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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Cox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Cox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cox postures up and lands a big shot to Simmons's brow.
Simmons bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cox's guard.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox pulls Simmons in close to his closed guard and prevents Simmons from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simmons won't allow Cox to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cox is keeping the position for now.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons passes Cox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simmons is pressing down on Cox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cox is holding on for now.
Simmons not doing much here.
Simmons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cox gets back to full guard.
Cox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simmons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simmons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cox is trying to keep Simmons in close.
Simmons stops Cox from standing up.
Simmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simmons manages to avoid it.
Cox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
Simmons goes for a double leg but Cox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cox continues to drive forward.
Cox has Simmons pressed against the cage.
Cox has a couple of punches blocked by Simmons.
Cox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simmons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Simmons.
Simmons decides to pull guard.
Cox is working Simmons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cox works over Simmons with some ground and pound from guard.
Cox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons wants to sweep but no luck.
Cox trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Cox throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cox has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted.
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cox passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cox is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simmons's half guard.
We've been hearing that Cox has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cox seems to be looking for submissions.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox is pressing down on Simmons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simmons is holding on for now.
Steve Cox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simmons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cox pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is pressing down on Cox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cox is aware though and is defending well.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Cox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cox throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simmons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cox.
Cox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cox connects with a couple of short punches.
Cox looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simmons is on top in guard.
Simmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simmons won't allow Cox to sweep him here.
Simmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Cox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simmons.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Cox misses.
Cox takes a swing at Simmons's ribcage but misses.
Cox throws the left hand but Simmons avoids the punch easily.
Cox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cox dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cox gets the takedown into side control.
Simmons is trying to control Cox's posture but Cox avoids it.
Cox controlling from side mount.
Cox trying to control the position but Simmons is working away.
Simmons has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is looking to regain half guard here but Cox keeps moving and retains side control.
Simmons sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons trying to hold on to Cox's head to control him but Cox postures up.
Simmons is trying to get back to full guard.
Cox is looking for a kimura but Simmons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cox to get the leverage.
Simmons trying to control but Cox postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simmons manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cox throwing strikes from guard but Simmons blocks nicely.
Cox advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is looking for a sweep.
Simmons wants to control but Cox postures up.
Cox tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cox lands a few punches from side control.
Cox moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cox wants to stand but Simmons is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Simmons is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simmons manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Simmons manages to get to full guard.
Simmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steve Cox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cox is stalling in the full guard.
Simmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cox manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox pulls Simmons in to control the position.
Simmons pushes down on Cox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simmons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cox is looking to control Simmons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cox avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cox is staying active underneath Simmons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cox!
Steve Cox retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Steve Cox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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