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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zedicus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Heroes. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zedicus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Augusto Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ricardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones wants to clinch up but Ricardo keeps it at a distance.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but Ricardo moves out of range.
Ricardo looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Ricardo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones wants to clinch up but Ricardo keeps it at a distance.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Ricardo pushes him off.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones wants to clinch.
Ricardo swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ricardo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ricardo lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Zedicus Jones has been cut.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricardo controlling his opponent.
Ricardo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Ricardo landing strikes from the mount.
Ricardo lands a heavy elbow.
Ricardo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Ricardo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Ricardo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ricardo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones tries to buck Ricardo off but he can't manage it.
Ricardo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zedicus Jones's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricardo lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ricardo lands with some strikes.
Ricardo landing shots from mount.
Ricardo looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Ricardo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ricardo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Ricardo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zedicus Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ricardo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jeez, Zedicus Jones's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zedicus Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Augusto Ricardo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenno McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Body Head Anthem. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tenno McCoy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dempsey as he avoids it easily.
Dempsey stuffs the takedown attempt from McCoy. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet.
McCoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dempsey swivels and escapes.
Nick Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenno McCoy.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dempsey.
McCoy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet but McCoy is dominant here and he's now got Dempsey's back!
Dempsey is trying to stand but he's just given McCoy his back.
Dempsey is trying to get back to his feet but McCoy has full control of the position and if anything, Dempsey has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dempsey tries to escape the position.
McCoy is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dempsey with him. Dempsey is trying to defend but McCoy has an arm under the chin now! Dempsey grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tenno McCoy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Beckham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernandes el Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). el Maya has chosen Mr. president-Coco jambo as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Beckham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fernandes el Maya!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Beckham.
el Maya fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Beckham. No joy for el Maya on that attempt.
el Maya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beckham pinned against the cage. Beckham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
David Beckham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernandes el Maya.
Beckham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of el Maya's head.
el Maya is rocked!
Beckham looks to land a body kick but el Maya moved away.
Beckham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beckham lets loose with a powerful body kick. el Maya will feel that in the morning.
el Maya looks gassed!
el Maya blocks a head kick by Beckham.
Beckham throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by el Maya.
el Maya is still on wobbly legs! Can Beckham finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckham stuffs the takedown attempt from el Maya. el Maya gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham scores with a push kick.
el Maya seems to have recovered his senses.
Beckham cracks the inside of el Maya's front leg.
Beckham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts el Maya as he jumps to the side.
Beckham gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beckham seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckham wants to work for an arm triangle but el Maya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beckham is working for a submission of some sort.
el Maya is trying to get back to full guard.
el Maya trying to hold on to Beckham's head to control him but Beckham postures up.
Beckham passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham controlling his opponent.
el Maya is looking to improve his position but Beckham isn't that keen on the idea.
Beckham punishing his opponent with strikes.
el Maya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beckham prevents el Maya from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
el Maya tries to hold on but Beckham pushes him away.
el Maya just holding on.
el Maya blocking the ground and pound.
el Maya working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
el Maya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Beckham 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.
el Maya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beckham counters with a single leg into guard. el Maya didn't expect that.
Beckham controlling from the top position.
el Maya is trying to keep Beckham in close.
el Maya is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
el Maya keeping moving, preventing Beckham from controlling successfully.
Beckham is really struggling to control el Maya but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckham connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
el Maya controls Beckham momentarily but Beckham frees himself.
Beckham passes into half guard.
Beckham stalling.
el Maya wants to improve his position but Beckham is controlling well.
Beckham is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for el Maya!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
el Maya holds of for dear life.
el Maya tries to buck Beckham off but he can't manage it.
el Maya working to try and regain half guard.
Beckham lands a nice shot to the head.
Beckham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beckham pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as el Maya is looking to escape.
Beckham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
el Maya is in a horrible position here. Beckham smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Beckham lands a heavy elbow.
Beckham landing strikes from the mount and el Maya is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckham prevents el Maya from getting the reversal.
Beckham controlling the position easily from mount.
Beckham looking to control but el Maya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beckham wants to finish this one by submission but el Maya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Beckham.
el Maya is looking to improve his position but Beckham isn't that keen on the idea.
el Maya is squirming around, avoiding Beckham's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Beckham dominated that second round.
That's time! Beckham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beckham keeps the fight on the outside.
el Maya shoots in and drives through. Beckham sprawls well.
el Maya shoots in but no luck this time.
Beckham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
el Maya wants to land a leg kick but Beckham is out of range.
A head kick misses from Beckham.
Horrible takedown by el Maya or perhaps it was just good defense by Beckham which made him look bad.
David Beckham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernandes el Maya.
Beckham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but el Maya swivels and escapes.
el Maya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
el Maya throws a leg kick but Beckham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beckham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beckham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beckham looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - el Maya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beckham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from el Maya.
Beckham fails to land with a series of punches.
el Maya is trying desperately to land a takedown but Beckham is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for el Maya.
el Maya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beckham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in el Maya's guard.
el Maya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beckham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
David Beckham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
el Maya manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
el Maya looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
el Maya connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
el Maya wants to control the pace but Beckham is squirming around nicely.
el Maya with shots to the head and body - Beckham looks very uncomfortable down there.
el Maya working the ground and pound effectively.
Beckham can't escape the position.
Beckham prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Beckham wants to control but el Maya is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham is trying to reverse the position but instead el Maya has taken his back - oops!
Beckham rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Beckham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
el Maya is trying to control the action in half guard but Beckham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
el Maya trying to pass the guard but Beckham defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beckham trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
el Maya tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beckham counters with a slapping leg kick.
el Maya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beckham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
el Maya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beckham counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
el Maya is trying to control but can't.
el Maya actively working from the bottom here.
el Maya wants to control but Beckham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Beckham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beckham 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Beckham!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Deathstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Wilkie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andreas Deathstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Wilkie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathstar cracks Wilkie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Deathstar has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wilkie to stand back up!
Wilkie is rocked!
It looks like Chris Wilkie has been cut.
Deathstar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilkie but Wilkie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilkie is still on wobbly legs! Can Deathstar finish him?
Wilkie's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wilkie duly obliges.
Wilkie seems to have recovered his senses.
Deathstar throws a head kick that misses.
Deathstar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilkie but Wilkie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilkie clinches with his opponent.
Deathstar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilkie gets underhooks to prevent Deathstar's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Deathstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deathstar stalling in the clinch but Wilkie improves position.
Wilkie jumps into guard, dragging Deathstar to the mat.
Wilkie working a defensive guard here.
Wilkie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deathstar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deathstar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deathstar looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkie pulls Deathstar in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkie trying to keep a closed guard but Deathstar is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilkie is on top in guard.
Wilkie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Deathstar wants to stand and escape but Wilkie is having none of it.
Wilkie won't allow Deathstar to sweep him here.
Deathstar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deathstar is breathing heavily.
Wilkie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deathstar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wilkie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Deathstar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Deathstar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Deathstar trying to control here.
Wilkie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deathstar defends it well.
Wilkie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilkie seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathstar wants to control but Wilkie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilkie controlling the action here.
Wilkie is pressing down on Deathstar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deathstar is holding on for now.
Wilkie is looking to take a break and control but Deathstar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Deathstar has a takedown stuffed.
Wilkie closes the distance and clinches.
Deathstar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilkie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilkie tries to stall but Deathstar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deathstar can't get the takedown.
Deathstar stalls.
Deathstar wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deathstar blocks it with crossed arms.
Deathstar jumps guard.
Deathstar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deathstar looking for a guillotine here but Wilkie defends easily.
Wilkie is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Deathstar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wilkie is looking to defend but Deathstar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wilkie! Deathstar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wilkie taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andreas Deathstar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Valkohammas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Grazie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grazie has chosen Randy Edelman, Trevor Jones - Promontory as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Veikko Valkohammas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Grazie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grazie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valkohammas as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Valkohammas.
Valkohammas scores with a jab to the body.
Grazie scores with a takedown into Valkohammas's guard.
Valkohammas is looking to stand up but Grazie isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grazie stands and throws Valkohammas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Grazie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valkohammas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Valkohammas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Grazie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Valkohammas is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Grazie yanks on the arm and Valkohammas is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Grazie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Grazie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merlin Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Jones Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix comes into the arena with Simon Says blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Merlin Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Jones Sr!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Phoenix does no damage.
Phoenix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix misses with a series of wild punches.
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Jones Sr circles away.
Phoenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Phoenix.
A combination from Phoenix does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook but Jones Sr blocks it.
Phoenix misses with a few strikes there.
Phoenix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones Sr.
Phoenix throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Phoenix.
Jones Sr clinches with his opponent.
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones Sr keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that Jones Sr avoids nicely.
Jones Sr swinging wilding here.
Jones Sr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phoenix, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones Sr managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
Jones Sr keeps control of Phoenix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones Sr breaks the clinch.
Phoenix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones Sr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
Jones Sr drops Phoenix with a left and a right! Oh, Phoenix is hurt - Jones Sr dives into side control looking to finish!
Phoenix is rocked!
It looks like Merlin Phoenix has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones Sr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Phoenix is looking to chop away at Jones Sr's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jones Sr.
Jones Sr tries to clinch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Merlin Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix misses with a few strikes there.
Phoenix moves out of range as Jones Sr throws a body kick.
Phoenix lands the left hand.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Jones Sr moves out of range.
Phoenix takes the fight into the clinch.
Phoenix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones Sr has him pressed against the cage.
Jones Sr breaks the clinch.
Phoenix could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Phoenix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phoenix lands a brutal head kick. Jones Sr looks out on his feet and Phoenix throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Merlin Phoenix!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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