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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juice Nospmis (ranked 4700 p4p, 4649 weight class) and John Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 588 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juice Nospmis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Cox!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox staying out of range there.
Cox lands a two punch combo.
Cox takes the fight into the clinch.
Cox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cox is looking for a takedown.
Nospmis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cox leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nospmis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cox stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cox.
Nospmis is trying to break the clinch but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox leaning against his opponent.
Nospmis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cox is stalling here.
Come on Cox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Cox.
Nospmis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cox.
Nospmis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cox forces Nospmis back against the cage and clinches.
Cox dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nospmis is trying to break the clinch but Cox is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox has Nospmis pressed against the cage, preventing Nospmis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cox stalls.
Nospmis working hard to break the clinch.
Cox avoiding damage.
Cox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nospmis backwards.
Cox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cox stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Cox.
Cox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nospmis throws out the jab.
Cox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nospmis throws an overhand right that lands on Cox's shoulder, as Cox tries to avoid the shot.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Nospmis.
Cox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nospmis misses with a two punch combination.
Cox displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nospmis gets tackled into the cage by Cox. Cox maintains the clinch.
Cox breaks from the clinch.
Cox forces Nospmis back against the cage and clinches.
Cox has Nospmis pressed against the cage.
Cox has Nospmis pressed against the cage, preventing Nospmis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nospmis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cox.
As Nospmis backs off Cox throws a huge counter combo but Nospmis manages to avoid it all.
Cox lands with a nice combination. Nospmis backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nospmis lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like John Cox has been cut.
Juice Nospmis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nospmis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cox manages to avoid it.
Nospmis misses with a hook
and Cox counters with a left and a right that stings Nospmis.
Juice Nospmis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nospmis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cox clinches.
Nospmis is trying to force a seperation but Cox has the dominant position.
Nospmis is trying to break the clinch but Cox is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Cox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Cox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nospmis looks to land a combination but Cox avoids it well.
Cox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nospmis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nospmis thows a leg kick but Cox checks it
and Cox counters by moving into the clinch.
Cox tries for a takedown but Nospmis manages to get underhooks.
Nospmis is looking to break free of the clinch but Cox has double underhooks.
Cox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cox effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox avoiding damage.
Cox continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nospmis's efforts to push away.
Cox manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Cox to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Cox.
Nospmis tries to bum rush Cox with a series of wild strikes but Cox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nospmis misses with a looping left.
Nospmis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Nospmis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cox doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nospmis in his tracks.
Nospmis throws a hook but Cox blocks it.
Cox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nospmis throws a right hand that Cox ducks under and follows up with a left that Cox also avoids with ease.
Nospmis missing with a left hand there. Cox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Nospmis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nospmis.
Nospmis looks to land a combination. Cox sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nospmis to score with a decent uppercut.
Cox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nospmis stops a takedown attempt from Cox.
Juice Nospmis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nospmis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nospmis is trying to force a seperation but Cox has the dominant position.
Cox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cox connects with a jab.
Cox closes the distance and clinches.
Nospmis is trying to break the clinch but Cox is controlling him.
Nospmis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cox leaning his opponent against the cage.
John Cox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nospmis working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox stalling.
Cox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nospmis is trying to break the clinch but Cox is controlling him.
Nospmis is trying to break the clinch but Cox is controlling him.
Cox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nospmis backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nospmis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nospmis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cox counters with a straight right hand.
Juice Nospmis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nospmis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cox throws out a counter right but Nospmis avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juice Nospmis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Cox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nospmis throws a right hand that misses
and Cox counters with a nice body shot.
Cox throws a series of punches but Nospmis avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Nospmis.
Cox pushes Nospmis up against the cage in a clinch.
Cox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nospmis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nospmis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nospmis up against the cage.
Nospmis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nospmis has had enough of the clinch but Cox keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cox takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nospmis is trying to force a seperation but Cox has the dominant position.
Cox stalling in the clinch.
Nospmis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nospmis being controlled against the cage.
Nospmis is trying to break the clinch but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
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.
A short body shot lands from Cox as the two fighters clinch.
Nospmis letting Cox take a breather here.
Cox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nospmis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nospmis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nospmis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nospmis but Nospmis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Nospmis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nospmis tries to bum rush Cox with a series of wild strikes but Cox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nospmis misses with a leg kick
and Cox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nospmis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cox counters with a three punch combo that has Nospmis backing up. Nospmis nods at Cox to acknowledge the strikes.
Cox moves out of range as Nospmis strikes.
Cox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nospmis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cox throws a body shot but no joy.
Nospmis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nospmis looks to score with a jab to the body but Cox is just out of range.
Nospmis throws a hook but Cox avoids it easily.
Nospmis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nospmis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nospmis slips a jab and a cross from Cox.
Nospmis misses with a shot to the body
and Cox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nospmis throws a right hand that Cox ducks under and follows up with a left that Cox also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Nospmis coming out on top.
Nospmis throws a jab when Cox was well out of range.
Nospmis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nospmis.
Cox defending well as Nospmis loads up on a big left hand.
Nospmis connects with a looping right hand.
Cox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nospmis finds it's way round the side to connect with Cox's head.
Cox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nospmis.
Nospmis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nospmis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nospmis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nospmis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nospmis throws a series of punches but Cox moves out of range.
Nospmis throws a leg kick
and Cox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juice Nospmis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nospmis 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juice Nospmis!
Juice Nospmis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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