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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Public Enemy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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177 cm
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168 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Public Enemy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Fox!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enemy dodges the punch combination from Fox.
Fox's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Enemy walks into a jab.
Enemy dodges the punch combination from Fox.
Fox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Fox misses its intended target.
Fox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Fox does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enemy tries to close the distance and clinch but Fox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Enemy tries to clinch up but Fox circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox swinging wildly here.
Enemy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Enemy lands an elbow inside.
Fox has hold of one of Enemy's legs. Enemy is fighting the takedown attempt but Fox gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Enemy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fox is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Enemy throws an elbow but it misses.
Fox wants to take the fight to the mat but Enemy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Enemy lands an elbow just above Fox 's eye.
Enemy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Enemy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fox's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enemy lands an elbow inside that Fox shrugs off.
Enemy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fox gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Enemy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fox keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Enemy after a bit of a struggle.
Fox looks winded!
Enemy looking to stall.
Fox has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Enemy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Public Enemy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox.
Fox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Enemy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Enemy is looking to control Fox's arms but Fox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Enemy has his back to the cage.
Enemy lands an elbow just above Fox 's eye.
Fox blocks the elbow strike.
Enemy lands a damaging elbow.
Enemy lands a nice elbow.
Enemy lands an elbow just above Fox 's eye.
Fox takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enemy lands with a light punch inside.
Enemy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Enemy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enemy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fox blocks the elbow strike.
Enemy lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Enemy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fox's brow.
Fox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Enemy lands an elbow inside.
Enemy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Enemy lands an elbow inside that Fox shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Enemy throws an elbow but misses.
Enemy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fox has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Enemy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Enemy breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enemy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enemy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fox's half guard.
Enemy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enemy decides to stand up.
Enemy wants to clinch up but Fox keeps it at a distance.
Fox looks to score with a jab to the body but Enemy is just out of range.
Fox cracks Enemy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fox thows a body shot but no joy.
Fox swats away the attempt to clinch by Enemy.
Enemy moves into the clinch.
Enemy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Enemy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Enemy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Enemy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Enemy moves in looking to clinch but Fox pushes him off.
Fox misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enemy shoots for a double leg takedown but Fox sprawls well. He's pushed Enemy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Enemy is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enemy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enemy dives in and scores a takedown into Fox's 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!
Enemy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fox wants to stand up but Enemy is controlling him.
Enemy stands and steps away. Fox gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fox keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fox keeps the fight on the outside.
Enemy doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Enemy moves into the clinch.
Enemy misses with an elbow over the top.
Enemy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enemy tries to clinch up
and Fox counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Public Enemy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Enemy is looking to clinch.
Fox lands a lovely overhand right.
Enemy takes the fight into the clinch.
Fox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Enemy prevents it.
Fox blocks an elbow strike.
Fox can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Enemy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enemy.
Fox tries to score a body lock takedown but Enemy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Public Enemy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox.
Enemy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enemy clinches up against the cage.
Fox is looking to take this one to the mat.
Enemy manages to break the clinch.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Enemy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Enemy tries to close the distance and clinch but Fox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Public Enemy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enemy tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enemy moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Enemy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fox tightens his grip and picks Enemy up, before dumping him to the ground. Enemy manages to land in guard.
Fox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Enemy pushes Fox off and scrambles back to his feet.
Enemy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Public Enemy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enemy tries to clinch up.
Fox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fox swats away the attempt to clinch by Enemy.
Enemy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fox, pushing him back against the cage.
Enemy breaks from the clinch.
Enemy tries to clinch
and Fox counters with a shoot takedown. Enemy fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enemy pushes Fox off and scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enemy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enemy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fox swats away the attempt to clinch by Enemy.
Fox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enemy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Enemy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fox scores with a hook to the body. Enemy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Enemy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enemy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enemy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enemy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Enemy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enemy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Enemy wants to clinch up but Fox keeps it at a distance.
Enemy avoids the body shot from Fox.
Enemy tries to clinch up.
Steve Fox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Fox. Those never looked like landing.
Fox throws a big shot that misses.
Enemy is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it.
Fox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Enemy tries to clinch up but Fox circles away and keeps his distance.
Enemy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enemy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fox is trying to defend but Enemy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Enemy decides to stand up.
Enemy doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enemy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Enemy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fox moves into the clinch.
Public Enemy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Enemy breaks from the clinch.
Enemy rushes Fox and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Enemy working aggressively here.
Enemy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Enemy tries to clinch but Fox is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fox tests Enemy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Enemy dodges the punch combination from Fox.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Enemy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Fox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Enemy doesn't seem phased though.
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 Public Enemy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fox keeps the fight on the outside.
Enemy tries to clinch but Fox is having none of it.
Enemy tries to clinch up but Fox circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enemy was well out of range. Poor timing from Fox.
Fox swats away the attempt to clinch by Enemy.
Enemy doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
Enemy tries to clinch up
and Fox counters with a single leg into guard. Enemy didn't expect that.
Fox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Enemy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Enemy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enemy forces Fox back against the cage and clinches.
Fox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Enemy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Enemy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enemy tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Enemy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enemy wants to clinch.
Enemy tries to clinch up but Fox circles away and keeps his distance.
Enemy avoids the body shot from Fox.
Enemy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enemy closes the distance and clinches.
Enemy is pressed up against the cage. Fox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Enemy down to the mat. Enemy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Enemy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fox keeps the fight on the outside.
Fox works Enemy's body with a nice hook.
Enemy tries to clinch up.
Enemy tries to clinch but Fox moves out of range.
Enemy moves in looking to clinch but Fox pushes him off.
Enemy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fox can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enemy lands a couple of elbows.
Enemy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fox swats away the attempt to clinch by Enemy.
Fox swats away the attempt to clinch by Enemy.
Public Enemy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Enemy doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enemy clinches up against the cage.
Fox blocks an elbow strike from Enemy.
Fox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Public Enemy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox.
Enemy breaks the clinch.
Fox keeps the fight on the outside.
Enemy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enemy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Enemy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fox thuds his right hand into Enemy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Fox finds it's way through Enemy's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enemy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enemy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fox.
Enemy wants to clinch.
Enemy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enemy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fox throws a looping overhand right but Enemy ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enemy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enemy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fox stuffs the takedown attempt from Enemy. Enemy gets slowly back to his feet.
Fox lands a lovely overhand right.
Enemy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enemy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enemy misses with an elbow strike.
Enemy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fox drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Enemy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steve Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Enemy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Public Enemy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Enemy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Public Enemy!
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energy
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