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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Burris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve 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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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pierre Burris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Fox!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox clinches up against the cage.
Burris tries to break the clinch but Fox is controlling the position.
Burris is trying to pull guard but Fox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burris.
Burris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fox avoids it.
Burris putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fox in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fox is trying to drag Burris to the mat but Burris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burris has a couple of punches blocked by Fox.
Fox looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox lands with a right to the head.
Fox works on Burris's body with a couple of short punches.
Burris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fox rushes Burris and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fox to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Burris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Burris fails to land.
Burris fails to pull guard.
Fox pulls guard successfully.
Fox pushes Burris off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burris wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox throws a sloppy head kick and Burris moves out of range easily.
Burris looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Burris could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fox looks for a takedown but Burris sprawls well.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown. Burris tries to sprawl out of it but Fox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Burris shoots for a double leg takedown but Fox sprawls well. He's pushed Burris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fox drives through with a takedown into Burris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Fox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burris is keeping the position for now.
Burris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fox lands a couple of elbows.
Burris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fox looking to pass the guard.
Fox throws an elbow that misses. Burris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fox's guard. Nice move by Burris!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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 shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burris swivels and escapes.
Burris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fox dives in and grabs Burris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burris pushes down on Fox's head and hops out.
Pierre Burris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox.
Fox darts in and clinches Burris up against the cage.
Fox manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burris tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
Burris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fox managing to control the position.
Burris stands up and waves to Fox to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burris appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown. Burris tries to sprawl out of it but Fox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Fox looks to move away, Burris throws a big counter combo bu Fox just gets out of the way.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Fox swats away the attempt to clinch by Burris.
A head kick misses from Fox.
Fox clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burris is trying to force a seperation but Fox has the dominant position.
Burris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Burris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fox avoids it.
Fox wants a takedown but no success here.
Fox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burris up against the cage.
Fox successfully pulls guard.
Fox controls Burris momentarily but Burris frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fox is adopting a defensive guard.
Fox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fox manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Burris as Fox shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burris thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fox tries to work over Burris's front leg with a kick but Burris checks it.
Burris thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burris tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fox manages to circle out of the way.
Fox shoots for a double leg takedown but Burris sprawls well. He's pushed Fox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burris instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Fox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burris counters with a single leg into guard. Fox didn't expect that.
Fox has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Burris has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fox is working Burris over against the cage.
Burris tries to work over Fox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burris is looking for a takedown.
Fox keeps control of Burris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burris prevents the takedown attempt.
Fox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fox avoiding damage as Burris throws knees to the body.
Burris throws a head punch that misses.
Burris tries to pull guard but Fox won't allow it.
Fox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burris prevents it.
Pierre Burris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fox is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fox is looking to break free of the clinch but Burris has double underhooks.
Fox stops a takedown attempt from Burris.
Burris missing with knees to the body.
Fox avoiding damage as Burris throws knees to the body.
Fox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burris is defending well for now.
Fox is looking for a takedown.
Fox stalls.
Fox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burris throws a punch but it's blocked by Fox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox blocks a body shot from Burris.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fox is defending well for now.
Fox is working Burris over against the cage.
Burris struggles to land a body shot inside as Fox controls his hands.
Burris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fox closes the distance and clinches.
Burris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fox.
Fox breaks the clinch.
Fox dives in for a single leg takedown but Burris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fox somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fox's guard.
Fox uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burris manages to avoid it.
Steve Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burris leaves Fox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fox pinned against the cage. Fox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steve Fox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fox tries to clinch but Burris moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Burris throws a big counter combination but Fox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fox throws a sloppy head kick and Burris moves out of range easily.
Pierre Burris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Burris.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Fox.
I've got Fox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Fox!
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RATING
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