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Event:
RFC 14: Stairway to Heaven
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Pope moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Level on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pope.
Pope scores with a nice body kick.
Pope ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pheonix Level seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope throws a shot from downtown. Level moves away and avoids it.
Level fails to land with a series of punches.
Level throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pope dodges the punch combination from Level.
Level throws a right hand that Pope ducks under and follows up with a left that Pope also avoids with ease.
Level is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pope.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope throws a leg kick which misses Level's front leg but catches the back leg as Level tries to avoid it.
Level takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Level.
Pope scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Pope chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Level throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Level on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pope. Pope obviously looking to wear him down.
Pope throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pope.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pope.
Level avoids a kick to the body.
Pope buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pope. #CL2#
Pope drives through and clinches with Level against the cage.
Level tries to circle away but Pope has him pinned against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pope 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.
Pope tries to land a knee to the head but Level blocks with his arms.
Level blocks an uppercut.
Pope lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pope lands an elbow that stopped Level in his tracks for a moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Level lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Pope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Level is defending well for now.
Level is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
A knee to the head by Pope.
Pope misses with an elbow strike.
Level pushes Pope back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pope prevents Level from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Pope.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Level as Pope tries to tie him up.
Pope trying to land knees to the body.
Level lands a hook that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Pope with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Level can't break the clinch.
Pope tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Level scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Pope.
#TD2#
Pope decides to pull guard. #T3##SUB2#
Pope is looking for a triangle but Level pushes his legs off easily.
Level has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pope is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Level stands and steps away. Pope gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pheonix Level is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Level, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Level misses with a few strikes there.
Level stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pope.
Level tests Pope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Level ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Level misses with a few strikes there.
Pope tries to counter with a clinch but Level shakes him off and moves away.
Pope connects with a solid leg kick.
Level throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
Pope only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Level swats away the attempt to clinch by Pope.#T4#
Pope tries to clinch up.
Level stalks Pope and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pope's face. Pope staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Level misses with a few strikes there.
Pope moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pope cracks the inside of Level's front leg.
Level's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Pope throws a lazy right hand but Level sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Level takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Pope pushes Level up against the cage in a clinch.
Pope misses with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Level has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Level looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Level wants to get back to striking at distance but Pope won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Level.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Pope dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Level chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pope can pounce on him.
Pheonix Level is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Level tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Level misses with a few strikes there.
Pope is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pope throws a leg kick which misses Level's front leg but catches the back leg as Level tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pope throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pope attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pope throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Level.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pope. That's going to slow Level down.
Pope walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Level checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Level on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pope dodges the punch combination from Level.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pope takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Level checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Level throws a big counter combination but Pope scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Level rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Level swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Level throws a hook to the side of Pope's head but Pope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pope is looking to chop away at Level's legs.
Good leg kick by Pope there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Level throws a lazy uppercut
and Pope counters with a head kick. That will keep Level thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Level scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Level.
#TD2#
Pope is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Level's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Level actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Pope wants to control but Level is keeping him busy.
Pope slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Level looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pope working Level over with strikes. #SUB2#
Pope is working for a kimura but Level is defending it quite comfortably.
Level is looking for a sweep. Pope is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pope lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Level is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pope pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Level is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pope pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Level looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pope is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Level defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope trying to pass the guard but Level defending well.
Level might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Level looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pope trying to mount his opponent but Level defends it. #SUB#
Level with the active half guard here but Pope passes nicely into side control.#SUB2#
Pope tries for a kimura but Level is defending well.
Level is not content to let Pope control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Pope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Level throws a shot from downtown. Pope moves away and avoids it.
Level misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pope.
Level throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pope throws a counter combo.
Level chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pope can pounce on him.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch but Level swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pope takes one to the chin there.
Level throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Level swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope feints and then cracks Level's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Level down.
Level jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pope turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pope throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Pope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Level blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Level misses.
Level misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Level.
Level rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Pope clinches up with Level and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Pope - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pope lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Pheonix Level has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pope obliges.
Pope tries to land knees in the clinch but Level avoids the damage to the body.
Pope lands an elbow inside that Level shrugs off.
Pope scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Level is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Level up against the cage.
Oh Level is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Pope fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Level seems to have got his legs back now.
Pope tries to land a knee to the head but Level blocks with his arms.
Pope working aggressively here.
Pope with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pope lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Level.
Pope tries to land knees in the clinch but Level avoids the damage to the body.
Pope throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Level blocks an elbow strike.
Pope lands a nice elbow.
Level is trying to break the clinch but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Level can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Pope tries to pull guard but Level won't allow it.
Level lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Level lands a right hand.
Mega Pope seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pope is trying to maintain a safe position but Level gets an underhook and turns Pope into the cage.#BC#
Level breaks from the clinch.
Level misses with a wild combination.
Pope chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pope scoring well with a low kick there.
Pope cracks the inside of Level's front leg.
Level throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Level fails to land with a series of punches.
Pope takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Level misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Level defending well as Pope loads up on a big left hand.
Pope tries to land a leg kick but Level saw it coming and moves away.
Level lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pope circles away quickly and effectively.
Pope connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Level throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Pope closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Level is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pope's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pope's back!
Level trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pope looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Level is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Pheonix Level has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mega Pope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Pope showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Pope's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mega Pope.
Well Pope has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Pope!
In his post fight interview, Mega Pope started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Level listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Level tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams throws a series of punches but Level moves out of range.
Level swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Level. Those never looked like landing.
Level avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD#
Williams lands a big uppercut and Level crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Level looks OK. Williams waves Level back to his feet!#ROC#
Level is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams weaves into range and cracks Level right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Level goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Williams is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Level throws a body punch but Palakiko moves out of range. #TD2#
Palakiko shoots in and gets a takedown into Level's guard.
Palakiko trying to control but Level is working from the bottom.
Palakiko is stalling in the full guard.
Palakiko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Level. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palakiko looking to sit in guard and control but Level gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Level gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Level feints a jab promting Palakiko to slip. Level then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Palakiko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Level has knocked Palakiko down with a huge combo! Level steps away and waves a wobbly Palakiko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Palakiko shoots in and gets a takedown into Level's guard.#SUB#
Level working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palakiko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palakiko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Level keeping moving, preventing Palakiko from controlling successfully.
Palakiko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Palakiko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Level escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palakiko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Palakiko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Level has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palakiko has managed to get both his arms back between Level's legs - danger averted.
Level keeping moving, preventing Palakiko from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Level throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palakiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Palakiko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Level working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palakiko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palakiko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Level looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Level looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Palakiko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Level throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palakiko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palakiko closes the distance and clinches up with Level, looking for a takedown. Palakiko pushes Level against the cage but Level circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Level. No joy for Palakiko on that attempt.
Level misses with a series of wild punches.
Palakiko feints the counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Donk. Level catches Palakiko right on the button with a cross.
Level fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Level takes a jab right on the kisser.
Level swinging wildly here.
Level misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Palakiko scores with a takedown into Level's guard.
Level is breathing heavily.
Palakiko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palakiko looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Level has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palakiko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Level working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palakiko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palakiko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palakiko trying to control but Level is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Palakiko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Level has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palakiko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pheonix Level dominated that round.
That's time! Level's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Palakiko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Level's waist but Level gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palakiko off to one side. #TD2#
Palakiko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Level looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Level is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palakiko can do to turn this around?
Level tries to bench press Palakiko off him but Palakiko keeps the position.
Level sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Level has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Palakiko escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Palakiko!
Level sneaks back into half guard.
Palakiko stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Level is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palakiko pulls his head out easily.
Level looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Palakiko is looking to stall here but Level recovers full guard. #T1##SUB#
Level looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Level looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palakiko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Edd Palakiko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palakiko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Palakiko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Level has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palakiko has managed to get both his arms back between Level's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Palakiko stands up and waves to Level to follow him.
Level throws out a loose jab but Palakiko uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palakiko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Level as he jumps to the side.
Level stuffs the takedown attempt from Palakiko. Palakiko gets slowly back to his feet.
Pheonix Level has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edd Palakiko.
Nice defenses there by Palakiko.
Level looks to score with a jab to the body but Palakiko is just out of range.
Palakiko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Level throws a right and a left that Palakiko avoids nicely.
Pheonix Level is winning the standup battle so far.
Palakiko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Level swivels and escapes.
Pheonix Level is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palakiko is breathing heavily.
Level misses with a few strikes there.
Palakiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palakiko with the counter takedown but Level avoids it easily.
Palakiko shoots for a double leg takedown but Level sprawls well. He's pushed Palakiko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palakiko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Level pinned against the cage. Level gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Level as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Level lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Palakiko fails to land the takedown.
Level throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palakiko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Level defends it well.
Palakiko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Level sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palakiko somewhat.
Nice uppercut there from Level.
Level throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pheonix Level seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Level throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Level connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Palakiko tumbling to the canvas! Level pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Palakiko was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pheonix Level!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Level fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Willis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Level defends well and Willis ends up having to push Level into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Willis with a poor takedown
and Level counters with a big right hand! Oh Willis is in trouble here! Level follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pheonix Level!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Level lands a big right hand that sends Buckley crashing to the mat! Level stays standing though and waves Buckley back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Gavin Buckley has been cut.
Buckley slips a jab and a cross from Level.
Level drops Buckley with a big left hand! Buckley is injured, injured bad! Level jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pheonix Level!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Level throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Brown moves into the clinch.#BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Level.#CUT2#
It looks like Federico Brown has been cut.
Level batters Brown with a massive right followed by a huge left! Brown is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Level lands a final crushing right hand to drop Brown to the mat with a gruesome thud! Level is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pheonix Level!
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