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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punch MyFace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bath Salt- ASVP Rocky, A$ap ANT, flatbush zombies. Matthew Phoenix will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
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194 cm
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221 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Punch MyFace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MyFace closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MyFace has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Phoenix after a bit of a struggle.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as MyFace controls the action.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but MyFace is blocking nicely.
MyFace blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix slows down the pace here.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee calls for Phoenix to work.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MyFace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix leaning his opponent against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Phoenix to work.
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MyFace's elbow.
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MyFace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MyFace thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
Excellent takedown into side control there by MyFace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Phoenix sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MyFace wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Phoenix uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
MyFace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MyFace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Phoenix's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix pulls MyFace in close to prevent any damage.
Phoenix wants to sweep here but MyFace controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but MyFace is just out of range.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. MyFace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phoenix connects with a leg kick. MyFace looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
MyFace takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MyFace can't break the clinch.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but MyFace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix avoiding damage.
Phoenix tries a knee to the head but MyFace blocks it.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but MyFace blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MyFace takes a shot to the head.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but MyFace avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
MyFace wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Phoenix 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.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MyFace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phoenix gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by MyFace.
MyFace avoids the elbow strike from Phoenix, against the cage.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix keeps control of MyFace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MyFace managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matthew Phoenix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of MyFace backwards.
Phoenix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MyFace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix is pushing MyFace up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Phoenix tries to stall but MyFace uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phoenix lands an elbow just above MyFace 's eye.
It looks like Punch MyFace has been cut.
Phoenix throws an elbow that misses.
MyFace displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phoenix up against the cage.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MyFaces head.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
MyFace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to stall.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MyFace is trying to push Phoenix away but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but MyFace avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
MyFace breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MyFace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phoenix slips a jab and a cross from MyFace.
Phoenix tries to bum rush MyFace with a series of wild strikes but MyFace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phoenix tries to bum rush MyFace with a series of wild strikes but MyFace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MyFace moves into the clinch.
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but MyFace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but MyFace is blocking nicely.
MyFace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MyFace jumps guard but Phoenix stands there with MyFace around his waist. MyFace gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch MyFace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phoenix just misses with a elbow thrown towards MyFace's brow.
MyFace is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Phoenix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phoenix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MyFace blocks it with crossed arms.
MyFace tries to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling the position.
Phoenix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MyFace blocks it with crossed arms.
Phoenix connects with a nasty looking knee right to MyFace's face.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on MyFace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MyFace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
Phoenix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MyFace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phoenix trying to land knees to the body.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix pushes MyFace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but MyFace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix works on MyFace's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Punch MyFace's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
MyFace misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MyFace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phoenix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MyFace, pushing him back against the cage.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MyFace managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
MyFace tries to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MyFace as Phoenix tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MyFace lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as MyFace controls his hands.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but MyFace is blocking nicely.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as MyFace controls his hands.
MyFace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
MyFace tries to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling the position.
Phoenix slows down the pace here.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MyFace gets control of Phoenix's arms and successfully pulls guard. MyFace will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MyFace is looking to stand back up but Phoenix counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by MyFace.
Phoenix trying to control the pace.
Phoenix's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MyFace wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Phoenix controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matthew Phoenix.
MyFace throws a right and a left that both miss.
MyFace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MyFace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MyFace throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MyFace is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling him.
Phoenix avoiding damage as MyFace throws knees to the body.
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phoenix prevents MyFace from breaking the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
MyFace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MyFace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and MyFace counters with a series of strikes. Phoenix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matthew Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Punch MyFace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MyFace wants to get back to striking at distance but Phoenix won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Phoenix!
A less than humble Matthew Phoenix misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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