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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donte Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donte Combs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Homer Cox's chin.
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266 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
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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 Las Vegas, Homer Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donte Combs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox clinches with his opponent.
Cox has picked Combs up - he's going for a ride! Cox dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cox is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cox controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Homer Cox just wasn't active enough.
Cox looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Combs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cox defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox throws a big right hand that misses.
Combs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cox controls the pace.
Cox seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Combs for as long as he can get away with.
Combs wants to stand up but Cox is controlling him.
Cox passes Combs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Homer Cox wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Combs tries for a takedown but Cox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Combs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Combs won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cox tries to move into full mount but can't pass Combs's legs.
Cox has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cox gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs tries to buck Cox off but Cox is having none of it.
Cox is trying to get an arm triangle but Combs is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox just content to control the position.
Cox decides to stand back up. Cox steps back and let's Combs get back to his feet.
Combs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Combs shoots in looking for a takedown. Cox tries to sprawl out of it but Combs 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.
Homer Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte Combs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Combs checks a leg kick.
Combs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cox.
Cox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Combs did well to prevent Cox getting side control.
Combs wants to control but Cox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Combs is trying to stand up here but Cox is controlling him well.
Cox is looking to advance position but Combs won't allow it.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Combs wants to control but Cox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer 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.
Cox shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Combs is trying to defend but Cox finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cox is taking a breather. Combs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Homer Cox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cox has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Combs is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Homer Cox just wasn't active enough.
Combs keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox clinches with his opponent.
Combs fails to pull guard.
Cox has hold of one of Combs's legs. Combs is fighting the takedown attempt but Cox gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cox passes Combs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cox is taking a breather. Combs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Homer Cox has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Combs trying to control from the bottom.
Cox content to control rather than advance.
Combs is trying to stand back up but Cox is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Homer Cox.
Cox scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Combs tries to bench press Cox off him but Cox keeps the position.
Cox content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cox stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cox feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Combs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cox controls the pace.
Combs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cox is one step ahead there.
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.
Homer Cox dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Combs shoots in for a takedown but Cox shows good takedown defense.
Combs blocks the body kick.
Combs wants to clinch up but Cox keeps it at a distance.
A head kick from Combs lands but Cox takes it in his stride.
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Combs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Combs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Combs tries to keep at a distance but Cox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cox manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Combs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Combs, into his guard.
Cox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs is trying to keep Cox in close.
Combs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Combs looking to control.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Combs is keeping the position for now.
Cox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Donte Combs has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cox is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Combs's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox is controlling the pace.
Combs looking for submissions off his back.
Combs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cox lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox moves nicely into side control.
Combs tries to buck Cox off but Cox is having none of it.
Cox controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox decides to stand back up.
Combs throws an overhand right that lands on Cox's shoulder, as Cox tries to avoid the shot.
Combs wants to clinch.
Cox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Donte Combs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Homer Cox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Combs is surviving well by controlling Cox's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cox 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Cox!
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hype
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