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Event:
OFC 266: Vanquisher
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like American was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phoenix.
No joy there for Phoenix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
American closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phoenix throws a head kick that half lands.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract American.
Phoenix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phoenix misses with a low kick as American jumps back.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from American.
Phoenix throws a fast counter high kick but American manages to duck under it in time.
American shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Phoenix clinches.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but American uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with American's elbow.
American misses with the head strike.
American jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phoenix walks away with a smile on his face. American gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phoenix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
American scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and American counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##TD#
American changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Phoenix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Phoenix taking a bit of punishment here - American scoring with strikes. #ES2#
Phoenix throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Phoenix throws a head kick but American moves out of range.
American is looking to counter punch.
Phoenix takes one to the side of the head.
American checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
American fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
American blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
American fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
American tries for a takedown but Phoenix manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for All American. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phoenix as American tries to tie him up.
Phoenix is defending well against a takedown attempt.
American tries to stall but Phoenix uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
American tries for a takedown but Phoenix manages to get underhooks.
Phoenix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
American tries to pull guard but Phoenix holds him up against the cage and eventually American drops back down to his feet.
Phoenix trying to land knees to the body.
American gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
American goes for a takedown attempt but Phoenix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
American throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
American misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phoenix with a jab.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from American.
American appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
American misses with a combination
and Phoenix counters with a nice leg kick.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Phoenix looks to land a body kick but American moved away.
It looked like American was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
American on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phoenix lets loose with a powerful body kick. American will feel that in the morning.
Phoenix misses with a double jab
and American counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
American's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and American duly obliges.
American swings and misses with a hook to the body.
American walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phoenix throws a low kick but it's checked well by American.
American listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phoenix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but American avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by American as he connects with a hook.
American uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.#TD#
Phoenix gets caught flat footed, as American shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4##SUB2#
Phoenix is looking for a triangle but American pushes his legs off easily.
American is in close to Phoenix's body, working some short punches and elbows.
American is working Phoenix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Phoenix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. American defends it easily.
American is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
American content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
American is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Phoenix is rocked!
American postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Phoenix covers up, he's hurt! American keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from American and the ref steps in to end the fight! American can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). All American!
Jumping up and down and very excited, All American waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear (Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
OFC 257: Ingram vs Rockin
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Phoenix tries to land a leg kick but Laurence saw it coming and moves away.
Nice jab there from Phoenix. #CL2#
Phoenix moves into the clinch successfully.
Laurence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laurence scores with a hook to the body.
Laurence managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
A nice left hand lands by Laurence.
Laurence stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laurence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
Phoenix looks winded!
Nice body punch from Laurence - that landed with a thud.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but Laurence is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Laurence pulls Phoenix into guard.
Laurence looking for a sweep. Not yet Laurence, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Laurence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laurence has Phoenix pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Laurence striking off his back, scoring a few points. #SUB#
Laurence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phoenix is aware though and is defending well.
Laurence is trying to control the position but Phoenix postures up.
Laurence is controlling Phoenix's posture.
Phoenix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laurence wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES#
Laurence has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Phoenix has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Laurence gets control of Phoenix's arms and successfully pulls guard. Laurence will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Phoenix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laurence works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Laurence 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 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laurence works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laurence is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laurence connects with a couple of short punches.
Laurence 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.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet. #T3#
Phoenix keeping full guard, as Laurence tries to pass.
Laurence is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laurence's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laurence landing with the ground and pound.
Laurence is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laurence trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Laurence got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phoenix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laurence has managed to get both his arms back between Phoenix's legs - danger averted.
Laurence sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Laurence forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Phoenix with the active half guard here but Laurence passes nicely into side control.
Phoenix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laurence staying calm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Laurence dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Laurence. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laurence.
Laurence shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense.
Laurence misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laurence.
Phoenix swings for the body but Laurence moves out of range.
Paul Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laurence tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Laurence moved out of range.
Laurence tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix blocks a leg kick.
Phoenix throws a solid leg kick but Laurence takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phoenix tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Laurence counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Laurence clinches.
Laurence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laurence after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Laurence.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Laurence manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Laurence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phoenix is aware though and is defending well.
Laurence looking to control.
Laurence pulls Phoenix in to control the position.
Phoenix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laurence is adopting a defensive guard.
Phoenix looking to sit in guard and control but Laurence gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Laurence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Phoenix wants to sweep but no luck.
Clayton Laurence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laurence stands up over Phoenix, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been hearing that Laurence has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Laurence postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laurence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Phoenix working for a triangle but Laurence defends it easily.
Laurence trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Laurence lands a couple of elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Phoenix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laurence is aware though and is defending well.
Laurence slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Laurence stopping the sweep attempt from Phoenix.
Laurence lands a couple of elbows.
Laurence distracts Phoenix with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Phoenix has his foot on Laurence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laurence works his way back into a safe position though.
Laurence trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Laurence postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Laurence scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Laurence sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laurence trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Laurence scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laurence postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Phoenix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laurence stands up over Phoenix, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Laurence dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Phoenix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Laurence pushes him off.
Laurence thows a body kick. Phoenix tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Laurence moved out of range.#TD#
Laurence shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Laurence was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Phoenix takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Laurence trying to control the position but Phoenix is working away.
Laurence lands a nice forearm strike.
Phoenix is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Laurence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phoenix keeps working.
Laurence scores with a couple of short elbows.
Laurence has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Laurence working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#
Phoenix is rocked!
Laurence lands a big elbow - Phoenix is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Phoenix is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Clayton Laurence!
Clayton Laurence decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
OFC 249: Wyatt vs Trail
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Smietana tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smietana connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Smietana scores with a jab to the body.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smietana's corner calls for a 1-2. Smietana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix throws a hook but Smietana avoids it easily.
Smietana slips a straight right by Phoenix.
A jab lands there for Smietana.
Smietana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smietana throws a big shot that misses.
Smietana throws a good cross that connects.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Smietana.
Phoenix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smietana's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smietana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phoenix's hands.
Phoenix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smietana lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Smietana.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Smietana saw that one coming.
Smietana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab. #TD#
Smietana scores with a takedown into Phoenix's guard.
Smietana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phoenix's head.#SUB2#
Phoenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Smietana cracks Phoenix with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Smietana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smietana connects with a couple of short punches.
Phoenix wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Smietana has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smietana postures up and lands a big shot to Phoenix's brow.
Smietana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smietana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Phoenix is rocked!
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.#SUB#
Smietana drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phoenix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phoenix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phoenix! #REVB#
Smietana manages to work his way to half guard, despite Phoenix's best efforts.#T2#
Smietana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smietana wants to control but Phoenix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smietana desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Phoenix looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Phoenix trying to pass the guard but Smietana defending well.
Smietana is pressing down on Phoenix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smietana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Phoenix won't allow Smietana to sweep him here.
Smietana has control of Phoenix's left arm, preventing Phoenix from doing any damage.
Phoenix lands a couple of elbows.
Smietana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smietana working a defensive guard here.
Smietana wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Phoenix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smietana has momentary wrist control but Phoenix slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Smietana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smietana has Phoenix pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix throws a big elbow that misses.
Phoenix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Phoenix being controlled here momentarily.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Smietana dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Phoenix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smietana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smietana throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smietana lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piotr Smietana is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Smietana moves out of range.
Smietana tries to counter by clinching up but Phoenix breaks away and moves out of range.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Smietana.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Smietana moved out of range.
Smietana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smietana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Smietana.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Smietana wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smietana throws out the jab.
Smietana throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Smietana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Smietana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Phoenix napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smietana working the body and head with strikes.
Smietana working the ground and pound.#T1#
Smietana cracks Phoenix with a big right hand but Phoenix just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smietana looks up at the clock and then as Phoenix takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smietana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smietana tries to move into full mount but can't pass Phoenix's legs.
Phoenix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phoenix is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smietana connects with a decent elbow.
Smietana cracks Phoenix with a big elbow.
Phoenix takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Phoenix is still in real trouble! Can Smietana finish him?
Smietana in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Phoenix looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Smietana turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Smietana!
A victorious Piotr Smietana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DUEL#30 Silver vs Fredriksson
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hari gets a clinch.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
A short right from Hari.
Phoenix is looking to take this one to the mat.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but Hari blocks with his arms.
Hari scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Hari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hari's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hari's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hari misses with a knee strike.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Hari stops a takedown attempt from Phoenix.
Hari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Hari controls his hands.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hari throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Hari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hari. #ROC2#
Phoenix is rocked!
Hari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oh Phoenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Hari.
Hari has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Phoenix - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Hari, and another! Phoenix is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Harold Hari!
Harold Hari thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DUEL#26 Myles vs Gaultier
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Marailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Marailov counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Marailov lands a big right hand that sends Phoenix crashing to the mat! Marailov stays standing though and waves Phoenix back to his feet!#ROC#
Phoenix is rocked!
Marailov moves in close and cracks Phoenix with a massive right hand! Phoenix, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Marailov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Marailov!
A victorious Gustav Marailov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DUEL#20 Silver vs Hendrix
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but The Tall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and The Tall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Phoenix rushes The Tall and presses him up against the cage.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
The Tall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phoenix wants to clinch
and The Tall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Tall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of The Tall's head but The Tall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Tall is looking for a counter combo.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
and The Tall counters with a left to the body.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Tall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Tall lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Tall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Phoenix backs up against the cage.
Phoenix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
The Tall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but The Tall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from The Tall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix takes one to the chin there.
Paul Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Tall seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Tall moves out of range as Phoenix throws a body kick.
Phoenix misses with a body kick.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by The Tall. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Phoenix pushes The Tall up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
The Tall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Tall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from The Tall.
Phoenix steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Tall's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
The Tall cracks a nice hook into Phoenix's ribs.#T2#
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Tall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Phoenix looks to move away, The Tall throws a big counter combo but Phoenix just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Phoenix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Tall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phoenix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Tall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The Tall checks the leg kick.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and The Tall counters with a left and a right that stings Phoenix.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Tall.
The Tall ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Tall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix is trying to counter with his kicks.
The Tall misses the shot to the body.
The Tall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Tall lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
The Tall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and The Tall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phoenix throws a leg kick
and The Tall counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
The Tall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#
Phoenix is rocked!
Phoenix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phoenix is still on wobbly legs! Can The Tall finish him?
Phoenix is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. The Tall just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Phoenix has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duncan The Tall!
Post fight, Duncan The Tall took to the microphone: 'i will move down to 205 division for my next fight, see ya there!'.
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Event:
DUEL#13 Silver vs Jordan
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Longshanks lands a right hook to the body.
Longshanks misses with a hook.
Longshanks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longshanks is looking to counter punch.
Longshanks tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Longshanks.
OH! Phoenix has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Longshanks smells blood and charges in for the finish! Longshanks unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Phoenix sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Claymore Longshanks!
Claymore Longshanks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DUEL#9 Longshanks vs Blaine
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Phoenix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cortez.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Cortez throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Cortez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Phoenix takes the fight into the clinch.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cortez.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Phoenix. #BC2#
Cortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Cortez blocks a leg kick.
Phoenix is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Cortez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Phoenix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cortez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cortez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Phoenix looking for submissions off his back.
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cortez slips a nice elbow through Phoenix's hands, connecting with Phoenix's forehead.#T2#
Phoenix is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez lands with a punch from half guard.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cortez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Phoenix is rocked!
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cortez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phoenix is just riding it out for now. Cortez eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phoenix tries to get to full guard but Cortez has control of the leg. #ES#
Phoenix has one foot on Cortez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Cortez into the cage.
Cortez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phoenix can pounce on him.
#T3##CL#
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a knee to the head.
Phoenix lands a knee to the body.
Cortez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phoenix up against the cage.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Cortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phoenix throws a low kick, looking for Cortez's leg but Cortez calmly moves out of range.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cortez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Cortez clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Cortez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phoenix.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Cortez lands a left hand.
Phoenix goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cortez prevents it.
Cortez scores with a hook to the body.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez works on Phoenix's body with a couple of short punches.
Cortez pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Cortez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cortez in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Phoenix looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Cortez turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Cortez!
Post fight, Rafael Cortez stared into the camera and said 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Fireworks
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Collins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Collins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Phoenix's half guard.#SUB#
Collins wants to work for an arm triangle but Phoenix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Collins controlling the action here.
Collins is keen to just control but Phoenix is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Collins seems content to control.
Phoenix slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Collins content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Phoenix is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Collins frees his head nicely. Oh but Phoenix has switched to an armbar! Collins is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paul Phoenix!
A victorious Paul Phoenix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Jangles V.S. Richards
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
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. #CUT#
It looks like Danny Mangold has been cut.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
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.#CL#
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Mangold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phoenix gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
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.#TD2#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2#
Phoenix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mangold manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
Mangold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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. #SU#
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.
#R2##CL2#
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. #CUT#
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.
#TD2#
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. #T1#
Mangold cracks Phoenix with a solid left hand.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Mangold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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! #REVR#
Mangold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
Mangold can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
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!#T4#
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.#SUB#
Phoenix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mangold is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
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!
#R3#
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.#CUT#
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. #T1#
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.#CL2#
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.#T2##CL#
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.
#TD#
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.#CUT#
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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Event:
fogies Trudeau V Malek
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phoenix connects with a high kick.
Phoenix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Hardy moves out of range as Phoenix throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix is looking to clinch.
Phoenix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardy is looking to chop away at Phoenix's legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Phoenix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Phoenix scoring well with a low kick there.
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Phoenix.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Hardy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phoenix.#CL#
Phoenix clinches with his opponent.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.
Phoenix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
#T2#
Phoenix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy dodges an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Phoenix drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
Phoenix goes for a takedown attempt but Hardy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Hardy looks winded!
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phoenix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardy. That did some damage!
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
Hardy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Phoenix misses with a kick to the body.
Hardy looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paul Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Phoenix clinches up against the cage.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix missing with knees to the body.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but Hardy is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Hardy blocking some punches.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phoenix has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but Hardy is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy taking a breather.
Phoenix can't get the takedown.
Paul Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix punishes Hardy's body with a nice straight punch.
Paul Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Hardy feints a counter leg kick.
Phoenix wants to clinch.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix scores with a head kick.
Phoenix scores with a head kick. Hardy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Phoenix wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a left and a right that stings Phoenix.
Phoenix is looking to wear down Hardy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Phoenix throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andre Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Phoenix was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Phoenix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Phoenix dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Phoenix darts in and clinches Hardy up against the cage.
Hardy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Hardy is rocked!
Phoenix lands a nice elbow.
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hardy with a big uppercut! Hardy tries to clinch up but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hardy to the mat! Hardy covers up and Phoenix unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Phoenix!
A victorious Paul Phoenix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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