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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nik Fox (ranked 25699 p4p, 4478 weight class) and Dylan Batt (ranked 550 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Nik Fox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dylan Batt's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nik Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dylan Batt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batt instigates a clinch.
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Batt.
Batt closes the distance and clinches.
Batt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Batt wants a takedown but no success here.
Batt is trying to break the clinch but Fox is controlling him.
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batt pushes Fox up against the cage in a clinch.
Fox tries to pull guard but Batt won't allow it.
Batt misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batt breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batt is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox drives through and clinches with Batt against the cage.
Batt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fox after a bit of a struggle.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Batt.
Fox can't get the takedown.
Batt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fox controlling the action here for a moment.
Batt wants to get back to striking at distance but Fox won't allow it.
Batt wants to get back to striking at distance but Fox won't allow it.
Fox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batt tries to pull guard but Fox holds him up against the cage and eventually Batt drops back down to his feet.
Batt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batt breaks from the clinch.
Batt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fox is looking for a counter combo.
Batt shoots in for a double leg but Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Batt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fox sprawls well. Fox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batt gets slowly back to his feet.
Batt shoots in looking for a takedown. Fox tries to sprawl out of it but Batt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Batt tries to clinch but Fox moves out of range.
Batt goes for a double leg but Fox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fox continues to drive forward.
Batt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox stuffs the takedown.
Batt looks winded!
Batt lands with a kick to the temple. Fox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fox instigates a clinch.
Batt taking a breather.
Fox breaks from the clinch.
Batt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Batt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fox is trying to control the position but Batt postures up.
Batt wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Batt tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
Batt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Batt working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox keeping full guard, as Batt tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Fox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Batt. Beautiful body shot.
Batt throws a series of punches but Fox moves out of range.
Batt tries to clinch up but Fox circles away and keeps his distance.
Batt tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Fox. Those never looked like landing.
Fox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fox as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fox avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fox throws a head kick but Batt moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fox avoids it really well and circles away.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Batt.
Batt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Batt is working to tighten his grip on Fox's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fox has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Batt is really squeezing tight and eventually Fox passes out! Batt breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dylan Batt!
Dylan Batt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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