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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivana Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox's entrance music is 2nd Round KO. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
214 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iivana Evil!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evil tries to clinch but Fox moves out of range.
Fox swats away the attempt to clinch by Evil.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evil.
Iivana Evil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fox.
Fox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evil's waist but Evil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fox off to one side.
Fox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Evil is looking to reverse the position.
Evil dodges the ground and pound from Fox.
Fox lands a decent elbow from side control.
Evil is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Evil managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is trying to get an arm triangle but Evil is defending well.
Evil wants to control but Fox postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evil, who protects the arm well.
Evil wants to control but Fox postures up.
Fox working the strikes but Evil uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evil is just riding it out for now. Fox eventually gives up the hold.
Fox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fox prevents Evil from improving his position.
Evil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fox thows a huge punch but Evil dodges it nicely.
Fox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evil tries to close the distance and clinch but Fox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evil.
Evil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fox throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Evil was covering up waiting for the punch and Fox finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Evil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fox passes Evil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fox is working away from the top position though.
Evil might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fox kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Evil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evil slaps away a takedown attempt from Fox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evil jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown. Evil tries to sprawl out of it but Fox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evil throws a jab when Fox was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Fox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evil throws a jab when Fox was well out of range.
Evil moves into range and connects with a jab.
Evil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fox circles away quickly and effectively.
Evil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fox.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fox swats away the attempt to clinch by Evil.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evil tries to clinch up.
Fox moves out of range as Evil strikes.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox moves out of range as Evil strikes.
Evil misses with a looping right.
Fox slips under a jab from Evil.
Fox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Evil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Evil drops Fox with a beautiful combination! Fox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Evil is looking for the KO!
Fox is rocked!
Fox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Evil napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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.
Fox misses with the ground and pound.
Fox works to advance to full mount. Evil defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Evil has worked his arm free - good work by Evil!
Fox wants to control but Evil is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evil manages to get back to half guard.
Evil tries to get to full guard but Fox has control of the leg.
Fox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evil's head.
Fox is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fox throwing shots but Evil is blocking nicely.
Fox thows a huge punch but Evil dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evil is looking for a sweep. Fox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fox.
Fox ducks under a wild hook from Evil.
Fox slips under a jab from Evil.
Fox shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Evil is trying to defend but Fox finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Evil trying to hold on to Fox's head to control him but Fox postures up.
Fox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox is working for a submission of some sort.
Fox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Evil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evil keeps working.
Evil is trying to maintain the position but Fox is very close to passing his half guard.
Fox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evil is just riding it out for now. Fox eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iivana Evil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fox is trying to control. Evil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox thows a huge punch but Evil dodges it nicely.
Evil trying to control but Fox postures up.
Fox winds up and cracks Evil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fox is working for a submission of some sort.
Evil is looking to improve his position.
Evil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fox.
Evil is looking for a sweep. Fox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Justin Fox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fox is pressing down on Evil's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evil is holding on for now.
Fox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evil throws a hook but Fox blocks it.
Fox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evil.
Fox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evil sprawls well. Evil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fox gets slowly back to his feet.
Evil misses with a straight right.
Iivana Evil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evil misses with an uppercut. Fox saw that one coming.
Evil punishes Fox's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evil thuds his right hand into Fox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Evil lands a jab.
Fox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evil.
Fox dodges the punch combination from Evil.
Fox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown. Evil tries to sprawl out of it but Fox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evil looks to land a right hand but Fox moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evil stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Evil manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Evil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fox tries to get to full guard but Evil has control of the leg.
Evil throwing shots but Fox is blocking nicely.
Evil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iivana Evil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Evil 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iivana Evil!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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