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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Phoenix manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bagautinov on his heels. He'll look to pass Bagautinov's guard now, I'm sure.
Phoenix is stalling in the full guard.
Bagautinov working a defensive guard here.
Phoenix content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Phoenix has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Phoenix might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagautinov working a defensive guard here.
Phoenix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Phoenix gets caught flat footed, as Bagautinov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Phoenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phoenix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bagautinov's guard. #REVB#
Bagautinov controlling the position.#SUB#
Phoenix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bagautinov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Phoenix is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Phoenix .
Yet more stalling tactics from Phoenix .#T3#
Bagautinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phoenix looking to pass the guard.
Phoenix stands and throws Bagautinov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Phoenix controls the position.
Bagautinov wants to control but Phoenix postures up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bagautinov trying his best to control but Phoenix has mounted him.
Phoenix controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix prevents Bagautinov from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phoenix content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Phoenix dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Phoenix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bagautinov defends well and Phoenix ends up having to push Bagautinov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Bagautinov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bagautinov showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Bagautinov is trying to work for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.
#SUB#
Bagautinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phoenix has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bagautinov is keen to just control but Phoenix is a slippery customer.
Phoenix is concentrating on defense, preventing Bagautinov from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bagautinov is working away from the top position though.
Phoenix keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Bagautinov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phoenix is just riding it out for now. Bagautinov eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Phoenix keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Phoenix moves into full guard.
Phoenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phoenix lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bagautinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Phoenix passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Phoenix 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.
Phoenix advances nicely into full mount.
Phoenix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Phoenix should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bagautinov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Phoenix controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Phoenix prevents Bagautinov from getting the reversal.
Phoenix content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phoenix is continuing to stall.
Bagautinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phoenix controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagautinov tries to hold on but Phoenix postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bagautinov shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Bagautinov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Phoenix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Phoenix gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phoenix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Phoenix looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Bagautinov from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Phoenix holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix , not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Phoenix is adopting a defensive guard.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bagautinov being controlled here momentarily.
Bagautinov trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Phoenix controlling Bagautinov's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bagautinov shoots in but Phoenix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Phoenix tries to counter it with a takedown but Bagautinov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Phoenix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bagautinov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phoenix somewhat.
Bagautinov tries to counter with a takedown but Phoenix is quick to defend against it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Bagautinov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Phoenix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Phoenix 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bagautinov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phoenix , who protects the arm well.
Phoenix is trying to control Bagautinov's posture but Bagautinov avoids it.
Phoenix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bagautinov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Bagautinov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phoenix defends it well. #T3#
Phoenix is controlling Bagautinov's trapped leg to prevent Bagautinov from advancing to side control.
Phoenix regains full guard. Nicely done.
Phoenix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Still in half guard, Phoenix seems content to control.
Phoenix passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bagautinov!
Phoenix looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The adventures of Phoenix the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dre Phoenix .
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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dre Phoenix !
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Event:
QFC Tournament 607 Round 2
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Saramato lands with a straight right. Phoenix didn't see that one coming.
Phoenix is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saramato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Saramato. That snapped Phoenix 's head back.
Saramato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phoenix s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saramato fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phoenix on the side of the head.
Phoenix has his takedown stuffed
and Saramato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saramato throws a right and a left that both miss.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Saramato has eaten all the pies!
Saramato jabs Phoenix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saramato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dre Phoenix . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Saramato looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
A big left from Saramato misses.
Nice uppercut there from Saramato.
Saramato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix .
Phoenix walks into a stiff left hand from Saramato.
Saramato throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix .
Hesus Saramato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phoenix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saramato counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Phoenix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saramato defends well and Phoenix ends up having to push Saramato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phoenix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saramato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix walks into a stiff left hand from Saramato.
A big right from Saramato misses.
A big left from Saramato misses.
Phoenix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saramato tries to avoid it but Phoenix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saramato to the ground. Saramato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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 misses with a takedown
and Saramato counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Saramato counters with a nice body shot.
Saramato misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Saramato does it's job there.
Phoenix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phoenix dives in for a single leg takedown but Saramato sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saramato! But no joy.
Phoenix misses with a takedown attempt
and Saramato counters with a left to the body.
Saramato lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4#
Saramato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Saramato.
Phoenix attempts a counter takedown but Saramato avoids it well and moves away.
Saramato looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Saramato.
Phoenix drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saramato sprawls and moves away.
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!
Saramato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Phoenix with that takedown attempt.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Saramato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hesus Saramato 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.
#R2#
Phoenix throws a head kick but Saramato moves out of range.
Saramato scores with a nice right hand.
Saramato might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Saramato looks to land a combination. Phoenix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saramato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix moves out of range as Saramato strikes.
Saramato misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saramato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saramato's waist but Saramato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phoenix off to one side. #T1#
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saramato looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix attempts a counter takedown but Saramato avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Saramato misses.
Saramato misses with a looping left.
Phoenix feinted with a counter takedown.
Saramato throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix .
Phoenix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saramato misses the jab.
Phoenix shoots and misses
and Saramato counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dre Phoenix . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Phoenix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saramato is fending him off so far but Phoenix persists. Nope, Saramato circles away and we're back to standing.
Saramato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix tries to counter with a takedown but Saramato is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Phoenix feints and as Saramato raises his hands in defense, Phoenix changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saramato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phoenix is one step ahead there.
Phoenix content to stall in guard here.
Phoenix 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Saramato controls Phoenix momentarily but Phoenix frees himself.
Phoenix sitting in guard here, content to control.
Further stalling from Phoenix .
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saramato throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix .
Phoenix drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saramato sprawls and moves away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saramato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix .
Phoenix half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Phoenix tries for a takedown but Saramato circles away easily
and Saramato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Saramato. No joy for Phoenix on that attempt.
Phoenix looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Saramato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saramato misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saramato looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Saramato misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hesus Saramato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Phoenix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saramato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saramato throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saramato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Saramato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saramato misses with a hook.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Saramato.
Saramato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Phoenix has his takedown stuffed
letting Saramato counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dre Phoenix . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saramato lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Phoenix fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Saramato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hesus Saramato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Saramato misses its intended target.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Saramato misses.#T2#
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phoenix with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saramato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saramato throws a hook to the side of Phoenix 's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Saramato misses.
Saramato scores with a nice head shot.
Saramato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix moves out of range as Saramato strikes.#T3#
Saramato takes a swing at Phoenix 's ribcage but misses.
Saramato misses the jab.
Saramato throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Phoenix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saramato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saramato digs a good body shot into Phoenix 's ribs.
Saramato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saramato misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A nice combination there by Saramato.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saramato throws out the jab.
Saramato stuffs the takedown.
Saramato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hesus Saramato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saramato defends well and Phoenix ends up having to push Saramato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phoenix throws a sloppy body shot
and Saramato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Saramato counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hesus Saramato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saramato winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Hesus Saramato!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Hesus Saramato!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Hesus Saramato!
Hesus Saramato wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 607 Round 1
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Phoenix gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bagautinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phoenix controlling the position.
Bagautinov tries to bench press Phoenix off him but Phoenix keeps the position.
Bagautinov wants to control but Phoenix postures up.
Bagautinov is looking to regain half guard here but Phoenix keeps moving and retains side control.
Phoenix advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Bagautinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Phoenix has a good base and remains in mount.
Phoenix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Phoenix might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Phoenix is continuing to stall.#T2#
Bagautinov regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Phoenix seems content to control.
Bagautinov won't allow Phoenix to pass to mount.
Well, if Phoenix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bagautinov tries to roll over but Phoenix keeps him under control.
Bagautinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Phoenix controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bagautinov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bagautinov being controlled here, momentarily.
Phoenix 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Bagautinov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bagautinov won't allow Phoenix to sweep him here. #T4#
Bagautinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagautinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phoenix wants to sweep here but Bagautinov controlling him for the moment.
Phoenix is pulling down on Bagautinov's head. It's preventing any offense from Bagautinov, at least for the moment.
Bagautinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Bagautinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bagautinov moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Bagautinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix .
Bagautinov tries to counter with a takedown but Phoenix is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Phoenix prevents Bagautinov from improving his position.
Phoenix is pressing down on Bagautinov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bagautinov is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix stalling. #T1#
Bagautinov trying to control from the bottom.
Bagautinov is looking for a sweep. Phoenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phoenix performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bagautinov is looking to control Phoenix 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bagautinov avoid being mounted?
Bagautinov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phoenix is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Phoenix is looking to advance position but Bagautinov won't allow it.
Phoenix is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bagautinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Phoenix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Bagautinov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phoenix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bagautinov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Phoenix tries to get to full guard but Bagautinov has control of the leg.
Phoenix should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Bagautinov seems to be looking for submissions.
Phoenix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bagautinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Phoenix is retaining full guard.
Phoenix has control of Bagautinov's left arm, preventing Bagautinov from doing any damage.
Bagautinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Phoenix is retaining full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phoenix has his hands on Bagautinov's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phoenix is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Phoenix sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bagautinov's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phoenix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Bagautinov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bagautinov has a takedown stuffed.
Bagautinov shoots for a takedown but Phoenix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Bagautinov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Bagautinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bagautinov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Phoenix to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Phoenix controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phoenix postures up.
Dre Phoenix has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
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.
Bagautinov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phoenix controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bagautinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Phoenix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Phoenix throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bagautinov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Phoenix is in Bagautinov's guard.
Phoenix controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
More stalling from Phoenix .
Bagautinov wants to sweep here but Phoenix controlling him for the moment.
Phoenix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Phoenix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagautinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phoenix is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Phoenix changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bagautinov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Phoenix slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Bagautinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagautinov trying to remain calm as Phoenix controls from the top position.
Ali Bagautinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dre Phoenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phoenix has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Phoenix controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dre 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Dre Phoenix !
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Dre Phoenix !
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Dre Phoenix !
Dre Phoenix wins by unanimous decision!
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