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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2nd Round KO. 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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182 cm
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215 lbs
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187 cm
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205 lbs
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Poweful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Fox! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Ivar ! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ivar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Fox shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivar tries to sprawl out of it but Fox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Fox shoots for a takedown but Ivar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Fox shoots in and drives through. Ivar sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fox fails with the takedown. Ivar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fox momentarily.
A head kick from Ivar lands but Fox takes it in his stride. Fox shoots in for a double leg but Ivar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Fox shoots for a double leg takedown but Ivar sprawls well. He's pushed Fox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fox. Fox scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Ivar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Fox in the domination position with Ivar hanging on. Fox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fox working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ivar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Fox works his way into side control. Ivar struggling a bit here. Fox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ivar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Ivar tries to buck Fox off but Fox is having none of it. Fox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivar , who protects the arm well. Fox tries to advance to mount but Ivar denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Ivar 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Fox goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ivar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fox's guard! Nice work there by Ivar ! Ivar advances position into side control! Fox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ivar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Fox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Ivar is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fox is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ivar decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Ivar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fox will feel that in the morning. Fox fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Fox fails with a takedown attempt. Fox is breathing heavily. Fox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivar swivels and escapes. Fox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ivar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Alexander Ivar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fox throws a lazy body kick and Ivar counters with a nice body shot. Fox with a poor takedown and Ivar counters with a big head kick but Fox shrugs it off. Fox doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ivar counters with a head kick. That will keep Fox thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fox is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fox walks into a jab. Oh Fox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fox misses with a combination
and Ivar counters with a two punch combo. Ivar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Fox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ivar counters with a lovely straight right hand! A shot to de liver by Ivar . Beautiful body shot. Fox seems to have got his legs back now. Fox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivar swivels and escapes. Fox with a lazy takedown attempt and Ivar counters with a head kick. That will keep Fox thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ivar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Ivar to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fox doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ivar counters with a nice uppercut. Fox fails with the takedown and Ivar counters with a two punch combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Ivar dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ivar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fox really felt that one! Fox has his takedown stuffed and Ivar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Justin Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fox fails with the takedown and Ivar counters with a three punch combo that has Fox backing up. Fox nods at Ivar to acknowledge the strikes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fox with a poor takedown and Ivar counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ivar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A punch lands to the side of Fox 's head but he takes it in his stride. Fox with a lazy takedown attempt and Ivar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ivar lands a front kick. A punch combination from Ivar misses. Fox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ivar counters with a two punch combo. Ivar gets caught flat footed, as Fox shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Ivar wants to stand and escape but Fox is having none of it. Ivar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ivar can't keep his opponent in guard - Fox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Fox is trying to work for a kimura but Ivar is defending well.
Fox tries to pass to full mount but Ivar defends it. Ivar wants to control but Fox is keeping busy.
Fox is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ivar has managed to free his arm - good work. Ivar is trying to stand back up but Fox is controlling him
Fox wants to work for an arm triangle but Ivar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ivar defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ivar wants to control but Fox is keeping busy.
Fox is working for a submission of some sort.
Fox is trying to work for a kimura but Ivar is defending well.
Ivar pushes Fox off and gets back to his feet. Ivar lands with a slapping head kick. Ivar looks to land a combination. Fox sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Alexander Ivar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice takedown defense from Ivar . No joy for Fox on that attempt. Fox has his takedown stuffed letting Ivar counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ivar counters with a good low kick that Fox was not able to check. Fox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Ivar lands with a nice combination. Fox backs away looking to recover. Fox misses with a combination
and Ivar counters with a straight right hand. Ivar scores with a jab to the body. Fox throws a lazy head kick and Ivar counters with a good low kick that Fox was not able to check. Fox misses with a takedown attempt and Ivar counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Fox doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ivar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fox throws a combination that misses and Ivar counters with a left and a right that stings Fox. Fox with a poor takedown letting Ivar counter with a right hand. Fox fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Justin Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ivar !
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fox has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ivar is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Fox!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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