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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parker Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hugo Lewis enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Phoenix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lewis.
Lewis throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Lewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis clinches with his opponent.
Phoenix lands an elbow that stopped Lewis in his tracks for a moment.
Lewis lands a nice uppercut.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Phoenix has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Hugo Lewis has been cut.
Lewis misses with an elbow over the top.
Phoenix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix avoiding damage as Lewis throws knees to the body.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phoenix takes a knee right on the jaw!
Phoenix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phoenix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside.
Lewis blocks the elbow strike.
Lewis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis lands a right hand.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis missing with knees to the body.
Lewis dodges an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside that Lewis shrugs off.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands an elbow that stopped Lewis in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis blocks an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
Lewis is leaning against Phoenix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phoenix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lewis.
Lewis pushes off an throws an elbow but Phoenix leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lewis blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Phoenix throws an elbow but misses.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Lewis blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws an elbow that misses.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Lewis lands a nice knee to the body.
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Lewis lands a right hand.
Lewis lands a nice uppercut.
Lewis lands an elbow that stopped Phoenix in his tracks for a moment.
A short left from Lewis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Lewis.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lewis lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lewis's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Lewis dodges an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lewis lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Phoenix throws an elbow but misses.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike.
Lewis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Lewis misses with an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix pushes Lewis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis is leaning against Phoenix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lewis lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis misses with an elbow strike.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Parker Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hugo Lewis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lewis takes the fight into the clinch.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lewis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lewis lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow.
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Lewis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lewis thinks about the counter body kick.
Phoenix wants to clinch but Lewis slips to the side
and Lewis counters with a low kick, right behind Phoenix 's knee.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Lewis throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis fakes the leg kick and cracks Phoenix in the body.
Lewis misses with a body kick.
Lewis slips a jab from Phoenix.
A big left from Lewis misses.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Lewis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lewis.
Lewis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Phoenix checks it well.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis tries to move into range but Phoenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lewis tries to land a body kick
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Lewis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis has closed the distance and engaged Phoenix in a clinch.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it misses.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phoenix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lewis's brow.
Phoenix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lewis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it misses.
Phoenix avoids a wild elbow strike from Lewis.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Lewis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
and Lewis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix throwing a counter right hand but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Phoenix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lewis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lewis swinging wildly here.
Lewis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parker Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside that Lewis shrugs off.
Lewis can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLewis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phoenix.
Lewis slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick from Lewis.
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewis throws an off balance right hand
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lewis.
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Lewis's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Lewis throws a fast counter high kick but Phoenix manages to duck under it in time.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lewis's head backwards.
Lewis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phoenix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Parker Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hugo Lewis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Lewis throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
Lewis throws a head kick that half lands.
Phoenix blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewis cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Lewis counters with a good, hard body kick but Phoenix shrugs it off.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Lewis throws a fast counter high kick but Phoenix manages to duck under it in time.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis throws a big counter head kick but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws a lazy head kick
and Phoenix counters with a leg kick.
Phoenix throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phoenix connects with a solid leg kick.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Lewis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Phoenix slips a jab from Lewis.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lewis.
Lewis looks to throw a body kick
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phoenix.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lewis.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it misses.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Lewis gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Lewis slips under a jab.
Lewis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
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!
Lewis throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the head.
Phoenix blocks the body kick.
Phoenix connects with a jab.
Lewis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Phoenix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lewis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phoenix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lewis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
It seemed like Lewis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lewis has time to react.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lewis scores with a nice body kick.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Lewis throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Phoenix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lewis throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a low kick but Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lewis.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lewis working aggressively here.
Lewis blocks an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Lewis lands with a right to the head.
Lewis lands a right hand.
Lewis tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Lewis back against the cage.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Parker Phoenix did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Hugo Lewis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parker Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Lewis pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phoenix avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.
Lewis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phoenix tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
Phoenix managing to block the knees to the body from Lewis.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phoenix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lewis's brow.
A short uppercut from Lewis.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lewis.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Phoenix throws an elbow but misses.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Phoenix tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
A short left from Lewis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lewis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lewis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lewis dodges an elbow strike from Phoenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lewis scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Lewis.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis working Phoenix over with knees to the body.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lewis.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis working aggressively here.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Lewis misses with a body punch.
Phoenix takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lewis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Phoenix's defenses.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Lewis.
Phoenix pushes off an throws an elbow but Lewis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Lewis dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Lewis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Phoenix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lewis counters with a good low kick that Phoenix was not able to check.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Lewis had a free shot at his head there.
Lewis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Lewis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Lewis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lewis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hugo Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lewis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lewis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Good work by Lewis as he checks the leg kick.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Lewis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lewis.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phoenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phoenix cracks the inside of Lewis's front leg.
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Lewis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lewis slips under a jab.
Lewis is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phoenix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Phoenix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewis can pounce on him.
Lewis throws a front kick that sends Phoenix stumbling back into the cage.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Lewis counters by clinching up.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis throws an elbow but it misses.
Phoenix lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands an elbow inside.
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!
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Lewis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Lewis avoids the elbow strike from Phoenix, against the cage.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lewis lands an elbow inside that Phoenix shrugs off.
Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Lewis pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Phoenix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lewis scores a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix lands an elbow that stopped Lewis in his tracks for a moment.
Lewis lands with a right to the head.
Lewis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Phoenix just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phoenix 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Parker Phoenix retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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