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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damien Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kanye West ft. Jay-Z - Who Gon Stop Me?. Phoenix has chosen Phoenix 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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180 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barksdale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phoenix lands a head kick!
It looks like Damien Barksdale has been cut.
Barksdale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the liver by Barksdale. Beautiful body shot.
Phoenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barksdale feinted with a counter takedown.
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barksdale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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 leaves Barksdale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phoenix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Barksdale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Simon Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Barksdale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lion's Den in the buildup to the fight.
Barksdale closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Phoenix's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix looking to control.
Phoenix has control of Barksdale's left arm, preventing Barksdale from doing any damage.
Phoenix trying to control the position.
Barksdale sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barksdale controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale working some strikes from top position.
Phoenix pulls Barksdale in to control the position.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barksdale stands and throws Phoenix's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barksdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phoenix keeps working.
Barksdale tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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 is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barksdale passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Phoenix!
Barksdale in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barksdale looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barksdale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phoenix is looking to escape.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position but Barksdale isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is still trying to improve position.
Barksdale with shots to the head and body - Phoenix looks very uncomfortable down there.
Phoenix is trying desperately to improve position.
Barksdale lands a big elbow.
Barksdale controlling the position easily from mount.
Barksdale scoring with strikes but Phoenix is staying in there.
Barksdale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phoenix in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Barksdale dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barksdale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phoenix's sensitive parts.
Phoenix moves out of range as Barksdale strikes.
Barksdale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Barksdale closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barksdale trying to control the position but Phoenix is working away.
Check out the look on Barksdale's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Phoenix is looking to regain half guard here but Barksdale keeps moving and retains side control.
Barksdale lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Phoenix down.
Barksdale tries to advance to mount but Phoenix denies him.
Barksdale cracks Phoenix with a big right hand but Phoenix just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale grinds an elbow into Phoenix's temple.
Barksdale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Phoenix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barksdale works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Phoenix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barksdale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barksdale controlling the position from side mount.
Phoenix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barksdale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barksdale working away.
Barksdale has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barksdale wants to control but Phoenix is keeping him busy.
Barksdale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phoenix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix struggling a bit here.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
Phoenix taking punishment in the form of punches.
Phoenix stops Barksdale from passing to mount.
Barksdale takes a little break here. Phoenix wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
Phoenix manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barksdale's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Barksdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barksdale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Phoenix!
Barksdale looking to control but Phoenix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Phoenix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barksdale controlling the position easily from mount.
Phoenix takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Phoenix is working to get back to half guard.
Phoenix is bucking up trying to escape but Barksdale cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barksdale controlling his opponent.
Phoenix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barksdale landing punches.
Barksdale lands a big shot there that rocks Phoenix but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Damien Barksdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barksdale lands a heavy elbow.
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 is in a horrible position here. Barksdale smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barksdale lands a big elbow.
Phoenix is rocked!
Barksdale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Phoenix is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Barksdale dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Barksdale.
Phoenix gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Barksdale gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Phoenix is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Barksdale!
Damien Barksdale made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.
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hype
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RATING
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