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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between randy jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, randy jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Fox!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox wants to clinch up but jackson keeps it at a distance.
Fox misses with a looping right.
jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fox sprawls well. Fox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fox with a knee to the head.
It looks like randy jackson has been cut.
jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Fox is blocking nicely.
jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fox just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for randy jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Fox.
Fox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fox throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fox connects with a knee to the head.
Fox lands a knee to the body.
jackson is breathing heavily.
Fox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fox throws an elbow but misses.
jackson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fox counters with an outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fox throws a hook but jackson blocks it.
Steve Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
jackson ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
Fox clinches up against the cage.
jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Fox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fox working jackson over with knees to the body.
Fox connects with a nasty looking knee right to jackson's face.
Fox throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox connects with a knee to the head.
Fox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fox misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by Fox.
Fox misses with an elbow strike.
jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fox breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Fox. No joy for jackson on that attempt.
Fox forces jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Fox unloads a knee to the mid-section. jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fox connects with a knee to the head.
Fox landing knees to the head.
jackson is working for takedown but Fox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fox wants to stall.
Fox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fox misses with a knee to the head.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
jackson wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fox.
Fox pulls guard successfully.
jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fox pushes jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
jackson in side control, throwing shots but Fox defends.
Fox is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fox takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fox is pushing jackson's head away, looking to escape. jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
jackson landing strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
jackson trying to control the action but Fox is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on randy jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
jackson misses with a body kick.
jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Fox with a knee to the head.
Fox manages to break the clinch.
jackson wants to clinch but Fox slips to the side
and Fox counters by clinching up.
jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Fox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fox has jackson pushed against the cage.
Fox is pressed up against the cage. jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fox down to the mat. Fox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Fox misses.
Fox closes the distance and pushes jackson back into the cage.
Fox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox gets underhooks to prevent jackson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for randy jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox connects with a knee to the head.
Fox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
jackson looks to land a combination but Fox avoids it well.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fox as he jumps to the side.
jackson wants to clinch but Fox slips to the side
and Fox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox which made him look bad.
jackson checks a leg kick.
Fox instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fox successfully pulls guard.
Fox scrambles and gets back to his feet.
randy jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Fox counters by moving into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Fox.
jackson manages to break the clinch.
jackson tries to clinch up
and Fox counters by clinching up.
jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Fox is blocking nicely.
Fox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by jackson as Fox tries to tie him up.
Fox connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Fox.
Fox dodges an elbow strike from jackson.
jackson misses with a knee to the head.
jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fox prevents it.
Fox scores with a knee to the head.
Fox with a knee to the head.
Fox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fox tries to pull guard but jackson won't allow it.
jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fox tries to land knees in the clinch but jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Fox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
jackson gets control of Fox's arms and successfully pulls guard. jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fox wants it to stay on the feet.
Fox gets a clinch.
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten jackson somewhat.
Fox wants to clinch up but jackson keeps it at a distance.
jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Fox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fox throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on randy jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
jackson tries to score with a low kick but Fox moves his leg out of the way.
jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Fox sprawls well. He's pushed jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fox is fending him off so far but jackson persists. Nope, Fox circles away and we're back to standing.
jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fox wants to clinch up but jackson keeps it at a distance.
Fox is looking to clinch.
jackson throws a leg kick but Fox checks it.
randy jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fox tries to clinch but jackson is having none of it.
jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fox.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
jackson misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for randy jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Fox.
Fox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fox lands a knee to the head.
Fox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fox lands a knee to the head.
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Fox misses the target.
Fox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but jackson blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox avoids the elbow strike from jackson, against the cage.
jackson has had enough of the clinch but Fox keeps him there for the moment.
jackson tries to pull guard but Fox holds him up against the cage and eventually jackson drops back down to his feet.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fox working jackson over with knees to the body.
Fox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Fox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fox throws a head kick that misses.
jackson clinches up against the cage.
Steve Fox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fox walks away with a smile on his face. jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
jackson tries to clinch up but Fox circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Fox sprawls well. He's pushed jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
jackson dives in and grabs Fox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes down on jackson's head and hops out.
jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fox tries to avoid it but jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fox to the ground. Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fox takes a swing at jackson's ribcage but misses.
jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fox's waist but Fox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing jackson off to one side.
Fox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fox misses with a knee strike.
jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fox throws a shot from downtown. jackson moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jackson wants to clinch
and Fox counters by clinching up.
A knee to the head by Fox.
jackson tries to pull guard but Fox won't allow it.
randy jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fox scores with a knee to the head.
Fox looking to throw knees to the head but jackson is blocking nicely.
jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Fox gets an underhook and turns jackson into the cage.
jackson avoids the elbow strike from Fox, against the cage.
jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fox is keeping busy.
Fox is pressed up against the cage. jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fox down to the mat. Fox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox tries to clinch up but jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily.
jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fox circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Fox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fox 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 Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Fox!
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energy
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