PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 274 p4p, 818 weight class) and Choctaw Bloode (ranked 47 p4p, 112 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Phoenix
vs
Bloode

189 cm
22
210
8 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
210
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Brooklyn Apothecary

Urban Fighter
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Choctaw Bloode!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Bloode moved out of range.
Bloode lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Bloode swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bloode lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bloode wants to land a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Bloode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloode.
Bloode lands an overhand right.
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bloode in his tracks.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Bloode moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Bloode blocks a jab.
Bloode throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bloode 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.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix 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!
Bloode misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick from Bloode, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bloode misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bloodes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Bloode.
Bloode walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bloode on the side of the head.
Phoenix throws a hook but Bloode blocks it.
Phoenix backing away here, and Bloode unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bloode swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloode.
Bloode throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bloode.
Phoenix moves out of range as Bloode throws a body kick.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Bloode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloode throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloode works the jab nicely.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloode misses with a looping right.
Bloode throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloode counters with a slapping leg kick.
Phoenix cracks Bloode with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bloode 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 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloode.
Bloode defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix drops his hands momentarily and Bloode takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bloode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Bloode.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Bloode saw that one coming.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloode.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bloode.
Bloode comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Bloode moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Bloode.
An inside leg kick from Bloode misses.
Bloode misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloode takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Bloode bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bloode uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Bloode uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bloode is looking to score with low kicks.
Bloode is looking to slow Phoenix down with leg kicks.
Bloode scores with a nice body kick.
Bloode bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloode.
Bloode moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloode looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Bloode counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Bloode's shoulder, as Bloode tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Bloode blocks a jab.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Bloode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Bloode uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Bloode swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Bloode lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Bloode moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Choctaw Bloode 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.

Bloode pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloode throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Bloode connects with an inside leg kick.
Bloode is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bloode.
Phoenix takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bloode on the side of the head.
Bloode explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bloode.
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.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Bloode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bloode keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking 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!
Bloode takes one to the chin there.
Bloode throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Bloode moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Bloode counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
Phoenix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bloode bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Bloode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Bloode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloode only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Bloode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloode thinks about the counter body kick.
Bloode scores with a sloppy right hand. Phoenix should have avoided that one.
Choctaw Bloode seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix works the jab nicely.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloode.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Bloode's shoulder, as Bloode tries to avoid the shot.
Bloode throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix throws out a powerful jab.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Bloode's ribs.
Bloode is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloode lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bloode ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloode.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Bloode ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix slips a jab from Bloode.
Bloode looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Bloode misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Bloode missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bloode scores with a jab to the body.
Bloode misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloode connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bloode takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Bloode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloode defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Bloode takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bloode fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Phoenix checks it well.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bloode.
Bloode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Bloode counters with a nice body kick.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Bloode moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Bloode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bloode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Bloode lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bloode throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloode throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
enabling Bloode to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Bloode ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Bloode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bloode counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
and Bloode counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bloode avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bloode displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Bloode moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Bloode waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Bloode connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bloode slips a jab from Phoenix.
Bloode tries a quick counter leg kick but Phoenix is wise to it.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix 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.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Bloode has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Bloode loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Choctaw Bloode will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A big right from Phoenix misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloode. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Bloode finds it's way through Phoenix's defenses.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Bloode moved out of range nicely.
Bloode only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bloode is looking to slow Phoenix down with leg kicks.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Bloode's head but Bloode sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Bloode connects with a leg kick.
Bloode throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Bloode.
Bloode throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Bloode throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Bloode misses.
Bloode slips under a jab.
Bloode on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Bloode moved out of range.
Phoenix slips a jab from Bloode.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Bloode is out of range.
Bloode is looking to chop away at Phoenix's legs.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bloode throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Bloode was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix takes a swing at Bloode's ribcage but misses.
Bloode misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloode connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
Bloode throws a leg kick
and Bloode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bloode scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloode lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Bloode.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Bloode.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloode counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloode misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix throwing a counter right hand but Bloode manages to avoid it.
Phoenix misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Bloode avoids the punch easily.
Bloode misses with a hook.
Bloode misses with a straight right.
Bloode steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Bloode was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bloode misses with a hook to the body
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Bloode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloode was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloode lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phoenix at a distance.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Bloode avoids the punch easily.
Bloode throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Bloode slips the punch.
Bloode misses with a looping left.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloode.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Bloode counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloode.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bloode.
Phoenix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bloode keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloode walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bloode throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloode lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloode drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Bloode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Bloode throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix checks a low kick from Bloode.
Bloode connects with a nice looking jab.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Bloode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloode throws a shot to the body.
Bloode feints and then cracks Phoenix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phoenix down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Choctaw Bloode just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bloode lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phoenix will feel that in the morning.
Good exchange - Phoenix coming out on top.
Bloode throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bloode moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Bloode blocks a jab.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Phoenix.
Bloode throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Bloode moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Bloode fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Bloode misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode throws a body kick that misses.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bloode lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bloode moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloode is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Bloode ducks down to avoid it.
Bloode clobbers Phoenix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bloode. Bloode circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bloode with a jab.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
letting Bloode counter with a right hand.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Bloode.
Bloode throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix throwing a counter right hand but Bloode manages to avoid it.
Bloode connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Bloode pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloode lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bloode bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bloode swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Bloode ducked under it nicely.
Bloode takes one to the side of the head.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Bloode moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix moves out of range as Bloode strikes.
Bloode tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Phoenix is able to avoid easily.
Phoenix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Bloode.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bloode tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Phoenix is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix throws a hook but Bloode avoids it easily.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloode ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Bloode rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phoenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phoenix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bloode throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bloode misses.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Bloode avoids the punch easily.
Bloode was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bloode tries to land a front kick but Phoenix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bloode thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Phoenix if he has to take too many more of those.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloode.
Bloode tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Phoenix is able to avoid easily.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Bloode replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Phoenix blocks it well.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bloode cracks Phoenix with an open hand slap.
Phoenix jabs at Bloode's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloode throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bloode uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bloode pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and Bloode settles back down.
Bloode throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Bloode had a free shot at his head there.
Bloode moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bloode throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloode.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Bloode moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloode misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Bloode looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Choctaw Bloode will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Bloode looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bloode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Bloode slips the punch.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Bloode appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Bloode saw that one coming.
Bloode comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Bloode. Beautiful body shot.
Bloode looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Bloode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Bloode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloode follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bloode looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hook but Bloode blocks it.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Phoenix as he checks the leg kick.
Phoenix throws a jab when Bloode was well out of range.
Phoenix lands a nice shot that snaps Bloode's head back.
Bloode misses with a low kick.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Bloode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloode doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Bloode slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Bloode.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bloode.
Bloode's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bloode scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bloode.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Phoenix blocks the low kick.
Phoenix throwing a counter right hand but Bloode manages to avoid it.
Bloode fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bloode.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloode sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bloode throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloode misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Phoenix blocks the low kick.
Bloode displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Bloode on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Bloode moves out of range.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Bloode looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloode moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Bloode uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Bloode is looking to score with low kicks.
Bloode slips a jab from Phoenix.
Bloode with a hook.
Bloode ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloode.
Good shot there by Bloode.
Bloode throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Bloode scores with a shot to the body.
Bloode throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Bloode lands the left hand.
Bloode tries to move into range but Phoenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Bloode saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloode takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Bloode.
Choctaw Bloode is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bloode blocks a jab.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloode sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix tests Bloode's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloode.
Bloode throws a leg kick which misses Phoenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Phoenix tries to avoid it.
Phoenix moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloode moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Bloode saw that one coming.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bloode's head backwards.
Bloode moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bloode misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloode! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bloode 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choctaw Bloode!
Choctaw Bloode is the new light heavyweight champion!
Choctaw Bloode 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.
The defeated Blake Phoenix had this to say: 'WTF? You've got to be kidding me!'.