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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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148 lbs
18 - 8 - 1 |
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150 cm
38
130 lbs
32 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Steve Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yngwie Malmsteen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malmsteen missing with a left hand there. Cox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cox.
Cox closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cox lands in his opponent's guard.
Cox prevents Malmsteen from getting back to his feet.
Cox lands a couple of digs.
Malmsteen is looking to stand back up but Cox counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Malmsteen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malmsteen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Malmsteen is trying to stand.
Cox is keen to just control but Malmsteen is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen pushes Cox off looking to stand but Cox dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malmsteen is trying to stand back up but Cox is controlling him
Malmsteen taking some punishment here, with Cox in his half guard.
Malmsteen is looking to escape.
Malmsteen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malmsteen is trying to stand.
Malmsteen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Malmsteen is looking to escape.
Cox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen won't allow Cox to pass to mount.
Cox stops Malmsteen from getting back to his feet.
Cox controlling the action here.
Cox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malmsteen looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cox connects with a nice short shot to Malmsteen's temple.
Cox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malmsteen is looking to escape.
Cox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen is looking to escape.
Cox lands with a punch from half guard.
Cox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cox stops Malmsteen from getting back to his feet.
Cox working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cox connects with a nice short shot to Malmsteen's temple.
Cox working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Malmsteen is trying to stand.
Cox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cox lands with a punch from half guard.
Malmsteen pushes Cox off looking to stand but Cox dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Cox.
Malmsteen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malmsteen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cox working over Malmsteen with some ground and pound. Malmsteen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malmsteen is looking to escape.
Cox winds up and cracks Malmsteen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malmsteen pushes Cox off looking to stand but Cox dives back in and keeps control.
Cox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malmsteen looks like he's trying to stand up.
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!
Malmsteen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cox lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cox gets a takedown into half guard.
Cox prevents Malmsteen from standing back up.
Cox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malmsteen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cox lands with a punch from half guard.
Malmsteen pushes Cox off looking to stand but Cox dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malmsteen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cox stops Malmsteen from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cox connects with a nice short shot to Malmsteen's temple.
Cox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Malmsteen tries to kick Cox off but Cox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Malmsteen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cox working over Malmsteen with some ground and pound. Malmsteen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Malmsteen wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cox connects with a nice short shot to Malmsteen's temple.
Cox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malmsteen can do to turn this around?
Cox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cox working over Malmsteen with some ground and pound. Malmsteen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Steve Cox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malmsteen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cox working over Malmsteen with some ground and pound. Malmsteen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Cox.
Cox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cox working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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!
Cox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cox wants to control but Malmsteen is keeping him busy.
Malmsteen has one foot on Cox's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cox misses with a takedown
and Malmsteen counters with a nice uppercut.
Yngwie Malmsteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malmsteen's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox looks for a takedown but Malmsteen sprawls well.
Malmsteen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malmsteen tries to score with a low kick but Cox moves his leg out of the way.
Malmsteen looks to throw the jab but Cox is out of range.
Cox gets a double leg takedown into Malmsteen's guard.
Cox prevents Malmsteen from getting back to his feet.
Cox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malmsteen is looking to stand up but Cox isn't so interested in that idea.
Malmsteen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cox dives into side control.
Malmsteen pushes Cox away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cox gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Malmsteen is trying to escape the position but Cox is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cox asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cox working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Malmsteen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cox asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Malmsteen wants to get back to his feet but Cox is dominant here and he's now got Malmsteen's back!
Cox working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Malmsteen is doing well to defend. Cox seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Malmsteen is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Cox!
Steve Cox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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