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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Phoenix (ranked 6086 p4p, 4497 weight class) and Diogo Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Diogo Rodrigues was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valentino Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diogo Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues closes the distance looking to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodrigues doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodrigues with a poor takedown
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown.
As Rodrigues looks to move away, Phoenix throws a big counter combo but Rodrigues just gets out of the way.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Rodrigues has his takedown stuffed
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentino Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt - Phoenix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Phoenix.
Rodrigues is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigues moves to clinch but Phoenix breaks away
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks Rodrigues with an uppercut!
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix cracks Rodrigues with an open hand slap.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Phoenix moves away
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Phoenix scores with the left hand. Rodrigues knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodrigues looks winded!
Rodrigues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but Rodrigues persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.
Phoenix lands a nice hook to Rodrigues's body. Rodrigues takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodrigues doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigues swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix thuds a left hand into Rodrigues's body.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and moves out of range.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues moves to clinch but Phoenix breaks away
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Rodrigues shakes it off.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodrigues will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diogo Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix lands a jab-cross combination.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodrigues doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodrigues fails to land the takedown.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Phoenix 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.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodrigues's head backwards.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phoenix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phoenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigues can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. Rodrigues takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodrigues doesn't manage to clinch there - Phoenix circles away.
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentino Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Rodrigues was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diogo Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Valentino Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues has his takedown stuffed
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.
A lazy body kick from Rodrigues
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rodrigues might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Phoenix has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
Rodrigues is trying desperately to land a takedown but Phoenix is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rodrigues.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodrigues doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodrigues shoots and misses
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodrigues scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Rodrigues tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix with a hook.
Rodrigues shoots and misses
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigues has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigues moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodrigues with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Phoenix leaves Rodrigues with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Phoenix dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Rodrigues's belly button to the back.
Rodrigues shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues flicks out a counter leg kick but Phoenix steps away.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Valentino Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Rodrigues
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodrigues fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
Valentino Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Rodrigues.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes one on the button.
Nice cross by Phoenix.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phoenix cracks Rodrigues with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues closes the distance but Phoenix moves to the side
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Phoenix coming out on top.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix cracks Rodrigues with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodrigues has his takedown stuffed
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phoenix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodrigues somewhat.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phoenix tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Phoenix. No joy for Rodrigues on that attempt.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Rodrigues fails with the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix throws out a powerful jab.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Rodrigues shakes it off.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix. That snapped Rodrigues's head back.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Rodrigues shakes it off.
Diogo Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentino Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentino Phoenix!
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