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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Test SubMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Rox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 cm
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145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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165 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Test SubMan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jed Rox! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rox shoots for a double leg takedown but SubMan sprawls well. He's pushed Rox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. SubMan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - SubMan lands in his opponent's guard. Rox looking for a sweep. Not yet Rox, not yet. Rox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. SubMan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. SubMan trying to control but Rox is working from the bottom. Rox working a defensive guard here.
Rox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rox lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for SubMan! Rox scoring with strikes but SubMan is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round. SubMan regains half guard. Rox is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and SubMan reverses the position - he's now on top in Rox's guard. SubMan wants to pass the guard but Rox is keeping the position. Rox looking to sweep here. No luck so far. SubMan controlling from the top position. Rox pushes SubMan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. SubMan moves out of range of the body kick from Rox.
Jed Rox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
SubMan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rox. No joy for SubMan on that attempt. SubMan shoots in and bounces Rox off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Rox looks gassed! Rox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Rox working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because SubMan has passed into half guard!
Rox is looking for a sweep. SubMan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. SubMan not doing much here.
Rox is defending against the submission attempts here by SubMan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test SubMan dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rox waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract SubMan. Rox misses with a takedown attempt and SubMan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rox's guard. Rox looking for a guillotine here but SubMan defends easily.
Rox wants to sweep but no luck. SubMan pushing down on Rox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Rox trying to control here.
SubMan content to control rather than advance. Rox trying to control but SubMan postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rox is looking for a sweep. SubMan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. SubMan passes to side control. Rox struggling a bit here. Rox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked SubMan off and has taken his back! Rox looking for the choke from the back. Rox misses with a punch to the head. SubMan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rox gets his way!
Rox has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for SubMan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rox misses with a punch to the head. Rox has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. SubMan prevents Rox from getting a body triangle. Rox gets his hands free as SubMan looks to control. Rox missing with strikes. SubMan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rox's guard. Nice work there by SubMan.
Rox working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because SubMan has passed into half guard!
SubMan slows the pace down in half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. SubMan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rox! 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 Test SubMan will probably get the nod. 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!
Rox tries to clinch there but SubMan circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Rox. No joy for SubMan on that attempt. Excellent takedown into side control there by SubMan. Rox being controlled for a moment. You can see the frustration on Rox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Rox is trying to get back to half guard. Rox sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. SubMan stalling. Rox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. SubMan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. SubMan wants to work for an arm triangle but Rox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rox trying to control here.
Rox is looking to improve his position.
Rox wants to get back to his feet.
Rox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from SubMan.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Good shot there by Rox. Rox looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Rox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. SubMan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. SubMan is trying to keep Rox in close.
Rox stops SubMan from standing up. Rox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but SubMan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rox has SubMan in his guard. Rox lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for SubMan! SubMan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. SubMan works his way to full guard. Good work. SubMan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rox. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rox won't allow SubMan to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Test SubMan. Well I reckon that's a shut out for SubMan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Test SubMan! Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Test SubMan! Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Test SubMan!
Test SubMan wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
56% |
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