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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between New York Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Megan Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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167 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
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182 cm
23
170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, New York Strangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Megan Fox!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Strangler misses.
Strangler misses with a wild body shot.
Fox tries to bum rush Strangler with a series of wild strikes but Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good exchange - Strangler coming out on top.
Fox throws a head kick that misses.
Fox moves out of range of the body kick.
Fox throws the left hand but Strangler avoids the punch easily.
Fox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strangler counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fox!
Fox wants to control but Strangler is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fox tries to lock up and control but Strangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strangler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fox tries to hold on but Strangler postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fox because Strangler loaded up on that one.
Fox holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Strangler tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fox wants to control but Strangler is having none of it.
Fox is looking to improve his position but Strangler isn't that keen on the idea.
Strangler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fox can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Strangler forces the positional change into back control.
Strangler is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fox staying busy and making it hard for Strangler to control.
Strangler tightening his grip on Fox, looking for the choke.
Fox wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler wants to control but Fox is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strangler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fox defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fox can't escape the position.
Fox rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Strangler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strangler trying to pass the guard but Fox defending well.
Strangler is nestled in close to Fox, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox keeping hold of Strangler's head, controlling as best he can.
Strangler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Strangler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strangler stalling.
Strangler 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.
Strangler seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Strangler wants to take a breather but Fox is having none of it.
Fox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fox is trying to maintain the position but Strangler is very close to passing his half guard.
Fox is holding on to half guard well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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.
Strangler misses with a body shot.
Fox shoots and misses
and Strangler counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fox!
Fox looks gassed!
Fox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strangler looking to control but Fox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strangler cracks Fox with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Strangler raining down hammerfists from mount.
Strangler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Strangler with a couple of short strikes.
Strangler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fox manages to avoid the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strangler wants to control but Fox is keeping him busy.
Fox is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
New York Strangler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Strangler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Strangler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strangler wants to control but Fox is keeping him busy.
Strangler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fox gets back to half guard.
Strangler wants to control but Fox is keeping him busy.
Fox trying to hold on to Strangler's head to control him but Strangler postures up.
Strangler stands up and beckons Fox to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strangler wants to stand and escape but Fox is having none of it.
Strangler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strangler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fox manages to get himself to full guard.
Fox 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.
Fox pulls Strangler in close to prevent any damage.
Strangler pushes down on Fox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strangler seems to be working for a kimura but Fox defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fox working for a triangle but Strangler defends it easily.
Fox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fox is working an open guard so Strangler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fox with a poor takedown
and Strangler counters with a shoot takedown. Fox fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strangler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fox has escaped and now he's on top!
Strangler is trying to control the position but Fox postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Fox tries to free his leg and advance position but Strangler is retaining full guard.
Fox won't allow Strangler to sweep him here.
Fox trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Strangler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Strangler working for a triangle but Fox defends it easily.
Strangler trying to keep a closed guard but Fox is proving a slippery customer.
Fox stands and throws Strangler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Strangler is trying to control Fox's posture but Fox avoids it.
New York Strangler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strangler struggling a bit here.
Strangler is looking to regain half guard here but Fox keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strangler is trying to control Fox's posture but Fox avoids it.
Strangler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
New York Strangler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fox enables Strangler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fox manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fox has Strangler pulled in close to control his posture.
Strangler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fox controls Strangler momentarily but Strangler frees himself.
Strangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strangler is aware though and is defending well.
Strangler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fox's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strangler drops back looking for a leg! Fox is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fox manages to kick Strangler off! Strangler jumps back into Fox's guard.
Fox working for a triangle but Strangler defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Strangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
Strangler tries to stand but Fox is controlling from the bottom.
Strangler preventing the sweep.
Fox wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fox controls Strangler momentarily but Strangler frees himself.
Fox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fox has a closed guard, preventing Strangler from standing up.
Strangler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strangler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strangler stopping the sweep attempt from Fox.
Strangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strangler has gone for a leg lock! Fox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strangler's guard.
Fox is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strangler wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strangler wants to hit a switch here but Fox passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Strangler there!
Fox prevents Strangler from getting the reversal.
Fox working for a submission but Strangler is keeping him at bay.
Fox wants to finish this one by submission but Strangler is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fox.
Strangler is squirming around, avoiding Fox's attempts to control the action.
Strangler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox keeping full guard, as Strangler tries to pass.
Strangler advances to half guard.
Strangler is stalling here. Fox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Strangler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Strangler regains half guard.
Strangler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strangler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fox manages to get himself to full guard.
Fox trying to control the position.
Megan Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
New York Strangler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strangler 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... New York Strangler!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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