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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Alzaibar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Toughest Song In The Universe. 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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135 lbs
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175 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
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 Rio de Janeiro, Henrique Alzaibar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Alzaibar moves out of range.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alzaibar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phoenix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
I looks like Phoenix might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to control. Alzaibar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Phoenix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alzaibar is trying to stand up here but Phoenix is controlling him well.
Phoenix tries to pass to full mount but Alzaibar defends it.
Alzaibar tries to kick Phoenix off but Phoenix keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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.
Phoenix tries to pass to full mount but Alzaibar defends it.
Phoenix is taking a breather. Alzaibar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alzaibar is trying to stand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Phoenix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Phoenix with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzaibar wants to get back to his feet.
Alzaibar is breathing heavily.
Phoenix sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alzaibar is looking to escape.
Well, if Phoenix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four 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.
Phoenix wants to pass the guard but Alzaibar is defending well.
Phoenix performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alzaibar wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Alzaibar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alzaibar misses with a two punch combination.
Alzaibar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alzaibar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Alzaibar avoids it well.
Alzaibar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alzaibar thinking.
Phoenix lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Phoenix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alzaibar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phoenix fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alzaibar sprawls well initially but Phoenix persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Phoenix stops Alzaibar from getting back to his feet.
Phoenix trying to pass the guard but Alzaibar defending well.
Phoenix controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix wants to pass to mount but Alzaibar is defending the position.
Phoenix is keen to just control but Alzaibar is a slippery customer.
Alzaibar is trying to stand.
Phoenix is looking to advance position but Alzaibar won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phoenix closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alzaibar to the mat! Alzaibar manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix prevents Alzaibar from getting back to his feet.
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alzaibar wants to stand up but Phoenix is controlling him.
Phoenix stays in close to Alzaibar's body and controls the position.
Alzaibar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phoenix is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alzaibar is looking to stand up but Phoenix isn't so interested in that idea.
Phoenix looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Phoenix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alzaibar is looking to stand up but Phoenix isn't so interested in that idea.
Phoenix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alzaibar is looking to stand up but Phoenix isn't so interested in that idea.
Phoenix content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Alzaibar moved out of range nicely.
Alzaibar misses with a takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Phoenix content to control rather than advance.
Phoenix is trying to control the action in half guard but Alzaibar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Paul Phoenix just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phoenix shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phoenix showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzaibar is looking to escape.
Phoenix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Phoenix trying to control the pace.
That's two 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.
Alzaibar tries to kick Phoenix off but Phoenix keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Phoenix slows the pace down in half guard.
Phoenix stops Alzaibar from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Phoenix seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul Phoenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alzaibar wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Phoenix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four 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.
Alzaibar wants to get back to his feet.
Phoenix perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Phoenix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alzaibar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Phoenix prevents Alzaibar from standing back up.
Henrique Alzaibar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phoenix has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul 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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RATING
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