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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Bright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Fox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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150 cm
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamie Bright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Fox!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bright as he avoids it easily.
Bright half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bright moves into the clinch successfully.
Fox can't get the takedown.
Bright has Fox pushed against the cage.
Bright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fox prevents it.
Bright manages to break the clinch.
Fox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bright moves into the clinch.
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bright is fending him off so far but Fox persists. Nope, Bright circles away and we're back to standing.
Bright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jamie Bright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Fox.
Bright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bright lands an elbow inside.
Bright content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fox has a couple of punches blocked by Bright.
Bright manages to pull guard.
Fox is looking to work some ground and pound but Bright has wrist control.
Bright has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fox off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bright clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bright landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bright digs a right hand underneath Fox's ribcage. Fox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bright tries for a takedown but Fox manages to get underhooks.
Fox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bright.
Bright has Fox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bright is breathing heavily.
Bright with a knee to the head.
Fox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fox has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fox's face.
Fox jumps guard but Bright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to get back to striking at distance but Bright won't allow it.
Fox looking to slow down the pace here.
Fox prevents the takedown attempt.
Fox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bright to keep the fight standing.
Bright lands a takedown into guard.
Fox scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fox has his takedown stuffed
and Bright counters with a left and a right that stings Fox.
Fox throws a leg kick
and Bright counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox closes the distance and pushes Bright back into the cage.
Bright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fox prevents it.
Bright manages to break the clinch.
Bright thows a body kick. Fox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bright delivers a nice body kick.
Fox clinches up with Bright and pushes him back against the cage.
Bright leaning against his opponent.
Fox has had enough of the clinch but Bright keeps him there for the moment.
Bright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Bright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fox dives in for a single leg takedown but Bright sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bright pulls guard effortlessly.
Bright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright is pulling down on Fox's head to control his posture.
Bright knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fox on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox stopping the sweep attempt from Bright.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bright is trying to control the position but Fox postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fox has managed to clinch.
Bright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fox.
Fox should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bright lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox jumps guard but Bright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jamie Bright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Fox.
Bright controlling the action here for a moment.
Fox fails to pull guard.
Bright jumps guard.
Bright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fox is one step ahead there.
Fox decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bright, up you get!
Bright clinches up against the cage.
Fox trying to control the position but instead, Bright has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fox into the cage.
Jamie Bright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bright fails to pull guard.
Bright wants to take the fight to the mat but Fox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fox jumps guard but Bright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bright goes for a takedown attempt but Fox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fox misses with a punch to the body.
Bright gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fox regains guard.
Fox pushes Bright off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Bright shows good takedown defense.
Bright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bright gets tackled into the cage by Fox. Fox maintains the clinch.
Fox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bright.
Fox has Bright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fox's efforts to push away.
Bright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Fox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jamie Bright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bright forces Fox back against the cage and clinches.
Bright tries to score a body lock takedown but Fox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fox jumps guard but Bright stands there with Fox around his waist. Fox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jamie Bright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Fox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright lands an elbow inside that Fox shrugs off.
Bright lands a hook that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bright has picked Fox up - he's going for a ride! Bright dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fox pushes Bright off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Fox misses
and Bright makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bright feints and then cracks Fox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fox down.
Fox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fox's guard.
Fox has his feet on Bright's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox misses with a takedown attempt
and Bright counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fox can do to turn this around?
Bright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jack Fox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bright stopping the sweep attempt from Fox.
Fox looking for a guillotine here but Bright defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bright throwing strikes from guard but Fox blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt
and Bright counters by moving into the clinch.
Bright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fox throws a sloppy head kick and Bright moves out of range easily.
Fox fails with the takedown
and Bright counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bright clinches up against the cage.
Bright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bright instigates a clinch.
Bright effectively controlling the action here.
Bright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bright wants to take the fight to the mat but Fox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bright lands a good knee to the midsection. Fox won't want to take too many of those.
Fox tries to land knees in the clinch but Bright avoids the damage to the body.
Fox tries to pull guard but Bright holds him up against the cage and eventually Fox drops back down to his feet.
Bright turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bright manages to end up in side control.
Fox throws Bright to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox looks for a takedown but Bright sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Bright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Bright!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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