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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jashon McKnight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Fox will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jashon McKnight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terry Fox!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Fox as McKnight shoots in.
Fox pushes McKnight up against the cage in a clinch.
McKnight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fox prevents it.
Fox has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McKnight clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A lull in the action here.
McKnight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fox on the ground.
Fox throwing wild punches that miss their target.
McKnight can't escape the position.
McKnight is keeping busy.
Fox is hanging on to McKnight's back as he tries to escape.
McKnight covering up well under a series of strikes from Fox.
Fox tries to keep control of the position but McKnight is staying busy.
Fox doesn't have the hooks in and McKnight manages to turn into his guard.
McKnight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fox manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McKnight has Fox in his guard.
Fox wants to control from the top but McKnight keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McKnight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McKnight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McKnight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McKnight is breathing heavily.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but McKnight 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.
Fox stands and steps away. McKnight gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McKnight pinned against the cage. McKnight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKnight gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McKnight has an active guard here but Fox has managed to pass into half guard.
Fox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKnight's head.
McKnight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKnight is trying to get back to full guard.
Fox decides to stand up.
Fox closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnight changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jashon McKnight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McKnight looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McKnight tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Fox stalls from top position.
Fox trying to control the position but McKnight is working away.
McKnight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fox off and has taken his back!
McKnight working for a choke but Fox is defending well.
Fox turns into McKnight and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKnight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McKnight working for submissions but it's allowed Fox to get to half guard.
Fox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McKnight tries to get to full guard but Fox has control of the leg.
McKnight looking for submissions off his back.
Fox is trying to control the action in half guard but McKnight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Fox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McKnight looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fox looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKnight is one step ahead there.
McKnight has gone for a leg lock! Fox slips out almost immediately though and dives into McKnight's guard.
Fox forces his way into half guard.
McKnight looking for submissions off his back.
McKnight looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fox works his way into side control.
Fox scores with punches from side control.
Fox stands up.
McKnight misses with a takedown attempt
and Fox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McKnight shoots in but Fox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Fox. No joy for McKnight on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jashon McKnight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight wants to get back to full guard.
Fox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKnight defending well though.
McKnight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKnight looking for submissions off his back.
McKnight wants to get back to full guard.
McKnight looking for submissions off his back.
McKnight actively working from the bottom here.
Fox working over McKnight with some ground and pound. McKnight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McKnight drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McKnight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fox manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McKnight has Fox in his guard.
Fox trying to control but McKnight is working from the bottom.
Fox controlling from the top position.
McKnight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McKnight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but McKnight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKnight is looking for a triangle but Fox pushes his legs off easily.
Fox trying to stand up but can't free himself from McKnight's guard.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but McKnight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKnight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jashon McKnight will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McKnight scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fox is defending against the submission attempts here by McKnight.
Fox gets back to full guard.
Fox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKnight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McKnight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox trying to keep a closed guard but McKnight is proving a slippery customer.
McKnight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fox manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McKnight has Fox in his guard.
Fox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McKnight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McKnight looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fox passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight is refusing to be controlled, as Fox sits in half guard.
McKnight looking for submissions off his back.
McKnight looking for submissions off his back.
McKnight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKnight is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McKnight wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice body kick there by Fox.
McKnight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fox counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fox shoots in and drives through. McKnight sprawls well.
McKnight darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McKnight prevents Fox from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKnight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fox is just riding it out for now. McKnight eventually gives up the hold.
Fox is trying to control but can't.
McKnight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fox wants to get back to his feet.
Fox makes his way to full guard, as McKnight worked for a kimura.
Fox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jashon McKnight showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McKnight 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jashon McKnight!
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energy
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hype
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