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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogo Bogicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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187 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Phoenix !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bogo Bogicevic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phoenix looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bogicevic has managed to clinch.
Bogicevic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bogicevic is trying to break free.
Bogicevic with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Phoenix .
Bogicevic has had enough of the clinch but Phoenix keeps him there for the moment.
Bogicevic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Phoenix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bogicevic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bogicevic breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bogicevic counters with a one-two to the body.
Bogicevic wants to clinch.
Bogicevic shoots in but no luck this time.
Bogicevic instigates a clinch.
Bogicevic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paul Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogo Bogicevic.
Bogicevic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogicevic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bogicevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bogicevic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phoenix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bogicevic can't get the takedown.
Phoenix jumps guard.
Bogicevic wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Bogicevic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bogicevic wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Phoenix trying to keep a closed guard but Bogicevic is proving a slippery customer.
Bogicevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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 keeping full guard, as Bogicevic tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bogicevic gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Bogicevic to work.
Bogicevic breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bogicevic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bogicevic lands in his opponent's guard.
Bogicevic is stalling in the full guard.
Bogicevic trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogicevic wants to stand but Phoenix is controlling his posture from full guard.
Phoenix working for a triangle but Bogicevic defends it easily.
Phoenix wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bogicevic is now in half guard.
Bogicevic prevents Phoenix from improving his position.
Phoenix is looking to get back to full guard here but Bogicevic has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bogicevic wants to finish this one by submission but Phoenix is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bogicevic.
Phoenix sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogicevic wants to free his trapped foot but Phoenix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Phoenix is refusing to be controlled, as Bogicevic sits in half guard.
Bogicevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phoenix . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phoenix tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bogicevic moves into full mount! Phoenix won't be happy about that!
Bogicevic wants to finish this one by submission but Phoenix is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bogicevic.
Bogicevic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Phoenix is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bogo Bogicevic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bogicevic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogicevic is keen to just control but Phoenix is a slippery customer.
Bogicevic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phoenix with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bogicevic trying to control from half guard but Phoenix is working away.
Bogicevic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bogicevic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bogicevic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bogicevic is pressing down on Phoenix 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phoenix is holding on for now.
Phoenix taking some punishment here, with Bogicevic in his half guard.
Phoenix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bogicevic.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phoenix is pressing down on Bogicevic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogicevic wants to stand but Phoenix is controlling his posture from full guard.
Phoenix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bogicevic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phoenix is working away from the top position though.
Bogicevic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bogicevic manages to get to full guard.
Bogicevic wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phoenix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phoenix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bogicevic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phoenix is controlling him.
Bogicevic wants to sweep here but Phoenix controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bogicevic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Phoenix if he has to take too many more of those.
Phoenix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bogicevic lands a high kick!
Phoenix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bogicevic instigates a clinch.
Bogicevic pulls guard successfully.
Phoenix postures up.
Phoenix preventing the sweep.
Bogicevic 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.
Phoenix forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogicevic wants to get back to full guard.
Bogicevic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bogicevic.
Bogicevic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Phoenix dives into side control.
Bogicevic is not content to let Phoenix control the position.
Bogicevic pushes Phoenix away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Phoenix gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bogicevic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bogicevic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four 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.
Bogicevic struggling a bit here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from Bogicevic.
Bogicevic clinches.
Phoenix successfully pulls guard.
Phoenix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bogicevic wanted to stand there but Phoenix had control of the position.
Phoenix is looking for a triangle but Bogicevic pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogo Bogicevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bogicevic wants to clinch.
Phoenix tries for a takedown but Bogicevic circles away easily
and Bogicevic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bogicevic tries to clinch up.
Bogicevic fails with the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bogicevic!
Bogicevic regains half guard.
Phoenix perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Phoenix is tying to control. Bogicevic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bogicevic trying to control here.
Phoenix is taking a breather. Bogicevic 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.
Phoenix is thwarting Bogicevic's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bogicevic wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to work for a kimura but Bogicevic is defending well.
Bogicevic wants to control but Phoenix is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phoenix .
Bogicevic closes the distance and clinches.
Bogicevic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phoenix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bogicevic.
Bogicevic trying to stall but Phoenix improves his position.
Phoenix wants to stall.
Bogicevic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Phoenix scores with a four punch combination!
Bogicevic has closed the distance and engaged Phoenix in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogicevic jumps guard but Phoenix stands there with Bogicevic around his waist. Bogicevic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paul Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogo Bogicevic.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Bogicevic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phoenix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Bogicevic's shoulder, as Bogicevic tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Bogicevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phoenix takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Bogicevic as he connects with a hook.
Bogicevic tries to clinch
so Phoenix counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bogicevic is trying to control the position but Phoenix postures up.
Phoenix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Phoenix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogicevic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogicevic is trying to control the position but Phoenix postures up.
Bogicevic working for submissions but it's allowed Phoenix to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogicevic is refusing to be controlled, as Phoenix sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogicevic looking for submissions off his back.
Phoenix is looking to take a break and control but Bogicevic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bogicevic forces Phoenix back against the cage and clinches.
Phoenix jumps into guard, dragging Bogicevic to the mat.
Bogicevic advances to half guard.
Phoenix keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Phoenix is staying active underneath Bogicevic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Phoenix looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix kicks off Bogicevic and gets to his feet.
Phoenix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bogicevic counters with a nice body shot.
Bogicevic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bogicevic tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
Phoenix shoots in and drives through. Bogicevic sprawls well.
Bogicevic lands a slapping body shot.
Bogicevic lands a two punch combo.
Bogicevic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bogicevic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Bogicevic blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Phoenix or perhaps it was just good defense by Bogicevic which made him look bad.
A head kick from Bogicevic lands but Phoenix takes it in his stride.
Paul Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix is rocked!
Bogicevic moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Phoenix .
I think Bogicevic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogo Bogicevic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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