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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vic Romano (ranked 1416 p4p, 1065 weight class) and Gerald Phoenix (ranked 146 p4p, 111 weight class). Romano comes to the cage accompanied by MXC Most Extreme Challenge. Gerald Phoenix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Romano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gerald Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romano throws out the jab.
Phoenix drops his hands momentarily and Romano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Romano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phoenix. Phoenix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Romano.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Romano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Romano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Romano misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Romano misses.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Romano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romano lands a body shot.
Romano blocks the body kick.
Romano moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Romano lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romano scores with a hook.
A head kick by Phoenix misses
and Romano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vic Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Romano moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Romano avoids the punch easily.
Romano throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Romano had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romano moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Romano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phoenix on the side of the head.
Romano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Phoenix.
Romano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Romano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phoenix has time to react.
Phoenix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot lands for Romano.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romano misses with a straight right.
Romano blocks a jab.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Romano's head but Romano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Romano.
Phoenix tries to land a front kick but Romano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
Romano cracks Phoenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romano misses with a hook to the body
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romano throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Romano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romano punishes Phoenix's body with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Romano misses its target.
A jab from Romano finds it's way through Phoenix's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Romano finds it's way through Phoenix's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Romano misses with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Romano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
A big right from Romano misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Romano.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Romano is trying to pull guard but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix scores a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romano.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Romano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Gerald Phoenix has been cut.
Romano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Romano dodges an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romano.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romano tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romano.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Romano pulls Phoenix into guard.
Phoenix preventing the sweep.
Romano trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Romano's guard.
Phoenix controlling from the top position.
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!
Romano is working an open guard so Phoenix takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Romano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romano decides to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Phoenix puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Phoenix is trying to control the action in half guard but Romano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like Phoenix is going to stand back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix prevents Romano from improving his position.
Phoenix stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Romano to get to his feet.
Romano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Romano misses with an uppercut
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Romano digs a good hook to Phoenix's body.
Phoenix takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phoenix jabs at Romano's body.
Romano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix clobbers Romano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Romano.
Romano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Romano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phoenix.
Romano tries to pull guard but Phoenix won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Romano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romano tries to pull guard but Phoenix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
Romano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phoenix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Phoenix will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romano up against the cage.
Romano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phoenix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phoenix takes an elbow to the forehead.
Romano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phoenix walks away with a smile on his face. Romano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Romano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Romano moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Romano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romano misses with a hook.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Romano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Phoenix's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Romano connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Romano moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off.
Romano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Romano.
Romano backing away here, and Phoenix unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.
Romano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Romano tries to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix fails to land with a series of punches.
Romano with a jab.
Romano misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romano scores with the left hand. Phoenix knows he should have avoided that one.
Romano throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Romano misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to keep at a distance but Romano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romano jumps guard but Phoenix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Romano lands a right hand.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Romano tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romanos head.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Phoenix is stalling here.
Phoenix lands a good knee to the midsection. Romano won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano misses with an elbow over the top.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Phoenix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Romano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romano's gas tank.
Romano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Romano's head.
Phoenix dodges an elbow strike from Romano.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
Romano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romano lands a left hand.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Gerald Phoenix's cut even more.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Romano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Romano pushes off an throws an elbow but Phoenix leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Phoenix's defenses.
Phoenix blocks an elbow strike from Romano.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside that Romano shrugs off.
It looks like Vic Romano has been cut.
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phoenix to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Romano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
Phoenix dodges an elbow strike from Romano.
Romano tries to pull guard but Phoenix holds him up against the cage and eventually Romano drops back down to his feet.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix trying to land knees to the body.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Romano successfully pulls guard.
Romano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix has control of Romano's left arm, preventing Romano from doing any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Romano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phoenix has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Romano from controlling successfully.
Phoenix wants to stand up but Romano is controlling him.
Romano trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Romano is working Phoenix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romano trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Romano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phoenix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Romano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Phoenix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romano.
Romano wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Phoenix working a defensive guard but Romano passes into half guard.
Romano trying to pass the guard but Phoenix defending well.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Romano is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Romano tries to pass to full mount but Phoenix defends it.
Romano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phoenix's head.
Romano prevents Phoenix from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romano looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romano.
Phoenix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Phoenix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Romano avoids it well.
Romano throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Romano avoids it with no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phoenix lands with a kick to the ribs.
Romano misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romano throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Romano sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Romano avoids it this time.
Romano throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix throws a body kick that misses
and Romano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romano misses with a left hand
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Vic Romano will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Romano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix tries a quick counter leg kick but Romano is wise to it.
Romano takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romano wants to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phoenix.
Romano misses with a body punch
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Romano.
Romano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Romano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phoenix. Phoenix obviously looking to wear him down.
Romano tries to clinch up
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Romano misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vic Romano is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Phoenix.
Romano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Romano misses.
Phoenix throws a big counter head kick but Romano avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Romano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Romano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phoenix can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Romano shakes it off.
Romano looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Romano throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Romano lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
Phoenix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romano.
A big left from Romano misses.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix throws a series of strikes that have Romano backpedaling.
Romano misses with a two punch combination.
That kick from Phoenix tenderised Romano's leg. Romano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Phoenix's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romano throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Romano throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romano needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano looks to land a combination. Phoenix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phoenix swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Romano missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romano throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Romano and move into the clinch position.
Phoenix fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romano is out of range.
Romano misses with a straight right.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.
Romano avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Romano scores with a nice right hand.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
Romano dips to his left and cracks Phoenix with an uppercut!
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romano.
Romano sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Romano avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Romano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romano swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano misses with a wild combination.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix jabs Romano right on the nose. Romano blinks but takes it well.
Phoenix with a hook.
Romano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romano at a distance.
Romano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romano looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a jab when Romano was well out of range.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Romano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romano lands an overhand right.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Phoenix swats away the attempt to clinch by Romano.
Romano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Romano lands a body shot.
Phoenix fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romano is out of range.
Donk. Phoenix catches Romano right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Romano misses with a few strikes there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Phoenix both land. Nice combination.
Romano is rocked!
Romano tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Oh Romano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Romano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Romano seems to have got his legs back now.
Romano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Phoenix. Those never looked like landing.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romano scores with a jab to the head.
Phoenix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phoenix lands the left hand.
Phoenix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Romano misses with a straight right.
Romano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Romano slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Romano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romano on the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Romano clinches.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Romano is leaning against Phoenix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romano presses Phoenix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano lands a body shot.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano misses with an elbow over the top.
Romano is trying to pull guard but Phoenix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romano is defending well for now.
Phoenix blocks the elbow strike.
Gerald Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano misses with some punches.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phoenix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Romano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phoenix blocks the elbow strike.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vic Romano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Romano presses Phoenix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Romano pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romano pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerald Phoenix.
Well Romano 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Romano!
Vic Romano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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