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Event:
The Island Season 11, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2# Spar scores with a takedown into Cox's guard. Cox is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Spar dives into side control.
#REVR# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Spar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Cox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Spar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Spar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Cox is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spar is staying tight to Cox's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1# Cox is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Spar asserts his dominance and retains side control. Spar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cox! Spar looking to control and managing it successfully. Spar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cox is looking to escape. #SUB2# Spar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cox is surviving well by controlling Spar's body position as best he can. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Spar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cox is surviving well by controlling Spar's body position as best he can. #SUB2# Spar wants to finish this one by submission but Cox is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Spar. Spar content just to control the position here. #SUB2# Cox defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Spar. Spar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3# Spar works his way to his opponent's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Spar controlling the positon. Let's hope that Spar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2# Cox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Spar's arms. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Spar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cox defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Spar biding his time, controlling Cox. #SUB2# Spar looking for the RNC. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Spar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cox's body.
Cox rolls, trying to escape but Spar keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Spar dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2# Spar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2# Spar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Spar is looking for a kimura here.
Spar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1##SUB2# Spar has control of Cox's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cox regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spar on the ground. Cox is trying to escape the mount but Spar keeps good control and instead manages to take Cox's back.
#SUB2# Spar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2# Spar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2# Cox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2# Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well. Wrestling Spar has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2# Spar looking for the RNC. #SUB2# Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well. #SUB2# Spar is persistently looking for the submission but Cox is defending it well.
#T3# Spar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Spar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Spar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cox's body.
Cox tries to escape the position.
Spar trying to control.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Spar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cox haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2# Cox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2# Spar tightening his grip on Cox, looking for the choke. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Spar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cox has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Spar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Cox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Spar moves away from the strike by Cox. Cox misses with a hook
#TD2# and Spar counters with a shoot takedown. Cox fights it but they end up in guard. Spar postures up.
Spar pushing down on Cox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Spar is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Spar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Spar works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spar moves to back control. #SUB2# Spar looking for the choke but no joy. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2# Cox showing good submission defense here.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Good control from Spar.#SUB2# Spar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cox knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cox for a finish. Spar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Spar working for the choke. #SUB2# Cox showing good submission defense here.
#T3##SUB2# Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well. Spar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cox.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Spar working for the choke. Cox can't escape the position.
Spar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cox's body.
#SUB2# Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Spar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight! Wrestling Spar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Spar 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Wrestling Spar! Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Wrestling Spar! Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!
Wrestling Spar wins by unanimous decision! A less than humble Wrestling Spar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cox misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand! Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cox darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Cox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Cox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner is looking for the big counter here. Turner takes a swing at Cox's ribcage but misses. Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Turner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet. Cox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cox swings away with a leg kick that misses. Isaac Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cox lands a jab to the nose. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner. Turner throws a right hand that Cox ducks under and follows up with a left that Cox also avoids with ease. Turner misses with a hook. Cox ducked under it nicely. Cox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.#T1# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cox, as that shot connected.
Cox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Turner throws a body punch but Cox moves out of range. Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cox throws out the jab. Nice defenses there by Turner. Cox dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Cox works the jab nicely.#ROC#Turner is rocked! Turner throws a shot to the body.
Cox takes a shot right to the bread basket. Turner takes one to the side of the head.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cox moves away. A lazy left from Cox finds it's target. Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Cox finish him? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big right from Cox misses. #T2# Turner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Turner misses with an uppercut. Turner seems to have recovered his senses. Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Cox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cox looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range. Turner throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cox counter with a right hand. Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Cox looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range. Cox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Cox walks into a stiff left hand from Turner. A big left from Cox misses. It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A looping hook to the body misses from Cox. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet. As Cox backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Cox manages to avoid it all. Cox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cox throws a big shot that misses. Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3# Turner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet. Cox throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cox thinking. Turner misses with a wild combination.
Cox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Turner misses with the combination.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A big right from Cox misses. Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Cox throws a hook but Turner blocks it. Cox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cox digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.#T4# Cox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Cox's shoulder, as Cox tries to avoid the shot. Cox throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it. Turner throws a body shot but no joy. Cox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Turner misses with a straight right. Cox throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. Turner misses with an uppercut. Cox saw that one coming. Cox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cox digs a right hand into Turner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turner's gas tank. Cox lands with a short shot to the head. Turner blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cox misses with a short punch on the inside. Cox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards. Cox misses with the head strike.
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Cox - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Isaac Cox will probably get the nod. 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.#R2# Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cox misses with a wild body shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Cox looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Turner takes a swing at Cox's ribcage but misses. Cox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Cox wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turner slips a jab from Cox. Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Cox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Cox slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Cox does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# A jab from Cox does it's job there. Cox avoids the body shot from Turner.
Cox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner. Cox lands with a shot to the body. Turner throws the left hand but Cox avoids the punch easily. Cox throws a big shot that misses. Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cox throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range. Isaac Cox is winning the standup battle so far. Turner slips under a jab. Cox throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Cox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cox dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cox to score with a decent uppercut. Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2# Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Billy Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. 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 swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Cox throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily. Turner tries to bum rush Cox with a series of wild strikes but Cox uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Turner is breathing heavily. A clash of legs there as Turner blocks the low kick. Turner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turner duly obliges. Turner slips under a jab from Cox. A little jabbing left from Turner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Turner blocks a low kick nicely. Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Cox. Cox misses with a right hand and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Cox backing up. Cox nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes. Cox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3# Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot. Turner misses with a wild combination.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Turner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Turner punishes Cox's body with a nice straight punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Cox. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet. Cox dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut! Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cox misses with an uppercut. Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cox rather than just go for the knockout. Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Cox. Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cox.
Cox lands a slapping body shot.
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 thuds a left hand into Turner's body.#T4# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Nice cross by Cox. A big left from Cox misses. Cox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Turner now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Cox tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it. Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A combination from Turner does no damage. Cox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cox misses with a left hand and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around? Nice defenses there by Cox. Cox lands a nice shot to the body.
Cox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner. A cross from Cox lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Cox dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Cox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards. Cox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Good exchange - Cox coming out on top. Cox swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Cox counters with a left to the body. Turner throws a shot from downtown. Cox moves away and avoids it. Cox throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. Turner ducks under a wild hook from Cox. Cox thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Turner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cox counters with a huge left! Turner is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cox isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Turner from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Cox! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hammer lands a slapping body shot.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Cox.
#CL2# Hammer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cox looking to stall.
Hammer pushes Cox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hammer throws a head punch that misses. Hammer misses with some punches.
Cox working hard to break the clinch. Cox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammer has a couple of punches blocked by Cox.
Cox blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammer scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Cox controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hammer fails to land. Cox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammer blocks it with crossed arms. #BC# Cox breaks the clinch.
#T1# Cox misses with a hook. A jab lands there for Hammer. Hammer lands a jab to Cox's midsection. Cox misses with a looping right. Cox throws a lazy body kick and Hammer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cox throws out the jab. Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cox.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cox. Cox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammer finds it's way round the side to connect with Cox's head. Cox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hammer throws a shot to the body.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Nice jab there from Hammer. Nice shot by Hammer. This has been an exciting period of action! Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Cox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2# Cox walks into a straight right hand from Hammer. Hammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cox swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer stuns Cox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hammer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cox. Cox circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A decent looking cross lands there for Hammer. Cox misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammer counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cox ducks right into an uppercut from Hammer. Cox just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Cox is just out of range. Hammer blocks a head kick by Cox.
Cox misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Hammer. Hammer misses with a hook.#T3# A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target. Cox lands a jab to the nose. Cox throws out a loose jab but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it. Jab by Cox. Nice shot lands for Hammer. Cox throws a combination that misses and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut. Cox throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2# Hammer gets a clinch. Cox looking to slow down the pace here. Hammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cox backwards. Hammer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Cox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hammer, as that shot connected.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4# Hammer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cox under the eye. Cox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Hammer walks into a stiff left hand from Cox. Hammer throws the left hand but Cox avoids the punch easily. Cox throws a quick counter head kick but Hammer was just out of range. Hammer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A head kick misses from Cox. Cox misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjarne Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cox takes a shot right to the bread basket. Some wild striking there from Cox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hammer lands an overhand right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjarne Hammer dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Cox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hammer scores with a hook to the body. Cox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Cox slips a straight right by Hammer. Cox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hammer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A lazy body kick from Cox and Hammer counters with a right hand to the body. Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cox. Cox throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cox throws out the jab. Hammer connects with a single shot there. Cox motions for Hammer to come forward. Cox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox connects with the punch. Cox ducks under a wild hook from Hammer. Cox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cox throws a leg kick enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Cox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hammer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hammer scores with a sloppy right hand. Cox should have avoided that one. Cox misses with a hook. A big left from Hammer misses. Hammer connects with a right hand. Cox shakes it off. Cox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand. Hammer moves into range and connects with a jab. Hammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cox misses with a low kick. Hammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cox in his tracks. 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! A head kick misses from Cox. Hammer takes a swing at Cox's ribcage but misses. Jab, jab by Hammer - just one landing. #T2# Cox misses the jab. Hammer throws the left hand but Cox avoids the punch easily. Hammer throws a body shot but no joy. Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hammer scores with a jab to the head.
Cox throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Hammer counters with a one-two to the body. Cox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand! A looping hook to the body misses from Cox. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet. Hammer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Hammer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Cox throws a head kick that misses. Hammer lands a jab to the nose. Hammer throws a body shot but no joy. Hammer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hammer's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3# Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
Isaac Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Hammer clinches up against the cage. Hammer misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cox. Hammer misses with the head strike.
Hammer tries to work over Cox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Cox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer with a nice cross. Hammer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cox's head. Cox misses with a kick to the body and Hammer counters with a right hand to the body. Hammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cox lands a slapping body shot.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hammer catches Cox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4##CL2# Hammer pushes Cox up against the cage in a clinch. Hammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cox. Hammer is working Cox over against the cage. Hammer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Cox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top. Hammer misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Cox does a little dance to reset his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hammer throws a hook but Cox avoids it easily. Cox connects with a jab. Hammer takes a swing at Cox's ribcage but misses. Hammer with a nice cross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjarne Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Cox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hammer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cox momentarily.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Cox ducks down to avoid it. Hammer throws out a loose jab but Cox uses good head movement to avoid it. Cox looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Bjarne Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hammer misses with a shot to the body and Cox counters with a series of strikes. Hammer will be more careful next time no doubt. Cox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hammer's head. Hammer lands with a good body shot. Hammer misses with a straight right. Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hammer lands a body shot.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Hammer. Cox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A left lands for Cox. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cox missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Good standup being displayed there by Hammer as he connects with a hook.#T1# Sloppy strikes from Cox. Those never looked like landing. Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hammer avoids the head kick by Cox.
Cox throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily. Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hammer scores with a hook. Cox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer throws a good cross that connects.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cox. Cox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A shot to the body from Cox misses #CL2# and Hammer counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Good body shot from Cox.
Hammer tries to throw a body punch but Cox avoids it by throwing Hammer back against the cage. Bjarne Hammer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2# Cox blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Cox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cox misses the jab. Cox misses with a head kick.
Hammer tries to clinch but Cox is having none of it. It looked like Cox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cox throws a lazy body kick and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand. Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cox counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cox throws a head kick that misses and Hammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw. Hammer lands a glancing blow to the side of Cox's head.#CL2# Hammer instigates a clinch. Hammer tries to throw a body punch but Cox avoids it by throwing Hammer back against the cage. Hammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Cox manages to break the clinch.
Hammer throws a body punch but Cox moves out of range. #T3# Cox takes one to the chin there. Jab from Hammer. Cox throws a chopping leg kick but Hammer manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Hammer misses the jab. Hammer throws a jab when Cox was well out of range. Cox misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely. Cox connects with a crisp jab. Cox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer throws a hook but Cox blocks it. Hammer looks to land a left hand but Cox moved out of range nicely. Cox throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4# Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer. Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Cox's shoulder, as Cox tries to avoid the shot. Cox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hammer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Cox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nice cross by Hammer. Cox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target. As Hammer looks to move away, Cox throws a big counter combo but Hammer just gets out of the way. A jab from Hammer finds it's way through Cox's defenses. Cox looks for the body kick but Hammer saw that one coming. Hammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Isaac Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bjarne Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Cox misses the body punch and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Bjarne Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hammer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjarne Hammer! Bjarne Hammer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon. A left and a right from Cox both land. Nice combination. Cox throws a head kick but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon throwing a counter right hand but Cox manages to avoid it. Gagnon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Cox is looking to chop away at Gagnon's legs. Cox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cox moves away. Gagnon scores with a jab. A jab lands there for Gagnon. Cox ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gagnon avoids the head kick by Cox.
A little feinted left hand from Gagnon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cox has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. The fighters circle momentarily. Gagnon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Cox tried to score with a low kick but Gagnon checks it. Gagnon misses with a body shot.
Gagnon lands a body shot.
Gagnon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cox.#T1# Gagnon throws the left hand but Cox avoids the punch easily. Cox unleashes a big counter combination but Gagnon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Cox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses. Gagnon connects with a body shot that sends Cox's belly button to the back. Cox throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gagnon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cox. Cox circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Cox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gagnon to score with a decent uppercut. Gagnon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gagnon lands with a straight right. Cox didn't see that one coming. Gagnon lands a jab. Cox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gagnon. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cox avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Cox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Gagnon misses with a straight left. A head kick misses from Cox. Gagnon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cox tries to work over Gagnon's front leg with a kick but Gagnon checks it. Cox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Gagnon works the jab nicely. Mitch Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gagnon thows a left - swing and a miss! Gagnon throws a jab when Cox was well out of range. Cox throws out a leg kick but Gagnon moves out of range and Cox only half commits. Cox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cox.
Cox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gagnon moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gagnon misses with a straight right. A clash of legs there as Gagnon blocks the low kick. Gagnon misses with an uppercut. Cox saw that one coming.#T3# Gagnon blocks a head kick by Cox.
Cox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gagnon finds it's way round the side to connect with Cox's head. Cox avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cox moves away from the strike by Gagnon. Gagnon misses with a hook. Cox ducked under it nicely. #CL# Gagnon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gagnon managing to block the knees to the body from Cox.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gagnon. Gagnon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cox has had enough of the clinch but Gagnon keeps him there for the moment. Gagnon tries to throw a body punch but Cox avoids it by throwing Gagnon back against the cage. Cox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cox uses good head movement to avoid it. Gagnon has a couple of punches blocked by Cox.
#T4##BC2# Cox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gagnon jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cox.
Cox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Gagnon cracks a nice hook into Cox's ribs. Gagnon looks to throw the jab but Cox is out of range. Despite the aggression on Cox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Gagnon blocks a head kick by Cox.
Cox connects with a crisp jab. Gagnon misses with an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cox throws a head kick but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Cox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gagnon. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Gagnon dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Cox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
Gagnon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cox sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gagnon throws a hook but Cox blocks it. Gagnon misses with a wild body shot. Nice jab there from Gagnon. Gagnon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cox can do to turn this around? Cox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Gagnon closes the distance and clinches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cox. Gagnon can't find room to land a body shot as Cox controls the action.
Gagnon misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hand to the body from Gagnon.
A nice left hand lands by Gagnon.
Gagnon lands a shot to the body. Cox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gagnon has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Cox manages to break the clinch.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Gagnon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cox. Cox throws a head kick that misses. Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gagnon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gagnon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Gagnon with a hook. Cox tries to bum rush Gagnon with a series of wild strikes but Gagnon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cox throws a head kick but Gagnon moves out of range.
Cox slips a jab from Gagnon. Gagnon moves out of range of the body kick. Cox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gagnon. Cox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Gagnon misses with a shot to the body and Cox counters with a left to the body. A head kick misses from Cox. Cox works over Gagnon's head and body with a nice combination.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A jab from Gagnon misses. Gagnon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gagnon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gagnon digs a good hook to Cox's body.
Gagnon just misses with a punch to the body.
As Gagnon backs off Cox throws a huge counter combo but Gagnon manages to avoid it all. Gagnon just misses with a punch to the body.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gagnon scores with a jab to the jaw. Cox throws a head kick but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mitch Gagnon is winning the standup battle so far. Cox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Cox connects with a body shot that sends Gagnon's belly button to the back.#T3# Cox throws a head kick but Gagnon moves out of range.
Cox moves forwards but Gagnon connects with a nice, crisp jab. Gagnon misses the jab. Cox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Cox throws a series of punches but Gagnon avoids them all with ease. Cox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Isaac Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gagnon takes a swing at Cox's ribcage but misses. A telegraphed right hand from Cox misses the target. Gagnon lands a nice hook to Cox's body. Cox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gagnon thows a left - swing and a miss! Cox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gagnon is out of range. Gagnon thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL# Gagnon gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Gagnon fails to land. Gagnon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4# Gagnon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gagnon presses Cox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gagnon misses with a short punch on the inside. Cox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gagnon tries a body shot but Cox blocks it.
Cox wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gagnon. Cox is breathing heavily. Cox tries to stall but Gagnon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gagnon cracks Cox with a nice body shot. Gagnon throws a head punch that misses. Gagnon tries to work over Cox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cox blocks an uppercut.
Gagnon misses with the head strike.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cox. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Gagnon dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# A big left from Gagnon misses. Gagnon avoids the head kick by Cox.
Gagnon slips a jab from Cox. Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cox manages to avoid it. Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cox.
Cox scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A cross from Gagnon lands. Cox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gagnon misses with a wild body shot. Cox is trying to counter with his kicks. Gagnon throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A left lands for Gagnon. Gagnon takes a body punch but keeps moving. Cox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cox takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1# Gagnon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gagnon connects with a crisp jab. Gagnon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Gagnon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cox's hands. Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gagnon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Gagnon misses with a hook. Cox ducked under it nicely. Cox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Gagnon just misses with a punch to the body.
Cox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Donk. Gagnon catches Cox right on the button with a cross. Gagnon works the jab nicely. Cox slips under a jab. Cox misses with a body kick. Gagnon lands the left hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Despite the aggression on Cox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2# Gagnon lands a jab to Cox's midsection. Cox slips under a jab. Cox needs to keep his hands up - Gagnon had a free shot at his head there.#CL# Gagnon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mitch Gagnon has scored more points in the clinch so far. Cox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gagnon.
Cox blocks an uppercut.
Gagnon lands a nice uppercut. Gagnon lands with a left to the head. Nice body punch from Gagnon - that landed with a thud.
Cox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gagnon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gagnon scores with a shot to the side of Cox's head. Gagnon misses with the head strike.
Gagnon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cox is trying to break the clinch but Gagnon has him pressed against the cage. Cox tries to stall but Gagnon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3# Gagnon lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short uppercut from Gagnon. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gagnon. Gagnon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cox. Gagnon lands a nice uppercut. Gagnon lands an uppercut. Gagnon lands with a short shot to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gagnon. Gagnon lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gagnon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gagnon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Cox is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gagnon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Gagnon.
Gagnon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Gagnon.
Gagnon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gagnon. Gagnon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gagnon lands a body shot. A shot in the inside from Gagnon. Gagnon throws a head punch that misses. Gagnon scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gagnon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cox or not. Gagnon working some nice short punches in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gagnon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A hook to the body from Gagnon.
Gagnon can't find room to land a body shot as Cox controls the action.
Gagnon works on Cox's body with a couple of short punches. Gagnon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cox or not. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A right handed body shot lands from Gagnon.
Gagnon tries to work over Cox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Isaac Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mitch Gagnon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gagnon lands a body shot. Gagnon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Mitch Gagnon showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gagnon 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Gagnon! |
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Event:
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Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cox gets off balance looking for a body kick and Gagnon counters with a right hand to the body. Cox looks for the body kick but Gagnon saw that one coming. Gagnon loads up on a big right hand but Cox slips the punch. Gagnon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cox. Gagnon avoids the head kick by Cox.
Nice cross by Gagnon. Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cox.
Gagnon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Cox misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gagnon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Cox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cox misses with the combination.
Cox throws a leg kick that misses. Gagnon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cox tried to score with a low kick but Gagnon checks it.#T1# Cox avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Cox throws a big counter combination but Gagnon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Gagnon blocks a head kick by Cox.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon. Gagnon thuds a left hand into Cox's body. Gagnon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Gagnon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cox's head. Gagnon blocks a head kick by Cox.
A countering left hand to the body from Gagnon misses. Donk. Gagnon catches Cox right on the button with a cross. Cox fails to land with a series of punches.
Gagnon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gagnon misses with a looping right. Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cox manages to avoid it. Gagnon misses with a hook. Cox ducked under it nicely. Gagnon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cox under the eye. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gagnon connects with a single shot there.#T2# Gagnon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mitch Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice cross by Gagnon. Cox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Gagnon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Gagnon misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Gagnon fails to land. Cox is trying to break free. Gagnon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gagnon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Cox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cox is trying to maintain a safe position but Gagnon gets an underhook and turns Cox into the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Gagnon.
Cox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gagnon.
#T3# Cox wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Cox manages to break the clinch.
Gagnon cracks Cox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Gagnon swings for the body but Cox moves out of range.
Cox throws the left hand but Gagnon avoids the punch easily. Gagnon scores with a decent looking hook. Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Cox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gagnon throws a poor cross that misses
and Cox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it. Gagnon lands with a right hand. Cox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cox moves out of range as Gagnon strikes. Gagnon just misses with a punch to the body.
Cox throws a head kick that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gagnon digs a good body shot into Cox's ribs.#T4# Gagnon lands a head shot. Cox throws a nice looking combination but Gagnon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gagnon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cox throws a leg kick that misses. Gagnon throws a body punch but Cox moves out of range. Cox fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gagnon just manages to avoid it. Sloppy strikes from Cox. Those never looked like landing. Cox throws a series of punches but Gagnon moves out of range. Cox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Cox throws a shot to the body.
Gagnon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Cox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gagnon to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2# Gagnon forces Cox back against the cage and clinches. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A shot in the inside from Gagnon. Gagnon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gagnon working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gagnon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cox's efforts to push away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Gagnon dominated that 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.#R2# Gagnon cracks Cox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cox moves away. Cox swings widly with a right hand
and Gagnon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cox throws a lazy head kick and Gagnon counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Cox throws a push kick but Gagnon slaps the foot to one side. Cox walks into a straight right hand from Gagnon. Gagnon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Cox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Cox moves out of range as Gagnon strikes. Cox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gagnon finds it's way round the side to connect with Cox's head. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cox!
This has been an exciting period of action! Cox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mitch Gagnon seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gagnon throws a hook but Cox blocks it. Isaac Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gagnon lands with an overhand left. Cox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1# Gagnon checks a low kick from Cox. Cox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Gagnon has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sloppy strikes from Cox. Those never looked like landing. Gagnon scores with a body shot.
Gagnon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cox under the eye. Cox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Cox throws a lazy head kick and Gagnon counters with a stiff right hand. Cox throws a head kick that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gagnon! But no joy. Cox throws a solid leg kick but Gagnon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cox. Cox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cox avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Jab, jab by Gagnon - just one landing. 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 takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cox throws the left hand but Gagnon avoids the punch easily.#T2# Cox walks into a left hand. Cox needs to keep his hands up - Gagnon had a free shot at his head there. Gagnon takes a swing at Cox's ribcage but misses. Gagnon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Gagnon with a jab. Gagnon cracks Cox with an open hand slap. Gagnon throws a shot to the body.
Cox throws a head kick but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon misses with a right hand and Cox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Gagnon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Cox misses the target. Cox moves out of range of the strikes. Cox throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand. Cox throws an off balance right hand
letting Gagnon counter with a right hand. Cox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3# Good exchange - Gagnon coming out on top. Cox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gagnon scores with a sloppy right hand. Cox should have avoided that one. Cox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon. Gagnon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gagnon clobbers Cox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cox is just out of range. Gagnon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Gagnon throws a jab but it's blocked by Cox. Cox throws a big counter combination but Gagnon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Cox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon. Cox walks into a left hand. Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cox.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cox throws a head kick that misses. Gagnon lunges at Cox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cox's hand. #T4# Cox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Gagnon just misses with a punch to the body.
Gagnon throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gagnon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Cox avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
A low kick from Cox misses and Cox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A left lands for Gagnon. Gagnon just misses with a punch to the body.
Gagnon throws a lazy uppercut
and Cox counters with a nice uppercut. Gagnon scores with a sloppy right hand. Cox should have avoided that one. Cox throws a head kick but Gagnon moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gagnon blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Cox. Cox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Gagnon looks to throw the jab but Cox is out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Gagnon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Cox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Gagnon works the jab nicely. Cox throws a series of punches but Gagnon avoids them all with ease. Cox moves out of range as Gagnon strikes. A telegraphed right hand from Gagnon misses the target. Cox avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gagnon cracks a nice hook into Cox's ribs. Cox throws a leg kick and Gagnon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon lands a head shot. Gagnon throws a lazy uppercut
and Cox counters with a three punch combo that has Gagnon backing up. Gagnon nods at Cox to acknowledge the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Cox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gagnon counters with a left to the body. Cox throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1# Gagnon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Gagnon throws a body punch but Cox moves out of range. Gagnon looks to land a right hand but Cox moved out of range. Cox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cox walks into a jab. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gagnon, as that shot connected.
#CL2# Gagnon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gagnon lands with a light punch inside. Cox taking a breather. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gagnon as Cox tries to tie him up. Gagnon presses Cox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gagnon misses with the head strike.
Gagnon misses with a punch on the inside.
Cox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2##BC# Cox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gagnon dips to his left and cracks Cox with an uppercut! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Gagnon catches Cox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Gagnon lands with an uppercut that bounces Cox off the cage and back into range. Cox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Gagnon on the wrong end of a nice jab. Gagnon misses with a wild body shot. Gagnon lands with a shot to the body. Cox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gagnon. Gagnon lands an overhand right. Cox throws a jab when Gagnon was well out of range. Cox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gagnon on the side of the head. #T3# Gagnon connects with a right hand. Cox shakes it off. Gagnon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Gagnon misses. Cox is looking to land body kicks. Cox looks to land a combination but Gagnon avoids it well. Gagnon lands a really nice looking cross but Cox seems unphased.
Gagnon scores with a hook. Gagnon misses with an uppercut. Cox throws a big counter combination but Gagnon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Cox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gagnon connects with a right hand. Cox shakes it off.#CL2# Cox gets tackled into the cage by Gagnon. Gagnon maintains the clinch. Gagnon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cox backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Gagnon struggles to land a body shot inside as Cox controls his hands.
Cox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4# Cox tries to break the clinch but Gagnon is controlling the position. Gagnon lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Cox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gagnon lands the left hand. Gagnon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cox tried to score with a low kick but Gagnon checks it. Cox fails to land with a series of punches.
Cox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gagnon. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gagnon! But no joy. Cox moves out of range as Gagnon strikes. Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cox throws a combination that misses and Gagnon counters with a left to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Decent striking displayed by Gagnon there. Gagnon scores with a hook. Isaac Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mitch Gagnon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A low kick from Cox is predictable there and Gagnon counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Mitch Gagnon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gagnon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Gagnon! |
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