PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cant Be Touched by Roy Jones Jr.. Lebowski has chosen The Man in Me 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.

Fox
vs
Lebowski

188 cm
31
205 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

183 cm
22
222 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

[JMFC] 160!

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 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a series of strikes that have Fox backpedaling.

It looks like Brian Fox has been cut.
Fox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lebowski scores with a nice strike.
Lebowski throws a hook to the side of Fox's head but Fox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fox needs to keep his hands up - Lebowski had a free shot at his head there.
Lebowski scores with a punch to the head.
Lebowski scores with a jab.
Lebowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fox.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lebowski throws an off balance right hand
and Fox counters with an inside leg kick.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
Lebowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lebowski thuds his right hand into Fox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lebowski lands a slapping body shot.
Lebowski fails to land with a series of punches.

Fox moves into range and clinches up with Lebowski.
Fox tries to break free but Lebowski pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lebowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lebowski slowing the pace effectively.

Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lebowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Lebowski there.
Lebowski throws a body punch but Fox moves out of range.
Fox avoids the body shot from Lebowski.
Lebowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fox circles away quickly and effectively.
Lebowski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lebowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lebowski misses with a hook.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lebowski.
Lebowski misses with a hook. Fox ducked under it nicely.
Lebowski lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Brian Fox's cut is getting worse.
Fox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lebowski connects with a right hand. Fox shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lebowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fox doesn't seem bothered though.
Lebowski misses with a wild body shot.
Lebowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lebowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lebowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Lebowski dominated that round.
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.

Lebowski tries to keep at a distance but Fox has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lebowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lebowski misses with an uppercut. Fox saw that one coming.
Fox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lebowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Lebowski circles away.
Lebowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lebowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fox was well out of range. Poor timing from Lebowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lebowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jeff Lebowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lebowski misses with a hook.
Brian Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox avoids the body shot from Lebowski.
Lebowski blocks a jab.
Fox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Lebowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fox staying out of range there.
Fox avoids the body shot from Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a hook but Fox avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lebowski throws a lazy right hand but Fox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lebowski misses with a shot to the body
and Fox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Fox throws a series of punches but Lebowski moves out of range.
Lebowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fox throws out the jab.
Lebowski misses the body punch
and Lebowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lebowski throws a combination that misses

and Fox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lebowski won't be happy with that.
Lebowski is breathing heavily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fox is putting a hurting on Lebowski here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lebowski wants to take a breather but Fox is having none of it.
Fox wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lebowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lebowski.
Lebowski passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox is controlling an arm, preventing Lebowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fox is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lebowski looking for a guillotine from mount but Fox is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Fox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Fox's cut.
That's time! Fox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lebowski cracks a nice hook into Fox's ribs.
Lebowski throws a big shot that misses.
Lebowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Fox is just out of range.
Fox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lebowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lebowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jeff Lebowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lebowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fox manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lebowski throws an off balance right hand
and Fox counters with a straight right hand.
Fox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lebowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lebowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lebowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lebowski. Fox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lebowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Fox.
Fox lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lebowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Lebowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fox.
Fox tries to clinch but Lebowski moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Lebowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lebowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lebowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Lebowski misses.
Fox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Fox tries to clinch but Lebowski moves out of range.
Lebowski tests Fox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lebowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fox moves to clinch but Lebowski breaks away
and Lebowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Lebowski throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Fox counters with a crisp one two that drops Lebowski! Fox thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lebowski to his feet! Lebowski is in big trouble!

Lebowski is rocked!
Fox throws a series of punches but Lebowski moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox throws a hook but Lebowski blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fox has time to react.
Lebowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Fox ducks under a wild hook from Lebowski.
Fox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fox swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lebowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Fox.
I think Fox 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jeff Lebowski!