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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 cm
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285 lbs
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184 cm
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nigel York! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Fox! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fox misses with a two punch combination.
York cracks a nice hook into Fox's ribs. Fox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. York misses with the combination.
York changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. York dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Steve Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fox looks gassed! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fox takes one on the button. Fox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. York throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. York lunges at Fox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fox's hand. Fox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. York connects with a body shot. York fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. York sizes up Fox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. York ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A shot to the liver by York. Beautiful body shot. York fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. York lands a nice shot to the body.
Fox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round. York dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A shot to the liver by York. Beautiful body shot. York connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. York lands a jab to Fox's midsection. York lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. York lands a slapping body shot.
York scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. York connects with a body shot. York throws a shot to the body.
Fox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. York scores with a jab. Fox acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Fox takes a body punch but keeps moving. Fox looks for a takedown but York sprawls well. Nigel York is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. York throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab by York. No luck for Fox with that takedown attempt. Nigel York has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox. York lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. York scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. York smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Fox is trying desperately to land a takedown but York is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fox. York paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Fox walks into a jab. Fox moves forwards but York connects with a nice, crisp jab. York throws a shot to the body.
York lands with a nice body punch. York digs a good hook to Fox's body.
York throws a good cross that connects.
York lands with a nice body punch. Good standup being displayed there by York as he connects with a hook. York works over Fox's head and body with a nice combination. Fox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. York tries to avoid it but Fox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag York to the ground. York escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Fox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. York lands with a cross. York scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round. York lands a right hook to the body.
York throws a shot to the body.
York is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. The crowd cheers as York lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fox doesn't seem phased though. York with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
York throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. York stuns Fox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. York throws a series of strikes that have Fox backpedaling.
York lands a nice shot to the body.
York lands a two punch combo.
York scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. York scores to the head and body with a nice combination! York tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault. York misses with a looping left. Fox misses with a low kick. Fox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by York.
Fox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with York but York pushes him off and we're back to square one. York is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Fox shoots in for a takedown but York shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. York is looking to wear down Fox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. York lands a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fox misses with a double jab
and York connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. York is working the combinations to good effect here. Fox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. York scores with a body shot.
Fox misses with a takedown letting York counter with a right hand. York lands with a hook. Fox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. York works over Fox's head and body with a nice combination. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! York lands a head shot. York checks the leg kick. Fox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Fox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel York dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
York stuns Fox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Fox throws a combination that misses and York counters with a left to the body. Fox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. York connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. York scores with a hook to the body. Fox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. York stuns Fox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Fox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. York comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Fox thows a leg kick but York checks it and York counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
York closes the distance and lands a one-two. This has been an exciting period of action! York thuds a left hand into Fox's body. York digs a good hook to Fox's body.
York digs a good hook to Fox's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Danga de danga de dang - York scores with a four punch combination! Fox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by York. York wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. York lands a nice hook to Fox's body. Fox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Fox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Fox with a lazy takedown attempt and York counters with an inside leg kick. York lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by York. York lands a glancing blow to the side of Fox's head. York scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fox doesn't seem bothered though. York throws a series of strikes that have Fox backpedaling.
Nigel York is winning the standup battle so far. A jab from York does it's job there. York throws a combination. Fox tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Fox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. York is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fox can do to turn this around? Fox with a poor takedown and York counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Good work by York as he checks the leg kick. Fox falls off balance throwing a combination
and York counters with a lovely straight right hand! York connects with a body shot. York throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and York counters with a nice body shot. Nigel York has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fox doesn't succeed with the takedown and York counters with a lovely shot to the body. York lands a jab-cross combination. Fox misses with a takedown attempt and York connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. York lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. York scores with a jab to the body. York uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Fox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and York counters with a straight right hand. York cracks Fox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. York jabs at Fox's body. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. York lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fox circles away quickly and effectively. Fox tries for a takedown but York circles away easily and York counters with a nice uppercut. York checks a low kick from Fox. Steve Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. York scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. York scores with a jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as York checks a leg kick. York throws a right and a left that Fox avoids nicely. Fox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from York finds it's way round the side to connect with Fox's head. York blocks a leg kick. York punishes Fox's body with a nice straight punch. York works over Fox's head and body with a nice combination. York checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Fox misses with a double jab
and York counters with a left to the body. York with a body punch. A glancing blow. York jabs Fox right on the nose. Fox blinks but takes it well. Fox doesn't succeed with the takedown and York counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. York scores with a hook to the body. Fox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. York fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. York's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and York duly obliges. York scores with a jab to the body. Nice body punch from York. York ducks down and throws a hook to the body. York lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. 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! A left lands for York. Fox takes one on the button. Fox misses with a takedown attempt and York counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Fox misses with a takedown and York counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. York bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. York lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Fox with a poor takedown and York connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. York lands with a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel York dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
York scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. York scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Donk. York catches Fox right on the button with a cross. Donk. York catches Fox right on the button with a cross. York scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. York lands with a right hand. Fox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. York's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and York duly obliges. York lunges at Fox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fox's hand. York works the jab nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. York throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. York fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. York lands a jab to the nose. York lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. York lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. York misses with a few strikes there.
York moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. York stalks Fox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fox's face. Fox staggers backwards, shaken. York takes a swing at Fox's ribcage but misses. Fox misses with a takedown attempt and York counters with a nice uppercut. York scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fox doesn't seem bothered though. Fox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danga de danga de dang - York scores with a four punch combination! Fox misses with a takedown attempt and York counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fox thinking. Fox wants to land a leg kick but York is out of range. York lands a nice shot to the body.
Fox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Fox has his takedown stuffed and York counters with a lovely shot to the body. Nigel York has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox. Fox tries for a takedown but York circles away easily and York counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Fox falls off balance throwing a combination
and York counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fox takes a shot right to the bread basket. York lands with a shot to the body. Fox tries for a takedown but York circles away easily and York counters with a lovely shot to the body. Fox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. York uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fox has time to react. York lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
York lands with a nice combination. Fox backs away looking to recover. York lands a nice hook to Fox's body. Fox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. York throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts York, as that shot connected.
Fox looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! York pulls Fox in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fox won't allow York to sweep him here. Fox postures up in York's guard and throws a big left but York blocks it. Fox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Nigel York is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Fox throwing strikes from guard but York blocks nicely. York looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Fox postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. York bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting York counter with a right hand. York displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Fox misses with a double jab
and York connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from York finds it's way round the side to connect with Fox's head. Fox thows a leg kick but York checks it and York counters with a right hand to the body. Fox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fox there as he acknowledges the shot. Fox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting York counter with a right hand. Fox shoots and misses and York counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fox thinking. York lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. York punishes Fox's body with a nice straight punch. York looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. York has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Steve Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. York blocks Fox's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Nigel York showed his dominance in that final round. Well York has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Nigel York! Judge William Peck scores the fight for Nigel York! Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Nigel York!
Nigel York wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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