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Event:
Arlen Bales' Vegas Nights 1
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haynes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haynes. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haynes tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haynes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Haynes.
#T1#
Haynes looks to throw a body kick
and Haynes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haynes throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Phoenix takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Haynes wants to clinch.
And Phoenix tries to counter it with a takedown but Haynes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haynes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Haynes.
As Haynes backs off Phoenix throws a huge counter combo but Haynes manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Haynes moves out of range of the strikes.
Haynes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haynes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haynes.
Haynes throws a lazy head kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haynes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haynes moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off.
Phoenix scores with a hook.#T3##CL#
Haynes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phoenix is working for takedown but Haynes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haynes pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix looks winded!
Phoenix takes an elbow to the temple.
Haynes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haynes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haynes.
Phoenix wants to break free but Haynes has control.
Haynes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haynes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Haynes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phoenix lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Phoenix is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haynes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Obadele Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Phoenix.
A short right from Haynes.
Haynes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haynes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Haynes scores with a knee to the head.
Haynes lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haynes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phoenix's brow.
Haynes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haynes has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Haynes working aggressively here.
Haynes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Haynes lands a good knee to the midsection. Phoenix won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obadele Haynes dominated that round.
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#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haynes.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haynes tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
Haynes is looking to wear down Phoenix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Haynes looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haynes.
Sloppy strikes from Haynes. Those never looked like landing.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Phoenix misses.
We've been informed that Phoenix has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haynes.
Haynes misses with a looping right.
Haynes tries a head kick but it misses.
Haynes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haynes swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Phoenix misses.
Haynes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phoenix's sensitive parts. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Haynes misses.
Phoenix is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phoenix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haynes with a body shot.
A punch combination from Haynes misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haynes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haynes throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Phoenix's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Obadele Haynes is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haynes.
Haynes lands with a shot to the body.
Haynes throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely.
Haynes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obadele Haynes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haynes throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
Haynes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Haynes moves into the clinch.#T4#
Haynes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phoenix is trying to pull guard but Haynes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
Phoenix is trying to pull guard but Haynes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phoenix trying to stall but Haynes improves his position.
Haynes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haynes looking to throw knees to the head but Phoenix is blocking nicely.
Haynes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix takes a knee to the side of the body.
Haynes has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haynes connects with a knee to the head.
Phoenix is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haynes is defending well.
Obadele Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Phoenix.
Haynes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix is working for takedown but Haynes is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obadele Haynes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Haynes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obadele Haynes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haynes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haynes thumps Phoenix with a low kick.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Haynes moved out of range.
Haynes just misses with a punch to the body.
Haynes throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Haynes.
Haynes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Haynes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haynes moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off.
Haynes lands a slapping body shot.
Phoenix ducks right into an uppercut from Haynes.
Haynes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Haynes tries to clinch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haynes moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off.
Haynes tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Haynes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haynes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haynes misses with a head kick.
Haynes tries a head kick but it misses.
Haynes wants to clinch.
Phoenix throws a counter combo.#T3#
Haynes looks for the body kick but Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Haynes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haynes sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Haynes avoids it this time.
Haynes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haynes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haynes looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Haynes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phoenix takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haynes tries to close the distance and clinch but Phoenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Haynes gets caught napping as Phoenix dives in and scores a takedown. Haynes manages to retain guard.
Phoenix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Haynes wants to get back to his feet but Phoenix is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Phoenix slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Paul Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Phoenix looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obadele Haynes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haynes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obadele Haynes!
A relieved looking Obadele Haynes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Phoenix as Bradley shoots in.
Phoenix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradley counters with a series of strikes. Phoenix will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Bradley with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Phoenix's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Bradley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix wants to clinch
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Bradley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Bradley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phoenix. That did some damage!
Bradley wants to clinch.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch but Phoenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bradley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but Bradley persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradley moves away.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bradley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phoenix's waist but Phoenix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bradley off to one side.
Bradley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Cyrus Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Phoenix misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Phoenix closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bradley to the mat! Bradley manages to get full guard.
Bradley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Phoenix puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Phoenix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bradley trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Phoenix performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bradley moves into full guard.
Phoenix 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 wants to pass the guard but Bradley is keeping the position.
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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Bradley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bradley darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Bradley into the cage.
Bradley goes for a double leg but Phoenix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phoenix continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Bradley gets control of Phoenix's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bradley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Phoenix controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bradley striking off his back but it's not causing Phoenix any problems.
Phoenix working some strikes from top position.
Bradley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Phoenix works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Phoenix not doing much here.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bradley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Phoenix looking to pass the guard.
Bradley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bradley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phoenix content to stall in guard here.
Phoenix pushing down on Bradley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Phoenix looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Bradley.
Bradley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Phoenix tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Phoenix is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Phoenix passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bradley! #SUB2#
Phoenix looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Phoenix prevents Bradley from getting the reversal.
Phoenix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Bradley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bradley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phoenix defends it nicely.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bradley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Bradley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Phoenix as Bradley shoots in.
Phoenix misses with a double jab.
Bradley throws a big counter combination but Phoenix scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phoenix sprawls well. Phoenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bradley gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Bradley moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradley throws a counter high kick but Phoenix was just alert enough to avoid it.
Phoenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bradley attempts a counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Phoenix shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phoenix showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Still in half guard, Phoenix seems content to control.
Bradley wants to get back to full guard but Phoenix has passed into side control.
Phoenix moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Bradley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Phoenix's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Phoenix not doing much here.
Phoenix blocks the strikes from Bradley.
Bradley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phoenix 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.
Bradley throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phoenix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phoenix 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Phoenix!
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