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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cant Be Touched by Roy Jones Jr.. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
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215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
Fox lands a left and a right that sends Williams crashing to the canvas! Fox dives into mount looking to finish!
Williams is rocked!
It looks like Rick Williams has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams tries to buck Fox off but he can't manage it.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Fox finish him?
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Fox looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams wants to hold on but Fox pushes him away.
Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fox kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Fox looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Fox avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
Williams working to try and regain half guard.
Williams holds on to Fox as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Williams is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Williams tries to hold on but Fox pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rick Williams just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fox lands a hook that stumbles Williams back into the cage. Fox follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Williams to the canvas! Fox pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Williams has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brian Fox!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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