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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 2254 p4p, 314 weight class) and Billy Arseworth (ranked 2716 p4p, 360 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
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210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Arseworth!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phoenix wants it to stay on the feet.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phoenix connects with a jab.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phoenix wants it to stay on the feet.
Arseworth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Phoenix quickly recovers to half guard.
Arseworth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arseworth is trying to work for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.
Arseworth wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Arseworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arseworth seems to be working for a kimura but Phoenix defends the submission attempt.
Arseworth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phoenix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arseworth.
Arseworth is looking for a kimura here.
Arseworth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phoenix defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arseworth is trying to control the action in half guard but Phoenix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arseworth is working for a kimura but Phoenix is defending it quite comfortably.
Phoenix is pressing down on Arseworth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arseworth trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Arseworth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phoenix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phoenix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phoenix!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arseworth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Phoenix controlling the pace.
Arseworth actively working from the bottom here.
Phoenix keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arseworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phoenix pulls his head out easily.
Phoenix missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phoenix looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Phoenix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arseworth felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arseworth trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Arseworth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Arseworth strikes from the bottom but Phoenix uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Arseworth tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Arseworth seems a little lost for a moment, as Phoenix dominates the positioning.
Arseworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Arseworth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arseworth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arseworth is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Arseworth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Phoenix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Arseworth's head.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arseworth.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Arseworth's shoulder, as Arseworth tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Arseworth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arseworth.
Billy Arseworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arseworth closes the distance and clinches up with Phoenix, looking for a takedown. Arseworth pushes Phoenix against the cage but Phoenix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arseworth doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Arseworth.
Arseworth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arseworth 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.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Arseworth slips the punch.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arseworth slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arseworth can do to turn this around?
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arseworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
It seemed like Arseworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Phoenix. No joy for Arseworth on that attempt.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phoenix jabs Arseworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arseworth closes the distance and clinches up with Phoenix, looking for a takedown. Arseworth pushes Phoenix against the cage but Phoenix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arseworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arseworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Arseworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arseworth misses with a takedown
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Arseworth moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Arseworth's head but Arseworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown attempt from Arseworth. Arseworth gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arseworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Phoenix, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arseworth fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Phoenix there.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Arseworth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arseworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but Arseworth persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.
Phoenix thuds his right hand into Arseworth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arseworths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arseworth's head.
Phoenix cracks Arseworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Arseworth saw that one coming.
Arseworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arseworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arseworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arseworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phoenix sprawls well. Phoenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arseworth gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Arseworth slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Arseworth has his takedown stuffed
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phoenix swings for the body but Arseworth moves out of range.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arseworth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arseworth looks for a takedown but Phoenix sprawls well.
Arseworth with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Arseworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a swing at Arseworth's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Arseworth shakes it off.
Phoenix cracks Arseworth with a good jab.
Arseworth tries for a takedown but Phoenix circles away easily
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Arseworth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arseworth wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Arseworth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arseworth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Phoenix has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arseworth but great work by Phoenix.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arseworth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Phoenix content to control rather than advance.
Arseworth looking for submissions off his back.
Arseworth is trying to control but can't.
Arseworth wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arseworth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arseworth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arseworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arseworth actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phoenix in particular looking to stall.
Arseworth actively working from the bottom here.
Arseworth with the active half guard here but Phoenix passes nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Arseworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arseworth looking for a sweep but Phoenix has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Arseworth manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arseworth punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arseworth actively working from the bottom here.
Arseworth trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phoenix has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
An out of breath Blake Phoenix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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RATING
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