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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Gorevictius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox has chosen Cant Be Touched by Roy Jones Jr. as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demetrius Gorevictius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fox!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorevictius is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorevictius moves away.
Gorevictius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fox sprawls well initially but Gorevictius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fox wants to get back to his feet.
Gorevictius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gorevictius is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fox has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fox!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gorevictius has a closed guard, preventing Fox from standing up.
Gorevictius has his foot on Fox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fox works his way back into a safe position though.
Gorevictius isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fox stacks Gorevictius on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fox!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fox is looking to take a break and control but Gorevictius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorevictius is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fox is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gorevictius manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gorevictius trying to control from the bottom.
Fox is tying to control. Gorevictius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fox prevents Gorevictius from standing back up.
Fox prevents Gorevictius from improving his position.
Fox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gorevictius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gorevictius is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fox stands up from half guard.
Demetrius Gorevictius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorevictius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorevictius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fox is fending him off so far but Gorevictius persists. Nope, Fox circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorevictius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fox but Fox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fox.
Fox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Brian Fox has been cut.
Fox blocks a head kick by Gorevictius.
Gorevictius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
Gorevictius swats away the attempt to clinch by Fox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorevictius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fox counters with a three punch combo that has Gorevictius backing up. Gorevictius nods at Fox to acknowledge the strikes.
Gorevictius throws a head kick that misses
and Fox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gorevictius throws a head kick that misses
and Fox counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gorevictius!
Fox controlling the pace for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gorevictius is looking to escape.
Gorevictius tries to hold on but Fox postures up.
Fox prevents Gorevictius from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to control but Gorevictius wriggling away.
Gorevictius wants to hold on but Fox pushes him away.
Gorevictius is trying to escape the mount.
Gorevictius slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gorevictius is trying to maintain the position but Fox is very close to passing his half guard.
Gorevictius is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fox is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gorevictius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gorevictius wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorevictius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fox manages to get himself to full guard.
Gorevictius stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Fox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Fox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gorevictius throws an off balance right hand
and Fox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorevictius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorevictius tries for a takedown but Fox circles away easily
and Fox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gorevictius thinking.
Fox shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gorevictius manages to get to full guard.
Fox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gorevictius working for submissions but it's allowed Fox to get to half guard.
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!
Gorevictius wants to get back to his feet.
Fox is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorevictius tries to get to full guard but Fox has control of the leg.
Fox wants to take a breather but Gorevictius is having none of it.
Brian Fox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gorevictius is looking for a sweep. Fox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gorevictius is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fox pulls his head out easily.
Fox is looking to take a break and control but Gorevictius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gorevictius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gorevictius throws a lazy head kick
and Fox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gorevictius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fox avoids the head kick by Gorevictius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorevictius tries a head kick but it misses.
Fox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fox.
Gorevictius is rocked!
Fox misses with a body kick.
Gorevictius tries to clinch but Fox moves away
and Fox counters with a head kick that drops Gorevictius - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Oh Gorevictius is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fox stands up out of the half guard.
Gorevictius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fox. That one must have hurt.
Fox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gorevictius seems to have got his legs back now.
Gorevictius throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fox counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gorevictius!
Gorevictius is trying to stand.
Gorevictius wants to hold on but Fox pushes him away.
Gorevictius is trying to escape the mount.
Gorevictius is squirming around, avoiding Fox's attempts to control the action.
Gorevictius regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorevictius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gorevictius is staying active underneath Fox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gorevictius manages to get to full guard.
Fox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gorevictius is proving hard to escape from.
Gorevictius is looking for a triangle but Fox pushes his legs off easily.
Gorevictius has a closed guard, preventing Fox from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fox stands up from Gorevictius's guard - Fox perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gorevictius.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Gorevictius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorevictius looks for the body kick but Fox saw that one coming.
Gorevictius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gorevictius tries to clinch
and Fox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick by Gorevictius misses
and Fox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Gorevictius.
Gorevictius changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Fox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gorevictius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fox moves into the clinch.
Fox manages to break the clinch.
Gorevictius throws a head kick that misses.
Fox cracks a nice hook into Gorevictius's ribs.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown. Gorevictius tries to sprawl out of it but Fox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gorevictius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorevictius fails with the takedown
and Fox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gorevictius wants to get back to his feet.
Gorevictius gets back to full guard.
Fox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gorevictius wants to sweep here but Fox controlling him for the moment.
Gorevictius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox wants to get up but he can't break Gorevictius's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gorevictius keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
Fox wants to stand but Gorevictius has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fox decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fox keeps the fight on the outside.
Gorevictius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fox throws a combination. Gorevictius tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
No luck for Gorevictius with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Gorevictius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox throws a nice looking combination but Gorevictius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorevictius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gorevictius rather than just go for the knockout.
Gorevictius misses with a head kick.
Gorevictius shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Gorevictius or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox which made him look bad.
Gorevictius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gorevictius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fox counters with a low kick, right behind Gorevictius 's knee.
Demetrius Gorevictius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox forces Gorevictius back against the ropes and clinches.
Gorevictius landing knees to the head.
Gorevictius tries to land a knee to the head but Fox blocks with his arms.
Gorevictius tries to land a knee to the head but Fox blocks with his arms.
Gorevictius misses with a knee to the head.
Fox is looking to break free of the clinch but Gorevictius has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gorevictius tries a knee to the head but Fox blocks it.
Gorevictius tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gorevictius breaks the clinch.
Gorevictius fails with the takedown
and Fox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gorevictius won't be happy with that.
Gorevictius sneaks out the side door and pushes Fox away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gorevictius dodges the punch combination from Fox.
A head kick lands from Gorevictius that sends Fox to the canvas. Fox tries to scramble back to his feet but Gorevictius brings him back down into side control.
Fox is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorevictius decides to stand back up. Gorevictius steps back and let's Fox get back to his feet.
Fox is still on wobbly legs! Can Gorevictius finish him?
Gorevictius fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Gorevictius with that takedown attempt.
Fox seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Gorevictius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from Fox sends Gorevictius down but not out. Fox dives into side control looking to finish.
Fox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorevictius keeps working.
Gorevictius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gorevictius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gorevictius wants to pass the guard but Fox is defending well.
Gorevictius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fox manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Fox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fox 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Fox!
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hype
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