PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sun Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wukong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I stand alone - Godsmack. Cox has chosen Seventeen - Sex Pistols as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wukong
vs
Cox

165 cm
19
135 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

167 cm
18
143 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sun Wukong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cox!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox looks to score with a jab to the body but Wukong is just out of range.
Wukong has his takedown stuffed

and Cox counters with a single leg into guard. Wukong didn't expect that.

Wukong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cox wants to control from the top but Wukong keeps moving.
Cox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wukong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Wukong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wukong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Wukong'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.
Wukong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wukong tries to get out of the position.
Cox wants to pass the guard but Wukong is keeping the position.
Wukong has Cox pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wukong moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cox throws a body kick that misses.
Wukong with a poor takedown

and Cox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wukong won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Cox seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cox has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD: GRITTY'S ELITE KILLAS . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ground and pound from Cox seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wukong is looking to reverse the position.
Wukong prevents Cox from improving position.
Cox is putting a hurting on Wukong here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cox scoring with punches and elbows.
Cox working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wukong tries to improve position but can't.
Wukong is trying to control Cox's posture but Cox avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox staying calm.
Cox working away.
The strikes coming from Cox are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cox is staying tight to Wukong's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cox working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wukong manages to get back to half guard.
Wukong is pressing down on Cox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wukong is pulling down on Cox's head to control his posture.
Cox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wukong swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox postures up in Wukong's guard and throws a big left but Wukong blocks it.
Cox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Wukong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cox wants to control from the top but Wukong keeps moving.
Cox postures up.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wukong is keeping the position for now.
Wukong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cox is looking to work some ground and pound but Wukong has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong looking for a sweep. Not yet Wukong, not yet.
Cox looking to pass the guard.
Wukong keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wukong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wukong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wukong working a defensive guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wukong looking for a guillotine here but Cox defends easily.
Cox trying to control but Wukong is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wukong manages to avoid it.
Wukong slips a straight right by Cox.
Wukong doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wukong won't be happy with that.
Wukong dodges the ground and pound from Cox.
What's Wukong going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Cox wants to control but Wukong is keeping him busy.
Wukong dodges the ground and pound from Cox.
Cox tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steve Cox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cox throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Cox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wukong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wukong down.
Wukong taking a bit of punishment here - Cox scoring with strikes.
Wukong is trying to control Cox's posture but Cox avoids it.
Cox tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wukong prevents Cox from improving position.
Wukong manages to get back to half guard.
Wukong wants to control but Cox passes into side.
Wukong wants to control but Cox postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong is not content to let Cox control the position.
Cox misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wukong tries to buck Cox off but Cox is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox looks up at the clock and then as Wukong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cox smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wukong is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Cox.
Wukong is trying to escape the position but Cox is controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Cox are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wukong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wukong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox postures up.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wukong is keeping the position for now.
Cox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cox throwing strikes but missing.
Cox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wukong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wukong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cox advances to half guard.

Cox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wukong sees it coming and defends easily.
Wukong wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong trying to control but Cox postures up.
Cox wants to take a breather but Wukong is having none of it.
Wukong trying to control here.
Cox wants to pass the guard but Wukong is defending well.
Cox works his way into side control.
Cox trying to control the action but Wukong is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wukong is trying to control Cox's posture but Cox avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Wukong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cox counters with a shoot takedown. Wukong fights it but they end up in guard.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wukong is keeping the position for now.
Cox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wukong wants to sweep but no luck.
Cox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wukong's guard.
Wukong is looking to control Cox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wukong avoid being mounted?

Wukong is defending against the submission attempts here by Cox.
Cox is looking to advance position but Wukong won't allow it.
Wukong is not content to let Cox control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cox is looking to advance position but Wukong won't allow it.
Cox passes to full mount!
Cox postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wukong looks a forlorn figure.
Wukong is working to get back to half guard.
Cox unloads with some shots from mount but Wukong bucks and avoids them well.

Cox working for a guillotine from mount but Wukong is in no mood to give up.
Cox working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wukong moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox wants to control from the top but Wukong keeps moving.
Wukong is trying to keep Cox in close.
Cox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cox postures up in Wukong's guard and throws a big left but Wukong blocks it.
Cox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wukong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wukong keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steve Cox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cox slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sun Wukong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wukong shoots and misses

and Cox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wukong's guard.
Wukong pulls Cox in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cox controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wukong is trying to keep Cox in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sun Wukong wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wukong misses with a takedown attempt

and Cox counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Wukong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Steve Cox hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sun Wukong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cox lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cox!
Steve Cox gave a mention to Meet the Future in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).