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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vulcan Pluto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fox's choice of entrance music: Kalimba. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vulcan Pluto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Fox!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox needs to keep his hands up - Pluto had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Pluto catches Fox right on the button with a cross.
A lazy left from Pluto finds it's target.
Pluto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pluto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fox throws out the jab.
Pluto throwing a counter right hand but Fox manages to avoid it.
A big head kick from Fox and Pluto is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Pluto is rocked!
It looks like Vulcan Pluto has been cut.
Fox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oh Pluto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pluto is trying to control the position but Fox postures up.
Fox throws a big elbow that misses.
Fox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pluto keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
Pluto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pluto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pluto seems to have got his legs back now.
Fox landing with the ground and pound.
Fox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fox postures up in Pluto's guard and throws a big left but Pluto blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Pluto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fox drops back looking for a leg! Pluto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pluto manages to kick Fox off! Fox jumps back into Pluto's guard.
Fox throwing strikes from guard but Pluto blocks nicely.
Fox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fox is looking to work some ground and pound but Pluto has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fox drops back looking for a leg! Pluto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pluto manages to kick Fox off! Fox jumps back into Pluto's guard.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Pluto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fox tries for a takedown but Pluto circles away easily
and Pluto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pluto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pluto somewhat.
Fox moves in looking to clinch but Pluto pushes him off.
Fox throws a sloppy head kick
and Pluto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fox throws a sloppy head kick and Pluto moves out of range easily.
Fox looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pluto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fox misses with a right hand
and Pluto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Fox blocks the leg kick.
A left lands for Pluto.
Pluto drives through with a takedown into Fox's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pluto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pluto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fox on the ground.
Fox looking for a sweep. Not yet Fox, not yet.
Pluto wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Pluto working some strikes from top position.
Fox working for a triangle but Pluto defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fox looking to control.
Fox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pluto is aware though and is defending well.
Pluto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pluto trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox trying to keep a closed guard but Pluto is proving a slippery customer.
Pluto trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Fox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vulcan Pluto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pluto lunges at Fox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fox's hand.
Pluto with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fox.
Pluto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pluto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fox misses with a left hand
and Pluto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fox throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fox lands a head kick!
Fox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pluto scores with a jab to the body.
Fox wants to clinch but Pluto slips to the side
and Pluto counters with a stiff right hand.
Fox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Pluto. That snapped Fox's head back.
A cross from Pluto lands.
Nice shot lands for Pluto.
Fox throws a lazy right hand but Pluto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pluto throwing a counter right hand but Fox manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox throws a head kick that half lands.
Fox throws a sloppy head kick and Pluto moves out of range easily.
Pluto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice straight punches there by Pluto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pluto.
Pluto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pluto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pluto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fox moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Fox.
Fox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pluto blocks it with crossed arms.
Fox is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pluto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pluto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fox prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vulcan Pluto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pluto prevents the takedown attempt.
Pluto is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox with a knee to the head.
Vulcan Pluto's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fox is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fox lands an elbow just above Pluto 's eye.
Pluto is trying to drag Fox to the mat but Fox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fox has picked Pluto up - he's going for a ride! Fox dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pluto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fox.
Fox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fox is keen to just control but Pluto is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fox is trying to control the action in half guard but Pluto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pluto is just riding it out for now. Fox eventually gives up the hold.
Fox wants to control but Pluto is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pluto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fox is looking to stand up but Pluto won't let him.
Fox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pluto lands a body shot.
Pluto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fox.
Fox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pluto cracks Fox with a good jab.
Fox throws a head kick that Pluto semi-blocks.
Fox takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Pluto.
Fox dives in and grabs Pluto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pluto pushes down on Fox's head and hops out.
It looked like Pluto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fox.
Pluto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fox after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vulcan Pluto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pluto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fox moves out of range of the body kick.
Pluto looks to land a combination. Fox sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fox goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mike Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pluto cracks a nice hook into Fox's ribs.
Pluto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pluto lands a jab to Fox's midsection.
Pluto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fox throws a nice head kick!
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 misses with the body kick
and Pluto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fox throws a head kick but Pluto moves out of range.
Pluto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fox tries to clinch up but Pluto circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Pluto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good exchange - Pluto coming out on top.
Pluto connects with the punch.
Pluto is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox lands a leg kick that knocks Pluto off balance momentarily.
Pluto cracks Fox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Pluto.
Pluto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fox eats them both and turns towards Pluto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pluto gets a takedown into half guard.
Pluto is thwarting Fox's attempts to control the position.
Fox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox tries to roll over but Pluto keeps him under control.
Pluto not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pluto stands up from half guard.
Pluto avoids a kick to the body.
Fox takes a swing at Pluto's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fox wants to clinch but Pluto slips to the side
and Pluto counters with a nice uppercut.
Pluto connects with a body shot.
A head kick from Fox lands but Pluto takes it in his stride.
Pluto throws a combination. Fox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Fox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fox throws a sloppy head kick and Pluto moves out of range easily.
Fox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pluto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pluto throws out a leg kick but Fox moves out of range and Pluto only half commits.
Pluto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pluto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pluto scores with a jab.
Pluto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fox, right into the meat.
Pluto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pluto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pluto swats away the attempt to clinch by Fox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pluto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fox eats them both and turns towards Pluto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pluto lands with a cross.
No luck for Fox with that takedown attempt.
Pluto's corner calls for a 1-2. Pluto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pluto looks to land a body kick but Fox moved away.
Pluto lands a nice looking body shot.
Fox scores with a head kick. Pluto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pluto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vulcan Pluto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pluto lands a really nice looking cross but Fox seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox lands a head kick. Pluto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pluto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fox scrambles back to his feet.
Fox takes one to the chin there.
Pluto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vulcan Pluto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Fox!
Mike Fox managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.
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