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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Paddy Fox told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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259 lbs
24 - 18 - 0 |
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269 lbs
25 - 20 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russell Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Fox!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox checks the leg kick.
Jacobs is looking to slow Fox down with leg kicks.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jacobs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fox tries to clinch up.
Fox wants to clinch.
Jacobs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fox on the side of the head.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacobs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jacobs throws a jab when Fox was well out of range.
Jacobs keeps the fight on the outside.
Fox changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jacobs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jacobs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jacobs is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fox is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jacobs is trying to escape the mount.
Jacobs manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fox is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing good reports from Jacobs's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs is pressing down on Fox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox postures up.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacobs looking to control.
Fox throwing strikes but missing.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fox has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Jacobs looking for subs off his back but Fox has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jacobs's head.
Fox wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.
Jacobs won't allow Fox to pass to mount.
Fox is looking to take a break and control but Jacobs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacobs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fox's back!
Fox fending off the submission attempt from Jacobs.
Jacobs looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jacobs looking for the RNC.
Fox is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs gets his hands free as Fox looks to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Fox up.
Fox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jacobs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fox tries to clinch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Jacobs.
Fox struggling a bit here.
Jacobs tries for a kimura but Fox is defending well.
Fox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Jacobs.
Jacobs tries for a kimura but Fox is defending well.
Jacobs working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control the position but Fox is working away.
Jacobs in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fox struggling a bit here.
Jacobs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fox tries to bench press Jacobs off him but Jacobs keeps the position.
Fox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jacobs off and has taken his back!
Fox doesn't have the hooks in and Jacobs manages to turn into his guard.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox pulls Jacobs in to control the position.
Jacobs postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs won't allow Fox to get back to his feet.
Jacobs with a flurry of punches that miss.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Paddy Fox hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fox darts in looking for a takedown but Jacobs gets double underhooks and turns Fox into the cage.
Jacobs has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fox clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jacobs lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Fox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jacobs's arms.
Jacobs lands a shot to the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Fox as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jacobs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fox's body.
Fox rolls, trying to escape but Jacobs keeps control of the position.
Jacobs connects with a big shot to the side of Fox's head.
Jacobs is not going to allow Fox to sit and survive in this position.
Jacobs keeps control of the position easily here as Fox tries to buck him off.
Jacobs is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Fox up.
Jacobs connects with a big shot to the side of Fox's head.
Jacobs softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Jacobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fox can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jacobs looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Fox right now.
Jacobs is working the ground and pound. Can Fox escape?
Jacobs is hanging on to Fox's back as he tries to escape.
Russell Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fox trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jacobs is persistently looking for the submission but Fox is defending it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs not allowing Fox to control his hands.
Jacobs looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jacobs dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Fox moved out of range.
Fox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Fox as he connects with a hook.
Fox walks into a left hand.
Jacobs thuds a left hand into Fox's body.
Fox clinches.
Jacobs has picked Fox up - he's going for a ride! Jacobs dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jacobs working over Fox with some ground and pound. Fox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fox's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs is pressing down on Fox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fox is holding on for now.
Fox is looking to improve his position.
Fox is not content to let Jacobs control the position.
Jacobs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jacobs wants to work for an arm triangle but Fox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jacobs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacobs uses his free foot to push down on Fox's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fox.
Jacobs scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jacobs goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fox is on top in guard.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paddy Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs seems keen to control Fox's posture.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fox is one step ahead there.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Fox is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox looks for a takedown but Jacobs sprawls well.
Jacobs swings for the body but Fox moves out of range.
Russell Jacobs is winning the standup battle so far.
Fox tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Fox tries to move into range but Jacobs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacobs as he avoids it easily.
Jacobs delivers a nice body kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jacobs here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fox.
Russell Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Fox.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobs lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Jacobs catches Fox right on the button with a cross.
Fox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to avoid it but Fox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacobs to the ground. Jacobs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jacobs throws a shot to the body.
Fox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fox takes a step back to recover.
Jacobs scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looking to score a takedown here. Fox is defending well but Jacobs drives through and ends up in Fox's guard.
Jacobs forces his way into half guard.
Fox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jacobs winds up and cracks Fox with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fox wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy.
Jacobs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacobs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jacobs looking to finish Fox with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fox!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jacobs 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Jacobs!
Russell Jacobs tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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