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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garland Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Krygzas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Krygzas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Garland Fox's chin.
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346 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Garland Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Krygzas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krygzas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Krygzas is trying to break the clinch but Fox is controlling him.
Krygzas breaks the clinch.
Krygzas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fox.
Krygzas manages to break the clinch.
Krygzas throws a nice looking combination but Fox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Krygzas shows good takedown defense.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown. Krygzas tries to sprawl out of it but Fox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krygzas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krygzas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fox counters by moving into the clinch.
Krygzas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krygzas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krygzas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krygzas won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 prevents Krygzas from escaping the position.
Krygzas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krygzas is looking to get back to his feet here but Fox is keeping cool and he's managed to take Krygzas's back.
Fox throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Krygzas is trying to stand back up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fox controlling the positon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krygzas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Fox misses with a punch to the head.
Fox controlling the position well here. Krygzas rolled but Fox kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Krygzas trying to get back to his feet but Fox is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox keeps control of the position easily here as Krygzas tries to buck him off.
Krygzas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Fox throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Fox lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Krygzas hold on?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krygzas wants to get back to his feet.
Fox keeps control of the position easily here as Krygzas tries to buck him off.
Krygzas looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Krygzas is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Fox off. It looks like it's working - Fox slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Krygzas displaying calm under pressure there.
Krygzas throws a combination that misses
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krygzas looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fox is defended easily by Krygzas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garland Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krygzas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fox counters with a head kick. That will keep Krygzas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Artem Krygzas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krygzas misses with a double jab
and Fox counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Garland Fox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krygzas misses with a double jab
and Fox counters with a nice uppercut.
Krygzas throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Fox counter with a right hand.
Krygzas misses with a combination
and Fox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Krygzas wants to get back to his feet.
Fox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krygzas is trying to stand back up but Fox is controlling him
Fox keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krygzas wants to get back to his feet.
Krygzas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox stands up and beckons Krygzas to join him on the feet.
Fox feints and as Krygzas raises his hands in defense, Fox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krygzas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fox is standing up over Krygzas. Krygzas looks to escape but Fox dives into side control.
Krygzas is looking to get back to his feet here but Fox is keeping cool and he's managed to take Krygzas's back.
Fox controlling the position well here. Krygzas rolled but Fox kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krygzas is trying to get back to his feet but Fox has full control of the position and if anything, Krygzas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fox just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fox looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Krygzas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Fox. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Krygzas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krygzas avoids the strikes from Fox.
Krygzas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fox has good solid back control here.
Krygzas looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a shot to the body.
Fox landing with strikes.
Krygzas covers up after that shot from Fox.
Fox has Krygzas flattened out and is raining down punches.
Krygzas is trying to stand back up.
Fox 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Krygzas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garland Fox dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fox goes for a double leg but Krygzas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krygzas continues to drive forward.
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krygzas.
Krygzas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Krygzas's guard now.
Fox prevents Krygzas from getting back to his feet.
Krygzas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krygzas is looking to stand back up but Fox counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Krygzas.
Krygzas is trying to escape back to his feet but Fox uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Garland Fox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fox decides to stand back up.
Fox closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krygzas quickly recovers to half guard.
Krygzas tries to kick Fox off but Fox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fox in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krygzas tries to kick Fox off in order to stand up. Fox Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Krygzas tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Krygzas wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Krygzas's body.
Krygzas is trying to get back to his feet but Fox has full control of the position and if anything, Krygzas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox has got one arm under Krygzas's chin. This could be trouble... Krygzas trying to control the other hand but Fox gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Krygzas has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Garland Fox!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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