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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eaton Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hatebreed - Destroy Everything. Bundy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: God Hates a Coward. Eaton Cox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eaton Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Bundy!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy throws a series of punches but Cox avoids them all with ease.
Alan Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Cox misses.
Bundy misses with a hook. Cox ducked under it nicely.
Bundy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cox counters with a left to the body.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt
and Cox counters with a big head kick but Bundy shrugs it off.
Cox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bundy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cox wants to slow Bundy down by chopping away at his legs.
Cox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bundy.
Bundy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bundy wants it to stay on the feet.
Bundy tries to clinch but Cox is having none of it.
Bundy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cox's sensitive parts.
Cox slips a jab and a cross from Bundy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bundy counters with a good low kick that Cox was not able to check.
Cox blocks the body kick.
Bundy connects with the punch.
A nice combination there by Cox.
Bundy shoots in for a double leg but Cox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cox looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundy is just out of range.
Cox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bundy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bundy throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Bundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cox counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy cracks Cox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bundy misses with a few strikes there.
Cox misses with a low kick.
Bundy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cox is fending him off so far but Bundy persists. Nope, Cox circles away and we're back to standing.
Eaton Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Bundy.
Cox throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cox is looking to score with low kicks.
Bundy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cox is out of range and Bundy settles back down.
Cox throws a leg kick but Bundy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bundy throws the left hand but Cox avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Bundy.
Cox avoids a kick to the body.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cox but Cox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bundy swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Bundy.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but Bundy shows good takedown defense.
A leg kick checked by Bundy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bundy.
A punch lands to the side of Cox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bundy misses with a takedown
and Cox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bundy's guard now.
Cox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bundy has his foot on Cox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cox works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Cox stands and throws Bundy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eaton Cox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bundy throws a jab when Cox was well out of range.
Bundy throws the kick towards the body but Cox avoids it.
Bundy throws a leg kick that misses.
Bundy shoots in looking for a takedown. Cox tries to sprawl out of it but Bundy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cox avoids the head kick by Bundy.
Cox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy throws a good cross that connects.
Cox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bundy leaves Cox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eaton Cox is winning the standup battle so far.
Bundy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cox counters with a leg kick.
Bundy with a poor takedown
and Cox counters with a good low kick that Bundy was not able to check.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cox but Cox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eaton Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Bundy.
Cox shoots in and gets a takedown into Bundy's guard.
Bundy is breathing heavily.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Bundy is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox has gone for a leg lock! Bundy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cox's guard.
Cox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox looking for a sweep. Not yet Cox, not yet.
Bundy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bundy throws and elbow that misses. Cox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bundy's guard. Nice move by Cox!
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cox trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Bundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox passes Bundy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cox is keen to just control but Bundy is a slippery customer.
Bundy is trying to control but can't.
Cox is stalling here. Bundy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cox seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bundy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bundy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cox down.
Bundy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cox's legs.
Bundy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cox taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox trying to remain calm as Bundy controls from the top position.
Cox is looking for a sweep.
Cox is being controlled here.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cox keeps working.
Cox is looking to reverse the position.
Bundy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bundy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eaton Cox will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cox throws a leg kick but Bundy moved away.
Alan Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cox stuffs the takedown.
Bundy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cox counters with a head kick. That will keep Bundy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bundy scores with a jab to the body.
Bundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bundy lands a head kick. Cox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bundy has his takedown stuffed
and Cox counters with a left to the body.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bundy's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox throws a leg kick but Bundy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bundy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cox misses with a low kick.
Bundy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bundy walks into a stiff left hand from Cox.
Cox misses with a low kick.
Cox wants to land a leg kick but Bundy is out of range.
Bundy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bundy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Cox is just out of range.
Bundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundy thows a leg kick but Cox checks it
and Cox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cox tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox keeps the fight on the outside.
Bundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bundy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cox throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bundy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cox is in Bundy's guard.
Cox postures up.
Cox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cox passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cox trying to control the action but Bundy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Eaton Cox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bundy is looking for a sweep.
Cox tries to advance to mount but Bundy denies him.
Cox lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bundy down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cox working away.
Cox moves into full mount!
Bundy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eaton Cox clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bundys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bundy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bundy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cox counters with a nice uppercut.
Cox throws a body kick the misses
and Bundy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cox keeps working.
Cox is looking for a sweep. Bundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cox trying to control but Bundy postures up.
Cox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bundy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bundy is aware though and is defending well.
Cox working a defensive guard here.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Cox is keeping the position.
Cox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bundy defends well.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bundy advances position into side control!
Cox wants to get back to his feet but Bundy drags him back down.
Cox takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cox taking a bit of punishment here - Bundy scoring with strikes.
Cox tries to bench press Bundy off him but Bundy keeps the position.
Bundy taking a breather here.
Bundy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looking to control but Cox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cox is trying desperately to improve position.
Cox sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cox looking for submissions off his back.
Cox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bundy trying to control the action but Cox is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alan Bundy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundy.
Bundy looking to score a takedown here. Cox is defending well but Bundy drives through and ends up in Cox's guard.
Bundy landing some decent shots from guard.
Bundy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cox had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bundy defends it easily.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bundy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bundy trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Cox throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alan Bundy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bundy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bundy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bundy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two 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 connects with an inside leg kick.
Bundy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cox pinned against the cage. Cox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bundy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cox circles away.
Bundy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but Cox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eaton Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Bundy.
Bundy tries to clinch there but Cox circles away.
Cox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cox throws a leg kick
so Bundy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cox looking for a sweep. Not yet Cox, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy passes into half guard.
Cox is not content to let Bundy control the position.
Cox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eaton Cox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cox keeps working.
Cox regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four 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.
Bundy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bundy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bundy connects with a couple of short punches.
Bundy preventing the sweep.
Alan Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bundy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bundy is controlling him.
Bundy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Bundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eaton Cox!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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