark misses with a hook.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mark misses with a looping left.
Mark looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix swings for the body but Mark moves out of range.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Mark.#T4#
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mark drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mark.
Nice jab there from Mark.
Mark lands with an uppercut that bounces Phoenix off the cage and back into range.
Mark throws a good cross that connects.
Mark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
The fighters circling - Mark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phoenix doesn't seem bothered though.
Mark tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Mark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phoenix tests Mark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Mark's shoulder, as Mark tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marky Mark clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Marky Mark's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Mark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mark.
Mark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Mark thuds a left hand into Phoenix's body.
Phoenix is looking to clinch but Mark is avoiding it.
Mark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
Mark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A left lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mark scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix moves out of range as Mark strikes.#CL2#
Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mark blocks a body shot from Phoenix. #T1#
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Mark is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling him.
Mark lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix tries to work over Mark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mark tries to break free but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Mark backwards.
A short right from Mark on the inside.
Mark is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Mark is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Mark is trying to push Phoenix away but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Mark.
Mark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mark misses with some punches.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mark blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Mark lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mark.
Mark blocks a body shot from Phoenix. #BC#
Mark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mark moves out of range of the strikes.
Mark throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Mark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mark lands a lovely overhand right.
Mark tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mark moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Mark throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
A left lands for Mark.
Mark misses with a double jab.
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mark in his tracks.
Mark lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Mark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Phoenix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mark was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mark slips a jab from Phoenix.
Mark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Mark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phoenix on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Mark throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Mark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Mark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Mark's defenses.
Mark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Mark ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Mark does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Mark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mark misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix takes a swing at Mark's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mark.
Phoenix throws a jab when Mark was well out of range.
Mark throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Mark.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Mark.
Mark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mark misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marky Mark had his way with Blake Phoenix in that round.
The cut man is working on Marky Mark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Mark with a nice cross.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Mark.
Mark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Mark circles away.
Mark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Mark moves away
enabling Mark to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Mark coming out on top.
Donk. Phoenix catches Mark right on the button with a cross.
A left lands for Phoenix.
Mark scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Mark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phoenix takes one on the button.#ROC#
Phoenix is rocked!
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mark looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range. #T1#
Mark connects with a crisp jab.
Phoenix is still on wobbly legs! Can Mark finish him?
Nice straight punches there by Mark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mark.
Mark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mark misses with a few strikes there.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phoenix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mark on the side of the head.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mark, as that shot connected.
Mark lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mark scores with a nice right hand.
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mark looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Mark lands with an uppercut that bounces Phoenix off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Mark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix throws a hook but Mark avoids it easily.
Mark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phoenix under the eye.
Mark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mark swats away the attempt to clinch by Phoenix.
Mark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix seems to have recovered his senses.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Mark moves out of range.
Phoenix walks into a stiff left hand from Mark.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Mark's defenses.
Mark lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
Mark throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mark manages to avoid it.
Mark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Mark finds it's target.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Mark has knocked Phoenix down with a huge combo! Mark steps away and waves a wobbly Phoenix back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mark misses with a straight right.
Phoenix slips a jab from Mark.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Mark and move into the clinch position.
Phoenix thuds a left hand into Mark's body.
Mark lands an overhand right.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
Jab from Mark.
Mark tries to move into range but Phoenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mark.
Mark scores with a body shot.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mark.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phoenix digs a good hook to Mark's body.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phoenix tries to move into range but Mark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phoenix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mark darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marky Mark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marky Mark!

Marky Mark spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 9     
Date:   Mar 04, 2018
#R1#
Kristus misses with a body shot
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Kristus connects with a single shot there.
Kristus throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Kristus lands with a straight right. Phoenix didn't see that one coming.
Kristus misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Kristus misses with a wild body shot.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Kristus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Phoenix catches Kristus right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristus.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Kristus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kristus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristus uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Kristus backwards.
Kristus stalling the fight.
Kristus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kristus receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Phoenix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kristus tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kristus misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Kristus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristus.
Kristus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kristus is trying to maintain a safe position but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns Kristus into the cage.
Kristus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Kristus working aggressively here.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Kristus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix. #T2#
Kristus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kristus backwards.
Phoenix keeps control of Kristus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Kristus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kristus backwards.
Phoenix gets through Kristus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kristus blocking some punches.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Kristus avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristus.
Phoenix tries to work over Kristus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kristus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Kristus.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Kristus swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kristus blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
A shot in the inside from Kristus.
Kristus lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kristus is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Kristus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kristus can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Kristus working hard to break the clinch.
Kristus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Kristus misses with the head strike.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix works on Kristus's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristus.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kristus backwards. #T4#
Kristus swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kristus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Kristus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Kristus backwards.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kristus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kristus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Kristus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Kristus looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kristus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Phoenix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Phoenix defending well as Kristus loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Kristus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kristus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kristus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kristus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kristus ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Kristus lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Phoenix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kristus backwards.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kristuss head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
Kristus lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
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!
Kristus throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kristus.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Kristus backwards. #T1#
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kristus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kristus can do to turn this around?
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Phoenix has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Kristus lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kristus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kristus blocking some punches.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kristus is looking to control Phoenix's arms but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kristus has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Kristus is trying to maintain a safe position but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns Kristus into the cage.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Kristus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
Kristus is breathing heavily.
A short left from Phoenix.
Kristus tries to stall but Phoenix uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Kristus lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix gets through Kristus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Kristus is rocked!
Kristus misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kristus is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Kristus looking to slow down the pace here.
Kristus looking to stall.
Kristus seems to have recovered his senses.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Kristus's ribcage. Kristus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kristus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Phoenix. #T3#
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Kristus's ribcage. Kristus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristus.
Kristus is leaning against Phoenix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phoenix works on Kristus's body with a couple of short punches.
Kristus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Kristus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kristus's efforts to push away.
Phoenix pushes Kristus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Kristus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kristus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kristus lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kristus can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Kristus misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Kristus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Kristus swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kristus.
Phoenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
Phoenix drops Kristus onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kristus is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kristus with a big uppercut! Kristus tries to clinch up but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kristus to the mat! Kristus covers up and Phoenix unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Blake Phoenix!
Our winner, Blake Phoenix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Anti Kristus was interviewed post fight and said 'WHERE'S THE BOOZE, GODDAMMIT!?!'.

 

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 8     
Date:   Feb 18, 2018
#R1#
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brophy momentarily.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Brophy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Brophy moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brophy slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Brophy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Brophy moved out of range.
Brophy throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Brophy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy misses with a body punch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Brophy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brophy momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Grant Brophy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Brophy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix walks into a jab.
Phoenix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks Brophy with an uppercut!
Brophy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
Brophy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brophy throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Brophy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix. That snapped Brophy's head back.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Phoenix misses with a combination
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brophy lands a really nice looking cross but Phoenix seems unphased.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brophy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix. #CL#
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Brophy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix is leaning against Brophy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Brophy. #T3#
Brophy working aggressively here.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Brophy.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Brophy can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Brophy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brophy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brophy.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a straight right.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brophy momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Brophy slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brophy on the side of the head.
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 Grant Brophy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Brophy's ribs.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brophy's hands.#CL#
Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Brophy is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy tries to break free but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage.
Phoenix gets through Brophy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Brophy tries to break free but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brophy.
Brophy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy lands with a left to the head.
Brophy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brophy can do to turn this around?#T1#
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Brophy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Brophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Brophy's ribcage. Brophy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brophy lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix gets through Brophy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Phoenix.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Brophy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brophy lands a jab.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.#T2#
Phoenix thuds his right hand into Brophy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
Brophy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Brophy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Brophy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phoenix at a distance.
Phoenix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brophy's waist but Brophy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phoenix off to one side.
Brophy throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix throws a sloppy body shot
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brophy connects with a right hand. Phoenix shakes it off.
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Brophy's head.
Brophy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phoenix throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brophy. #T3#
Brophy punishes Phoenix's body with a nice straight punch.
Brophy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Phoenix pushes Brophy up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brophy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
Brophy defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phoenix, as that shot connected.
Brophy cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brophy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phoenix jabs Brophy right on the nose. Brophy blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy scores with a hook to the body. Phoenix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brophy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grant Brophy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brophy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Brophy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brophy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Brophy misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Brophy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Brophy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phoenix.#T1#
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix walks into a stiff left hand from Brophy.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Brophy throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Brophy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phoenix throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Phoenix throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brophy momentarily.
Brophy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phoenix thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix scores with a jab. Brophy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grant Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Brophy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Blake Phoenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Brophy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brophy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brophy lands a body shot. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Brophy scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brophys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brophy throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phoenix, as that shot connected.
Brophy moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Brophy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brophy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phoenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phoenix misses with a straight right. #T4#
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brophy counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Brophy ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brophy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brophy misses with a hook.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Brophy misses.
Phoenix connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

A victorious Blake Phoenix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 7     
Date:   Feb 04, 2018
#R1#
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Spezziale to counter with a crisp jab.
Spezziale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spezziale lands with a shot to the body.
Phoenix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spezziale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix lands with a straight right. Spezziale didn't see that one coming.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spezziale works over Phoenix's head and body with a nice combination.
Spezziale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Spezziale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Spezziale coming out on top.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spezziale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phoenix is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spezziale.
Spezziale's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spezziale's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spezziale throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Spezziale misses the jab.
A lazy left from Spezziale finds it's target.
Phoenix takes one on the button.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spezziale manages to avoid it.
Spezziale lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Spezziale connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phoenix pushes Spezziale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spezziale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spezziale wants to get back to striking at distance but Phoenix won't allow it.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Spezziale.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Spezziale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix gets through Spezziale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Spezziale.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Spezziale controls the action.
Spezziale can't break the clinch.
Spezziale prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Spezziale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix has Spezziale pressed against the cage, preventing Spezziale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spezziale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spezziale looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Spezziale pulls Phoenix into guard.
Phoenix wants to pass the guard but Spezziale is keeping the position.
Spezziale working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spezziale can do anything to dispel that myth.
Phoenix won't allow Spezziale to sweep him here.
Spezziale is trying to control the position but Phoenix postures up.
Spezziale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phoenix's guard. #REVB#
Spezziale looking to pass the guard.
Phoenix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Spezziale wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Spezziale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spezziale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Spezziale controlling from the top position.
Phoenix controlling Spezziale's posture.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Spezziale from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phoenix keeping full guard, as Spezziale tries to pass.
Spezziale trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Spezziale looking to sit in guard and control but Phoenix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Phoenix slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spezziale is looking to reverse the position.
Phoenix remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Spezziale is trying to control Phoenix's posture but Phoenix avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Spezziale dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spezziale blocks an uppercut.
Spezziale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Spezziale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spezziale's elbow.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Spezziale controls the action.
Spezziale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spezziale.
Spezziale is trying to pull guard but Phoenix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phoenix has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Spezziale tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phoenix smiles and moves away.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spezziale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spezziale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spezziale jabs Phoenix right on the nose. Phoenix blinks but takes it well.#T1##CL#
Phoenix clinches.
Spezziale lands a left hand.
Spezziale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Spezziale.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Spezziale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Spezziale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phoenix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spezziale can't break the clinch.
Spezziale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Spezziale avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Spezziale controls the action.
Spezziale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spezziale prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Spezziale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spezziale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Spezziale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spezziale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Spezziale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Phoenix. #TD2#
Spezziale jumps guard.
Spezziale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spezziale keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Phoenix stands and throws Spezziale's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU#
Phoenix decides to stand up, so the ref orders Spezziale to his feet.
Spezziale throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Spezziale saw that one coming.
Spezziale connects with a single shot there.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
Phoenix misses with a hook
enabling Spezziale to counter with a crisp jab.
Spezziale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spezziale connects with a right hand. Phoenix shakes it off.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Spezziale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phoenix under the eye.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Spezziale.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spezziale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Spezziale connects with a looping right hand.
Spezziale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Spezziale looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix works the jab nicely.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Spezziale pushes him off.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spezziale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spezziale! But no joy.
Spezziale lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spezziale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spezziale lands the left hand.
Pablo Spezziale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spezziale digs a good hook to Phoenix's body.
Phoenix slips a jab from Spezziale.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Spezziale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pablo Spezziale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spezziale lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Spezziale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Spezziale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix closes the distance but Spezziale moves to the side
and Spezziale counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Phoenix instigates a clinch.
Spezziale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Spezziale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Spezziale controls the action.
Spezziale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spezziale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Spezziale blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spezziale is trying to break free.
Spezziale blocking some punches.
Spezziale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Spezziale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spezziale is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling him.#T1#
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spezziale's elbow.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Spezziale lands with a short shot to the head.
Spezziale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spezziale lands a nice uppercut.
Spezziale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spezziale's elbow.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spezziale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Phoenix. #BC2#
Spezziale breaks from the clinch.
Spezziale throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spezziale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
A big right from Spezziale misses.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spezziale throws out the jab.
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.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spezziale walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Spezziale connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spezziale.
Nice cross by Spezziale.
Spezziale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Spezziale slips the punch.
Spezziale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phoenix momentarily. #ROC2#
Phoenix is rocked!
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spezziale.
Oh Phoenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spezziale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix seems to have got his legs back now.
Spezziale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Spezziale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Spezziale.
Spezziale lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Spezziale.
A jab from Spezziale does it's job there.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Spezziale! Phoenix is backing up but he can't get away as Spezziale lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Phoenix and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Spezziale!
Pablo Spezziale bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 6     
Date:   Jan 21, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Timmy clinches with his opponent.
Phoenix works on Timmy's body with a couple of short punches.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmy controls his hands.
Timmy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phoenix avoids a wild elbow strike from Timmy.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Timmy throws an elbow that misses.
Phoenix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Timmy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Timmy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Timmy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phoenix's brow.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Timmy controls the action.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Phoenix blocks an elbow strike.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Timmy lands an elbow that stopped Phoenix in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix blocks an elbow strike from Timmy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Timmy throws an elbow but misses.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Timmy throws an elbow that misses.
Phoenix blocks an elbow strike from Timmy.
Timmy pushes off an throws an elbow but Phoenix leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Timmy backwards. #T1#
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Timmy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phoenix blocks an elbow strike from Timmy.
Timmy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phoenix blocks an elbow strike.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Timmy blocks it.
Phoenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Timmy lands an elbow inside.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Timmy or not.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Timmy looks winded!
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timmy backwards.
Timmy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Timmy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Timmy takes a shot to the head.
Timmy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timmys head. #ROC#
Timmy is rocked!
Timmy takes a shot to the head.
Timmy is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Timmy backwards.
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phoenix pushes Timmy against the cage. Phoenix is working some dirty boxing. Phoenix pushes off with a quick right hook! Timmy goes down! Timmy tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phoenix moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
During a confident post fight interview, Blake Phoenix thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Timmy Timmy spoke after the fight, saying 'Livin' a lie!'.

 

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 5     
Date:   Jan 07, 2018
#R1#
Phoenix throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stevenson avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Stevenson scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Stevenson takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Bear Stevenson has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevenson blocking some punches.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Stevenson stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Stevenson.
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Phoenix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stevenson or not.
Stevenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow. #T2#
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stevenson lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevenson controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stevenson.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a right hand.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stevenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix is working Stevenson over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
A short uppercut from Stevenson.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevenson controls his hands.
Stevenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stevenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Stevenson avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Stevenson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phoenix tries to work over Stevenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson tries to counter with a clinch but Phoenix shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bear Stevenson'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.
#R2#
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Stevenson had a free shot at his head there.
A punch lands to the side of Stevenson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stevenson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Stevenson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Stevenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevenson.#T1#
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Stevenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevenson lands a glancing blow to the side of Phoenix's head.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stevenson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Phoenix jabs Stevenson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Phoenix catches Stevenson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Stevenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Donk. Phoenix catches Stevenson right on the button with a cross.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Phoenix Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stevenson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.#T3#
Stevenson lands a glancing blow to the side of Phoenix's head.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Bear Stevenson's cut even more.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stevenson lands a glancing blow to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
Phoenix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phoenix works Stevenson's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Stevenson misses with a hook
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stevenson under the eye.
Stevenson misses with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Stevenson misses with a body shot
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stevenson misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bear Stevenson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
Stevenson blocks a jab.
Stevenson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stevenson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix jabs Stevenson right on the nose. Stevenson blinks but takes it well.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
It looked like Phoenix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Bear Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Phoenix throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily.
Stevenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stevenson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Stevenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Bear Stevenson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stevenson moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bear Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson throws a shot to the body.
Stevenson takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
Bear Stevenson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Stevenson.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Blake Phoenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Stevenson misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

A victorious Blake Phoenix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 4     
Date:   Dec 24, 2017
#R1#
Skull tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skull has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Skull misses with a kick to the body
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Phoenix Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Skull misses
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skull misses with the body kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix lands the left hand.
Skull tries to close the distance and clinch but Phoenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skull misses with a head kick.
Good work by Phoenix as he checks the leg kick.
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Skull's ribs.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skull misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skull.
Phoenix throws a jab when Skull was well out of range.
Skull only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Phoenix checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Phoenix stuns Skull with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skull thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skull cracks the inside of Phoenix's front leg.
Phoenix checks the leg kick.
Mr Skull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skull lands a leg kick that knocks Phoenix off balance momentarily.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skull has time to react.
Phoenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Skull off the cage and back into range.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skull doesn't seem bothered though.
Skull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
Skull misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Skull fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phoenix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skull walks into a left hand.
Skull throws a body kick that misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skull lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skull throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skull takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Skull is rocked!
Skull walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Skull limp body while Phoenix jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Mr Skull stepped up to the mic, saying 'Merry Christmas mother fucks!'.

 

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 3     
Date:   Dec 10, 2017
#R1#
Phoenix tries to clinch but Fight Ii moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Phoenix clinches.
Fight Ii blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix pushes Fight Ii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fight Ii misses with some punches.
I was talking to Phoenix's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fight Ii backwards.
Fight Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix avoids a wild elbow strike from Fight Ii.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Fight Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fight Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Fight Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fight Ii backwards.
Fight Ii lands an elbow that stopped Phoenix in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Fight Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fight Ii misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!#CL#
Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Fight Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix is leaning against Fight Ii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fight Ii misses with an elbow over the top.
Fight Ii tries for a takedown but Phoenix manages to get underhooks.
Fight Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix pushes Fight Ii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Fight Ii avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Phoenix cracks Fight Ii with a nice body shot.
Fight Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Fight Ii's ribcage. Fight Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fight Ii looks winded!
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Fight Ii's ribcage. Fight Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Fight Ii backwards.
A short left from Phoenix. #T2#
Good body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix is working Fight Ii over against the cage.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Fight Ii is rocked!
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fight Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix throws a big uppercut that drops Fight Ii! More strikes from Phoenix and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fight Ii lies dazed against the cage as Phoenix celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
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.

 

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 2     
Date:   Nov 26, 2017
#R1#
Duphus slips a jab from Phoenix.
Duphus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phoenix defends it well.
Duphus blocks a jab.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Duphus moved out of range nicely.
Duphus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duphus lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
Duphus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phoenix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duphus shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Duphus ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duphus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Duphus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duphus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phoenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Duphus with the counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duphus manages to avoid it.
Duphus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duphus.
Duphus slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Duphus feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Duphus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Duphus throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Duphus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phoenix connects with a right that clearly hurt Duphus. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Phoenix proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Duphus collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 1     
Date:   Nov 12, 2017
#R1#
Mark swinging wildly here.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mark.#CL#
Phoenix forces Mark back against the cage and clinches.
Phoenix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix keeps control of Mark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Mark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mark.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Marky Mark has been cut.
Mark lands with a right to the head.
Mark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix works on Mark's body with a couple of short punches.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mark wants to get back to striking at distance but Phoenix won't allow it.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mark tries to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling the position.
Mark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mark.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Mark's head.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mark backwards.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mark's elbow.
Mark wants to get back to striking at distance but Phoenix won't allow it.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mark is trying to break free.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Mark looks winded!
Mark misses with a punch on the inside.
Mark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Mark is rocked!
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
Mark is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marks head. #KD#
Phoenix drops Mark onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mark is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a big uppercut that drops Mark! More strikes from Phoenix and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mark lies dazed against the cage as Phoenix celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
An out of breath Blake Phoenix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: KT Khaos 3     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Thirteen staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Thirteen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thirteen.
Thirteen jabs at Fourteen's body.
Thirteen moves out of range as Fourteen strikes.
Thirteen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fourteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fourteen swings for the body but Thirteen moves out of range.
Thirteen scores with a punch to the head.
Thirteen looks to land a left hand but Fourteen moved out of range nicely.
Fourteen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thirteen blocks a jab.
Fourteen lands a nice looking body shot.
Fourteen wants to slow Thirteen down by chopping away at his legs.
Fourteen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thirteen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Thirteen. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Fourteen.
Fourteen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Thirteen.
Thirteen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fourteen in his tracks. #T1#
Thirteen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fourteen.
Thirteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fourteen thuds his right hand into Thirteen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thirteen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fourteen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thirteen stuns Fourteen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thirteen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thirteen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fourteen's head.
A cross from Thirteen lands.
Fourteen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fourteen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thirteen lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Thirteen.
Fourteen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thirteen with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thirteen throws a shot from downtown. Fourteen moves away and avoids it.
Thirteen swings for the body but Fourteen moves out of range.
Fourteen looks to land a right hand but Thirteen moved out of range.#T2#
Thirteen loads up on a big right hand but Fourteen slips the punch.
Thirteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fourteen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Fourteen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fourteen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fourteen misses with an uppercut. Thirteen saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Thirteen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fourteen throws the left hand but Thirteen avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Thirteen misses.
Fourteen throws a body shot but no joy.
Thirteen cracks a nice hook into Fourteen's ribs.
Thirteen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fourteen slips a straight right by Thirteen.
Fourteen cracks Thirteen with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fourteen lands with an uppercut that bounces Thirteen off the cage and back into range.
Thirteen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fourteen.
Fourteen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Fourteen misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Test Dummy Thirteen.
Well Thirteen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Dummy Thirteen!

Test Dummy Thirteen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

 
 
 
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