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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Boris (ranked 778 p4p, 1206 weight class) and Gerald Phoenix (ranked 103 p4p, 158 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Boris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gerald Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Nice defenses there by Boris.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Boris moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Boris lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix swings for the body but Boris moves out of range.
Boris misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like John Boris has been cut.
Phoenix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boris.
Boris tries to counter with a takedown but Phoenix is quick to defend against it.
Donk. Boris catches Phoenix right on the button with a cross.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Phoenix tries to move into range but Boris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boris in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boris is in Phoenix's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boris drops back looking for a leg! Phoenix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phoenix manages to kick Boris off! Boris jumps back into Phoenix's guard.
Boris is fighting to break Phoenix's control of his arms but Phoenix is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Phoenix being controlled here, momentarily.
Phoenix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phoenix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Phoenix's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boris looking to pass the guard.
Boris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Phoenix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boris scoring with some ground and pound.
Phoenix trying to control the position.
Boris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boris's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boris content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boris throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a jab when Boris was well out of range.
Boris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but Boris persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boris lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boris misses with a takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boris backwards.
Boris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phoenix pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Boris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Boris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Boris scores with a takedown into Phoenix's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boris wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Phoenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boris advances to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix manages to get to full guard.
Boris slips nicely into half guard.
Boris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phoenix knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Phoenix is trying to stand back up but Boris is controlling him
Boris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phoenix sees it coming and defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
Boris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Phoenix to regain full guard.
Boris won't allow Phoenix to get back to his feet.
Boris trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Phoenix is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boris, into his guard.
Phoenix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boris's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boris looking for a guillotine here but Phoenix defends easily.
Boris working a defensive guard here.
Boris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phoenix is looking to stand up but Boris won't let him.
Boris working a defensive guard but Phoenix passes into half guard.
Boris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boris is not content to let Phoenix control the position.
Boris is looking to control Phoenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boris avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boris is looking for a sweep. Phoenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boris scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Boris.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phoenix sprawls well. Phoenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boris gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Boris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Boris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
Boris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Phoenix on his heels. He'll look to pass Phoenix's guard now, I'm sure.
Boris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boris preventing the sweep.
Boris pushing down on Phoenix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boris slips a nice elbow through Phoenix's hands, connecting with Phoenix's forehead.
Boris is trying to control. Phoenix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boris wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boris works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boris with shots to the head and body - Phoenix looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boris raining down shots from the mount!
Phoenix is squirming around, avoiding Boris's attempts to control the action.
Boris raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Phoenix wants to stand but Boris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boris working for a triangle but Phoenix defends it easily.
Phoenix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Phoenix tries to free his leg and advance position but Boris is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boris being controlled here, momentarily.
Boris is looking for a triangle here but Phoenix uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Phoenix controls the position.
Phoenix decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phoenix defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boris.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boris.
Boris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phoenix.
Boris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phoenix misses the jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lunges at Boris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boris's hand.
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick and Boris moves out of range easily.
Gerald Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Boris with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Boris feinted with a counter takedown.
Boris misses the shot to the body.
Boris digs a good hook to Phoenix's body.
Boris shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boris was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Phoenix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boris wants to control but Phoenix is keeping him busy.
Phoenix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Phoenix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phoenix is not content to let Boris control the position.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phoenix keeps working.
Boris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phoenix is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Phoenix wants to get back to his feet but Boris drags him back down.
Boris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phoenix has escaped the position, nice work there.
Phoenix manages to get back to half guard.
Phoenix is looking to get back to full guard here but Boris has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phoenix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boris swings around for an armbar but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boris's guard.
Boris working for a triangle but Phoenix defends it easily.
Boris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phoenix is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boris working for submissions but it's allowed Phoenix to get to half guard.
Phoenix seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Boris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phoenix pulls his head out easily.
Phoenix wants to control but Boris is keeping him busy.
Boris wants to control but Phoenix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phoenix in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boris is trying to control but can't.
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 John Boris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Boris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boris swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Boris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Boris.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Boris.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boris.
Phoenix wants to counter with a clinch but Boris pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Boris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Boris saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Phoenix.
Boris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Boris there.
Boris looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Boris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gerald Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boris shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phoenix tries to counter with a clinch but Boris shakes him off and moves away.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Boris misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boris misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Boris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boris lands with a shot to the body.
Boris swings widly with a right hand
and Boris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix throws a right hand that Boris ducks under and follows up with a left that Boris also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boris.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Boris moves out of range.
Boris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Boris moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix throws a hook but Boris blocks it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Phoenix enables Boris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Phoenix manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boris is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Phoenix is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Phoenix has escaped and now he's on top!
Boris is trying to control the position but Phoenix postures up.
Phoenix trying to control but Boris is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Phoenix is fighting to break Boris's control of his arms but Boris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Boris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boris is trying to control the position but Phoenix postures up.
Boris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phoenix defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phoenix defends well.
Boris pulls Phoenix in close to prevent any damage.
Phoenix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boris trying to keep a closed guard but Phoenix is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boris looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Phoenix has picked Boris up and slammed him! Boris can't keep hold of the triangle and Phoenix manages to pass to side control!
Boris is looking for a sweep.
Phoenix stands up.
Boris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boris walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Gerald Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boris throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boris at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phoenix at a distance.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Boris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix slaps away a takedown attempt from Boris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phoenix wants to counter with a clinch but Boris pushes him away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phoenix, as that shot connected.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boris thuds his right hand into Phoenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Boris slips the punch.
Boris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Phoenix quickly recovers to half guard.
Phoenix has one foot on Boris's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phoenix walks into a jab.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boris manages to avoid it.
Phoenix might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.
John Boris's cut is getting worse.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phoenix as he avoids it easily.
Boris sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Boris avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Boris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boris's hands.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boris keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix tries to bum rush Boris with a series of wild strikes but Boris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phoenix misses with a jab to the body
and Boris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Phoenix's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerald Phoenix.
I think Boris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Boris!
After the fight, John Boris was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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