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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parker Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josip Ruzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruzic has chosen Kid N Play - Gettin' Funky as his entrance music. 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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196 lbs
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Josip Ruzic!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix lands a really nice looking cross but Ruzic seems unphased.
It looks like Josip Ruzic has been cut.
Phoenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruzic's head.
Ruzic wants to clinch up but Phoenix keeps it at a distance.
Phoenix throws a combination. Ruzic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ruzic moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phoenix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruzic's brow.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruzic avoids a wild elbow strike from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruzic blocks an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Ruzic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phoenix smiles and moves away.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruzic is just out of range.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *Shrug* in the buildup to the fight.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Ruzic shoots in looking for a takedown but Phoenix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruzic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruzic. Ruzic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruzic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phoenix swings for the body but Ruzic moves out of range.
Ruzic throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruzic moves away.
Ruzic is looking to clinch but Phoenix is avoiding it.
Phoenix jabs at Ruzic's body.
Ruzic has a takedown stuffed.
Parker Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josip Ruzic.
Ruzic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Ruzic wants to counter with a clinch but Phoenix pushes him away.
Ruzic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruzic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Ruzic avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruzic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Phoenix backs off Ruzic throws a huge counter combo but Phoenix manages to avoid it all.
Good shot there by Phoenix.
Phoenix drives through and clinches with Ruzic against the cage.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruzic tries to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling the position.
Ruzic blocks an elbow strike.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruzic backwards.
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.
Phoenix presses Ruzic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside that Ruzic shrugs off.
That has opened up Josip Ruzic's cut even more.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phoenix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruzic's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruzic manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Ruzic misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruzic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Phoenix.
Ruzic blocks a jab.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruzic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phoenix wants it to stay on the feet.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruzic shoots in for a double leg but Phoenix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruzic shoots in looking for a takedown. Phoenix tries to sprawl out of it but Ruzic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phoenix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruzic tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruzic doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruzic. Ruzic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phoenix clobbers Ruzic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruzic is rocked!
Ruzic tries to get into range but Phoenix steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Ruzic! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Phoenix scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Parker Phoenix!
Parker Phoenix gave a mention to Flying Knee Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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