PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anil Khandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Darren Cox has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cox
vs
Khandro

200 cm
21
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Anil Khandro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox scores with a decent looking hook.
Cox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khandro.
Cox throws a right hand that Khandro ducks under and follows up with a left that Khandro also avoids with ease.
A combination from Cox does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khandro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cox fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cox.
Cox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khandro moves away.
Horrible takedown by Cox or perhaps it was just good defense by Khandro which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox misses with a body shot.
Darren Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox looks to score with a jab to the body but Khandro is just out of range.
Cox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cox misses with a looping left.
Cox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khandro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khandro stuffs the takedown.
Khandro stuffs the takedown.
Khandro tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khandro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cox tries to clinch

and Khandro counters by moving into the clinch.
Khandro is pushing Cox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Khandro's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cox can't break the clinch.
Cox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khandro prevents it.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Khandro keeps him there for the moment.
Cox wants to get back to striking at distance but Khandro won't allow it.
Cox wants a takedown.
Cox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cox wants to get back to striking at distance but Khandro won't allow it.
Cox tries to score a body lock takedown but Khandro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cox is breathing heavily.
Khandro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cox is looking to break free of the clinch but Khandro has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox is looking to break free of the clinch but Khandro has double underhooks.
Khandro is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anil Khandro.
Khandro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cox falls off balance throwing a combination

and Khandro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cox is trying to break the clinch but Khandro has him pressed against the cage.
Khandro prevents Cox from breaking the clinch.
Cox has Khandro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khandro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khandro is pressed up against the cage. Cox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khandro down to the mat. Khandro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Cox with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Khandro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khandro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cox is trying to drag Khandro to the mat but Khandro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cox drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khandro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khandro controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anil Khandro dominated that round.
That's time! Cox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Khandro takes the fight into the clinch.
Khandro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cox can't get the takedown.
Khandro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Khandro keeps him there for the moment.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Khandro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cox tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anil Khandro.
Cox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Khandro counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox has Khandro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khandro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cox goes for a takedown attempt but Khandro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cox throws a combination that misses

and Khandro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cox can't break the clinch.
Cox tries to break the clinch but Khandro is controlling the position.
Khandro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cox.
Cox goes for a takedown attempt but Khandro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Darren Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cox throws an overhand right that lands on Khandro's shoulder, as Khandro tries to avoid the shot.
Cox misses the shot to the body.
Cox with a poor takedown

and Khandro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khandro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khandro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Khandro keeps him there for the moment.
Cox is looking to break free of the clinch but Khandro has double underhooks.
Cox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khandro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cox tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Khandro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Khandro slowing the pace effectively.
Cox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khandro has him pressed against the cage.
Cox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khandro taking a breather.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Khandro keeps him there for the moment.
Khandro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cox up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khandro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cox.
Cox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khandro has him pressed against the cage.
Khandro stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anil Khandro.
Cox fails with the takedown.
Cox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Cox tries to keep at a distance but Khandro has taken the fight into the clinch.

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.
Cox wants to break free but Khandro has control.
Cox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khandro has him pressed against the cage.
Khandro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cox up against the cage.
Cox wants a takedown but no success here.
Khandro slows down the pace here.
Khandro prevents the takedown attempt.
Khandro is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anil Khandro.
Cox shoots in and drives through. Khandro sprawls well.
Cox circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anil Khandro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cox wants to clinch but Khandro slips to the side

and Khandro counters by moving into the clinch.
Cox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khandro stalling in the clinch.
Cox is working for takedown but Khandro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Khandro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khandro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cox is trying to break free.
Cox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khandro prevents Cox from breaking the clinch.
Cox looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khandro stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Khandro keeps him there for the moment.
Khandro prevents Cox from breaking the clinch.
Cox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khandro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khandro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khandro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cox.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khandro is struggling to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cox is looking to break free of the clinch but Khandro has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khandro prevents Cox from breaking the clinch.
Cox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cox tries to break the clinch but Khandro is controlling the position.
Khandro slowing the pace effectively.
Cox can't break the clinch.
Khandro gets underhooks to prevent Cox's takedown attempt.
Khandro has Cox pressed against the cage.
Cox wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Khandro taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anil Khandro.
Cox swinging wilding here.
Cox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khandro but Khandro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khandro is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.
A jab from Cox misses.
Cox shoots in looking for a takedown. Khandro tries to sprawl out of it but Cox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khandro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to clinch but Khandro slips to the side

and Khandro counters by moving into the clinch.
Khandro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Khandro continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Cox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khandro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anil Khandro.
A big left from Cox misses.
Cox has his takedown stuffed

and Khandro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khandro.
Anil Khandro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khandro slows down the pace here.
Cox wants to get back to striking at distance but Khandro won't allow it.
Khandro effectively controlling the action here.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Khandro keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khandro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cox is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khandro keeps control of Cox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khandro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khandro receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anil Khandro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khandro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anil Khandro!