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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Mangold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangold has chosen Dead Prez as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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241 lbs
28 - 15 - 0 |
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235 lbs
25 - 19 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Mangold!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mangold closes the distance and pushes Phoenix back into the cage.
Mangold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phoenix gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mangold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mangold is trying to drag Phoenix to the mat but Phoenix just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paul Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Mangold.
Mangold managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Danny Mangold has been cut.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mangold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mangold misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Mangold with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Mangold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phoenix gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phoenix works on Mangold's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangold has Phoenix pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mangold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Phoenix tumbling to the mat - Mangold dives into Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix is looking for a triangle but Mangold pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phoenix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mangold has managed to get both his arms back between Phoenix's legs - danger averted.
Mangold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phoenix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mangold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangold throwing strikes but missing.
Phoenix throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mangold manages to get himself to full guard.
Phoenix postures up in Mangold's guard and throws a big left but Mangold blocks it.
Mangold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phoenix is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Phoenix content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mangold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phoenix defends it easily.
Phoenix trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mangold is trying to control the position but Phoenix postures up.
Mangold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phoenix has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mangold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mangold is trying to keep Phoenix in close.
Mangold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mangold's head.
Phoenix wanted to stand there but Mangold had control of the position.
Mangold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phoenix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phoenix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phoenix scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mangold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phoenix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mangold has his foot on Phoenix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phoenix works his way back into a safe position though.
Phoenix landing some decent shots from guard.
Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix pushes down on Mangold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Phoenix lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold tries to get to full guard but Phoenix has control of the leg.
Phoenix looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mangold with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Phoenix decides to stand and escape the position.
Phoenix connects with a solid leg kick.
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick and Mangold moves out of range easily.
Mangold is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mangold darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Mangold into the cage.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Mangold moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Phoenix as Mangold shoots in.
Phoenix connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Phoenix misses
and Mangold counters with a body kick that stops Phoenix in his tracks momentarily.
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Mangold circles away.
Phoenix avoids the head kick by Mangold.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mangold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangold lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mangold.
Mangold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
That has opened up Danny Mangold's cut even more.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Paul Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phoenix tries a knee to the head but Mangold blocks it.
Mangold has picked Phoenix up - he's going for a ride! Mangold dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix gets full guard.
Phoenix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phoenix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mangold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold cracks Phoenix with a solid left hand.
Phoenix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mangold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mangold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mangold stopping the sweep attempt from Phoenix.
Mangold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phoenix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paul Phoenix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mangold 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!
Mangold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Mangold keeps moving.
Mangold trying to control the position.
Phoenix is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Phoenix connects with a couple of short punches.
Phoenix trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
Mangold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phoenix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phoenix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mangold throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Phoenix escapes and throws Mangold's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Phoenix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mangold keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold can't do much from the bottom here.
Phoenix is trying to get an arm triangle but Mangold is defending well.
Mangold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phoenix lands a few punches from side control.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangold can do to turn this around?
Phoenix lands a nice forearm strike.
Phoenix looks up at the clock and then as Mangold takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Phoenix smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mangold struggling a bit here.
Mangold manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mangold takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phoenix is trying to stand.
Phoenix manages to get to full guard.
Mangold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mangold is aware though and is defending well.
Mangold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangold preventing the sweep.
Mangold stands up over Phoenix, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mangold chips away with some ground and pound.
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 Paul Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Danny Mangold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phoenix as he avoids it easily.
Mangold closes the distance and clinches up with Phoenix, looking for a takedown. Mangold pushes Phoenix against the cage but Phoenix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a kick to the body.
Mangold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mangold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Phoenix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Mangold.
Phoenix cracks Mangold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The cut above Danny Mangold's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mangold misses with a takedown attempt
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Phoenix. No joy for Mangold on that attempt.
Paul Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix tries to clinch up but Mangold circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold fails with a takedown attempt.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Phoenix.
Mangold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Mangold circles away.
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mangold or perhaps it was just good defense by Phoenix, which made it look bad.
Mangold blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
Mangold is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mangold clinches up with Phoenix and pushes him back against the cage.
Mangold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phoenix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Phoenix pushes Mangold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mangold wants to take the fight to the mat but Phoenix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Phoenix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mangold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mangold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mangold wants a takedown.
Mangold is looking for a takedown.
Mangold tries to score a body lock takedown but Phoenix shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phoenix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mangold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phoenix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mangold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it misses.
Phoenix tightens his grip and picks Mangold up, before dumping him to the ground. Mangold manages to land in guard.
Phoenix distracts Mangold with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Danny Mangold's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Danny Mangold's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Phoenix!
Paul Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Danny Mangold stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have fallen this once, but I promise to pick myself up again. I will never ever disappoint the millions of my fans again. The road to success is long, but I am a fighter, and I will persevere. '.
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energy
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hype
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