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Quest 15: Phoenix v Chulalongk PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Thompson (ranked 7364 p4p, 552 weight class) and Karol Makowski (ranked 7252 p4p, 545 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Karol Makowski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Makowski.
Makowski throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Makowski manages to avoid it.
Karol Makowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Makowski does no damage.
We've been told by Thompson's head coaches at Texoma Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oooooh!!! Thompson has knocked Makowski down with a huge combo! Thompson steps away and waves a wobbly Makowski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Karol Makowski has been cut.
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!
Makowski has managed to clinch.
Makowski throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Makowski won't allow it.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Makowski wants to clinch
and Thompson counters with a crisp one two that drops Makowski! Thompson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Makowski to his feet! Makowski is in big trouble!
Makowski is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Thompson knocks Makowski out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Big Thompson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Subaru Barakka (ranked 2877 p4p, 367 weight class) and Ash Williams (ranked 3681 p4p, 444 weight class). Barakka comes into the arena with Bad Meets Evil - Fast Lane ft. Eminem, Royce Da 5'9 blaring out of the sound system. Subaru Barakka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ash Williams's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Subaru Barakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Williams!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barakka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Barakka getting side control.
Williams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barakka prevents Williams from improving his position.
Barakka controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Barakka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barakka is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Barakka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Subaru Barakka!
Subaru Barakka really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kore Fight Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between ge st (ranked 7002 p4p, 641 weight class) and David Alaba (ranked 7073 p4p, 648 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, ge st!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Alaba!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alaba.
st is looking to counter the offense by Alaba and move into the clinch.
st looking to score a takedown here. Alaba is defending well but st drives through and ends up in Alaba's guard.
st is in close to Alaba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
st postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alaba trying to control the position.
st throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
st is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
st chips away with some ground and pound.
Alaba wants to sweep here but st controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
st is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alaba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
st lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alaba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as st controls the pace.
st postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
st chips away with some ground and pound.
st looking to pass the guard.
st throwing strikes from guard but Alaba blocks nicely.
st controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
st loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alaba wants to stand up but st is controlling him.
st is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
st in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
st prevents Alaba from getting back to his feet.
st is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alaba is pulling down on st's head. It's preventing any offense from st, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaba keeping full guard, as st tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
st drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
st connects with a couple of short punches.
st throwing strikes from guard but Alaba blocks nicely.
st pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alaba is keeping the position for now.
st throws an elbow that misses. Alaba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in st's guard. Nice move by Alaba!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
st lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alaba wants to get back to his feet but st is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
st scoring with punches to the head and body.
st scoring with some ground and pound.
Alaba being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
st has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ge st 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.
Alaba delivers a nice body kick.
Alaba misses with a takedown attempt
and st counters with a single leg into guard. Alaba didn't expect that.
Alaba wants to sweep but no luck.
st is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alaba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alaba has escaped and now he's on top!
st looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
st on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if st tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaba throws an elbow that misses. st uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alaba's guard. Nice move by st!
st is working Alaba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
st connects with a couple of short punches.
Alaba trying to control the position.
st sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alaba's guard.
st controlling the action here.
st is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
st trying to control the pace.
st throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alaba to regain full guard.
st postures up in Alaba's guard and throws a big left but Alaba blocks it.
st throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alaba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
st pushes down on Alaba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alaba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with st. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alaba wants to get back to full guard.
st is nestled in close to Alaba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
st is pressing down on Alaba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alaba is holding on for now.
Alaba taking some punishment here, with st in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
st is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
st seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alaba blocking the ground and pound attempt from st.
st 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.
st not doing much here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by st.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
st lands strikes from half guard.
st takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
st not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, st seems content to control.
Alaba trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
st is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alaba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time st.
st prevents Alaba from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ge st dominated that second round.
That's time! st's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
st stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and st wants it to stay on the feet.
ge st is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alaba or perhaps it was just good defense by st, which made it look bad.
st keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
st half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
ge st has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Alaba.
Alaba tries to score a power double leg takedown but st sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alaba somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
st stuffs the takedown attempt from Alaba. Alaba gets slowly back to his feet.
Alaba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
st is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alaba's half guard.
Alaba scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but st manages to mount him!
st content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, st cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
st cracks Alaba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
st landing strikes from the mount.
Alaba is rocked!
It looks like David Alaba has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
st loads up with a big shot that hurts Alaba! He's pulled st in close but st has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Alaba survive? More strikes from st and Alaba is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). ge st!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 3458 p4p, 426 weight class) and Shane Young (ranked 2953 p4p, 376 weight class). Biernat kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm mothafookin beast. The crowd seem to be enjoying Young's choice of entrance music: Billie Eilish - "Bad Guy" . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Young!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Biernat with that takedown attempt.
Young throws a hook but Biernat blocks it.
Young has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Biernat is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Biernat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biernat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shane Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biernat moves into range and clinches up with Young.
Young successfully pulls guard.
Young is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biernat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Young holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Young is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Young has escaped and now he's on top!
Biernat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Young's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat throws an elbow that misses. Young uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biernat's guard. Nice move by Young!
Young passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Young is putting a hurting on Biernat here, landing some big shots from side control.
Young remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Young is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Biernat has escaped the position, nice work there.
Young tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biernat is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Young is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Biernat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Young there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young trying to control the pace.
Biernat wants to get back to full guard but Young has passed into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biernat is looking for a sweep.
Young tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Young swings around for an armbar but Biernat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Young's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biernat stopping the sweep attempt from Young.
Biernat looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Young works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Biernat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.
Young is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Biernat wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young controlling the action here.
Biernat wants to get back to full guard but Young has mounted him!
Biernat is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat is squirming around, avoiding Young's attempts to control the action.
Young looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Biernat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Young is trying for a kimura here. Biernat looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Young wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Young!
Shane Young decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Dean (ranked 25275 p4p, 750 weight class) and Jo Jo (ranked 7692 p4p, 692 weight class). Jo Jo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jo Jo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean has a takedown stuffed.
Jo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jo tries to counter with a clinch but Dean shakes him off and moves away.
Dean tries to clinch there but Jo circles away.
Dean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jo slaps away a takedown attempt from Dean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jo throws a big counter head kick but Dean avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Jo. No joy for Dean on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jo counters with a low kick, right behind Dean 's knee.
Jo pushes Dean away with a front kick.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Dean tries to clinch but Jo moves away
and Jo counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like James Dean has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dean is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jo thumps Dean with a low kick.
Dean dives in and grabs Jo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jo pushes down on Dean's head and hops out.
Jo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dean throws a series of punches but Jo avoids them all with ease.
Jo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jo is defending well for now.
Jo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dean or not.
Jo lands a nice elbow.
Jo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
James Dean's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jo lands an elbow inside that Dean shrugs off.
Jo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jo digs a right hand underneath Dean's ribcage. Dean let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dean avoids it.
Jo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dean's defenses.
James Dean's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Dean's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jo Jo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Wu (ranked 2599 p4p, 339 weight class) and Gilberto Silva (ranked 3829 p4p, 480 weight class). Wu comes to the cage accompanied by Modest Mouse - The Ground Walks, with Time in a Box. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zhang Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gilberto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wu.
Wu misses with a straight right.
Silva moves away from the strike by Wu.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wu misses the shot to the body.
Wu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Zhang Wu has been cut.
Wu lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Wu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
A combination from Wu does no damage.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Wu's head but Wu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wu cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Wu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wu moves away.
Wu half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wu. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Zhang Wu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wu thumps Silva with a low kick.
Wu just misses with a punch to the body.
Wu looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Wu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Wu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Wu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wu is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva misses with a hook. Wu ducked under it nicely.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Wu counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Wu.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Wu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Wu.
Wu lands an overhand right.
Silva is rocked!
Silva gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Wu points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Silva wakes up just in time to hear Wu thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zhang Wu!
Zhang Wu gave a mention to Threads of HARDCORE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Hernandez (ranked 3263 p4p, 333 weight class) and Bloodsport Unknown (ranked 3537 p4p, 357 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by I’m Back . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bloodsport Unknown!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Hernandez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The referee calls for Hernandez to work.
Unknown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Joey Hernandez has been cut.
Unknown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hernandez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hernandez manages to end up in side control.
Unknown wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hernandez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Unknown tries to buck Hernandez off but Hernandez is having none of it.
Unknown regains half guard.
Unknown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Unknown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez looking to sit in guard and control but Unknown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Unknown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Unknown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Unknown tries for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Unknown is having none of it.
Unknown looking for submissions off his back.
Unknown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hernandez pulls his head out easily.
Unknown is trying to stand back up but Hernandez is controlling him
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Unknown on the ground.
Hernandez working Unknown over with strikes.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Unknown is trying to stand.
Unknown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Unknown wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like Bloodsport Unknown has been cut.
Hernandez is keen to just control but Unknown is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Unknown's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Unknown's temple.
Unknown tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unknown keeps working.
Hernandez controlling the action here.
Unknown wants to get back to his feet.
Unknown is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Unknown is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Unknown's temple.
The cut above Bloodsport Unknown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bloodsport Unknown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joey Hernandez!
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Hernandez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donald Fisher (ranked 2807 p4p, 283 weight class) and Ieuan Thomas (ranked 2535 p4p, 265 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ieuan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries to sprawl but Fisher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thomas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fisher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fisher is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Fisher is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fisher connects with a nice short shot to Thomas's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas punching from the bottom.
Fisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fisher lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher working over Thomas with some ground and pound. Thomas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fisher lands a nice short elbow.
Thomas is rocked!
Fisher lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Thomas! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fisher jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
A victorious Donald Fisher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Evans (ranked 2395 p4p, 316 weight class) and Choctaw Bloode (ranked 2411 p4p, 318 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by Seven Devils. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Choctaw Bloode!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Evans misses.
Michael Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bloode's hands.
Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bloode, pushing him back against the cage.
Bloode throws an elbow but it misses.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Michael Evans has been cut.
Bloode pressing his opponent against the cage.
Evans is trying to push Bloode away but Bloode has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Evans takes an elbow to the temple.
Bloode throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bloode just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bloode manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bloode pushes off an throws an elbow but Evans leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloode is pushing Evans up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bloode lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Michael Evans's cut is getting worse.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Bloode.
Bloode pushes off an throws an elbow but Evans leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Bloode.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Bloode misses with an elbow strike.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Bloode.
Bloode throws an elbow that misses.
Bloode misses with an elbow over the top.
Bloode has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Evans seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bloode can turn it around.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bloode.
Evans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Bloode has him pressed against the cage.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloode misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloode lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evans.
Bloode lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bloode.
Michael Evans's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bloode scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bloode misses with an elbow over the top.
Bloode looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bloode misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Bloode blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloode pushes off an throws an elbow but Evans leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloode lands a shot to the body.
Bloode misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bloode.
Bloode misses with an elbow over the top.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans blocks an elbow strike from Bloode.
Bloode pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A good leg kick by Bloode.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloode can pounce on him.
Evans takes one on the button.
Jeez, Michael Evans's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Choctaw Bloode is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Bloode tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bloode ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Bloode turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Evans takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Evans moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Evans's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Choctaw Bloode!
Michael Evans spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a fluke. We all know who the better fighter is.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 1539 p4p, 210 weight class) and Magnificent Chulalongkorn (ranked 1989 p4p, 271 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Chulalongkorn.
Phoenix misses the body punch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Chulalongkorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Chulalongkorn keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Chulalongkorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chulalongkorn throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Chulalongkorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Chulalongkorn throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Chulalongkorn.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulalongkorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Chulalongkorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulalongkorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Chulalongkorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix swings for the body but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Chulalongkorn ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phoenix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chulalongkorn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Phoenix prevents a takedown attempt there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chulalongkorn misses with a straight right.
Chulalongkorn misses with an uppercut
and Chulalongkorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lunges at Chulalongkorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulalongkorn's hand.
Good exchange - Phoenix coming out on top.
Phoenix misses with a jab to the body
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chulalongkorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chulalongkorn drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phoenix throws a hook but Chulalongkorn blocks it.
Chulalongkorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chulalongkorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phoenix closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Chulalongkorn's head but Chulalongkorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chulalongkorn throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Chulalongkorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Chulalongkorn moved out of range.
Chulalongkorn throws a big shot that misses.
As Chulalongkorn tries to get set, Phoenix tries to push him back and clinch up but Chulalongkorn manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Chulalongkorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix lunges at Chulalongkorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulalongkorn's hand.
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulalongkorn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix punishes Chulalongkorn's body with a nice straight punch.
Chulalongkorn scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Chulalongkorn.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Chulalongkorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chulalongkorn can do to turn this around?
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Chulalongkorn slips the punch.
Chulalongkorn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chulalongkorn throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Chulalongkorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chulalongkorn moves away.
Phoenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chulalongkorn's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix jabs at Chulalongkorn's body.
Chulalongkorn misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Chulalongkorn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
enabling Chulalongkorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulalongkorn is just out of range.
Chulalongkorn slips a jab from Phoenix.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chulalongkorn! But no joy.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chulalongkorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Chulalongkorn misses.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Chulalongkorn staying out of range there.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chulalongkorn throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix wants to clinch but Chulalongkorn slips to the side
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Chulalongkorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chulalongkorn at a distance.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Chulalongkorn misses.
Chulalongkorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chulalongkorn! But no joy.
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chulalongkorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chulalongkorn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chulalongkorn's corner calls for a 1-2. Chulalongkorn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chulalongkorn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chulalongkorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix works Chulalongkorn's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Chulalongkorn finds it's target.
Chulalongkorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
A little jabbing left from Chulalongkorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix takes one on the button.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Chulalongkorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chulalongkorn misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chulalongkorn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix misses with a body shot
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chulalongkorn works Phoenix's body with a nice hook.
Phoenix closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn blocks a jab.
Chulalongkorn throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Chulalongkorn throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Chulalongkorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chulalongkorn misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix throws out a powerful jab.
Chulalongkorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chulalongkorn throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Chulalongkorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chulalongkorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Chulalongkorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chulalongkorn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chulalongkorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Chulalongkorn.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chulalongkorn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chulalongkorn has time to react.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chulalongkorn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix tests Chulalongkorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Chulalongkorn digs a good hook to Phoenix's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chulalongkorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Chulalongkorn.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Blake Phoenix did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chulalongkorn lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chulalongkorn.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand.
Phoenix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chulalongkorn counters with a left to the body.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Chulalongkorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chulalongkorn lands a shot to the body.
Chulalongkorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chulalongkorn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Chulalongkorn back against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chulalongkorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Chulalongkorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chulalongkorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a left to the body.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Chulalongkorn moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Chulalongkorn moves away and avoids it.
Chulalongkorn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Phoenix lands the left hand.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Phoenix tries to clinch up but Chulalongkorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Chulalongkorn.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chulalongkorn has time to react.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Chulalongkorn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
Phoenix takes a swing at Chulalongkorn's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is looking to clinch but Chulalongkorn is avoiding it.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Chulalongkorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook.
Chulalongkorn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix tries to clinch up
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Chulalongkorn's shoulder, as Chulalongkorn tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chulalongkorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Chulalongkorn slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Chulalongkorn circles away.
A little jabbing left from Chulalongkorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a one-two to the body.
Phoenix darts in trying to clinch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix catches Chulalongkorn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Chulalongkorn scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Chulalongkorn pushes him off.
Chulalongkorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Magnificent Chulalongkorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix throwing a counter right hand but Chulalongkorn manages to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chulalongkorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chulalongkorn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand.
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!
Phoenix thuds his right hand into Chulalongkorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phoenix lunges at Chulalongkorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulalongkorn's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Phoenix closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Chulalongkorn looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Chulalongkorn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chulalongkorn moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phoenix works Chulalongkorn's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix connects with a jab.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chulalongkorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn lands a body shot.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Chulalongkorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chulalongkorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chulalongkorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Chulalongkorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Chulalongkorn misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Phoenix.
Well Phoenix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix is the new light heavyweight champion!
Blake Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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