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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Slayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cox tries to avoid it but Slayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cox to the ground. Cox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slayer shoots for a takedown but Cox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slayer somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poon Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slayer falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Cox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slayer is keeping the position for now.
Cox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox wants to get up but he can't break Slayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Cox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cox prevents Slayer from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cox is pushing down on Slayer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slayer is fighting to maintain full guard but Cox has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cox moves nicely into side control.
Slayer parries the strikes from Cox easily there. Cox is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Slayer to escape.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee asks Cox politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cox prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cox cracks Slayer with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Cox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slayer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cox is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Slayer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
What's Slayer going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slayer is trying to control Cox's posture but Cox avoids it.
Cox lands a few punches from side control.
Cox working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cox lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Slayer down.
Cox trying to control the position but Slayer is working away.
Cox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slayer is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cox tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Cox is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Slayer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cox working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Cox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slayer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cox wants to stand but Slayer is controlling his arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Cox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Cox gets a double leg takedown into Slayer's guard.
Slayer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cox has his hands clasped together around Slayer's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Cox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slayer is keen to just control but Cox is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox controlling the position well. #T1#
Slayer looks to land a strike but Cox avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Cox working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Slayer has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Slayer seems to be working for a kimura but Cox defends the submission attempt.#SU#
Slayer decides to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Cox drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cox connects with a couple of short punches.
Slayer is trying to keep Cox in close.
Cox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Slayer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Cox landing with the ground and pound.
Cox looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Cox decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slayer sprawls well. Slayer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cox tries for a takedown but Slayer circles away easily
enabling Slayer to counter with a crisp jab.
Cox is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slayer is defended easily by Cox.
Slayer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slayer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Slayer moves into range and clinches up with Cox.
Slayer can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Cox gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cox is standing up over Slayer. Slayer looks to escape but Cox dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Landon Cox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Slayer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cox defends it nicely.
Cox with the counter takedown but Slayer avoids it easily.
Slayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cox's waist but Cox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slayer off to one side.
Slayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poon Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slayer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Slayer backs off Cox throws a huge counter combo but Slayer manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cox forces Slayer back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Cox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cox fails with the takedown
and Slayer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cox thinking. #T1#
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slayer tries to clinch there but Cox circles away.
#CL2#
Cox closes the distance and clinches.
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Slayer controls his hands.
Slayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Cox has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Slayer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cox is landing with strikes from the back. #T2##SUB2#
Slayer showing good submission defense here.
Cox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slayer can't escape the position.
Slayer is working hard here to advance position.
Cox biding his time, controlling Slayer. #SUB2#
Cox is persistently looking for the submission but Slayer is defending it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I would not like to be Slayer right now.
#T3#
Cox is continuing to stall.
Slayer trying to get back to his feet but Cox is in full control for now.
Cox lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cox controlling the position well here. Slayer rolled but Cox kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slayer wants to escape the position.
Slayer grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Cox really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Slayer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Will Cox go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Poon Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Landon Cox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slayer covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Cox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cox 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Cox! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Marao leaves Cox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marao dives in and grabs Cox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cox pushes down on Marao's head and hops out.
Cox stuffs the takedown attempt from Marao. Marao gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Marao feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Marao prevents Cox from getting back to his feet.
Marao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cox's head.
Cox wants to stand up but Marao is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marao is looking to advance position but Cox has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Cox wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T1#
Cox landing punches.
Marao is looking to improve his position but Cox isn't that keen on the idea.
Cox wants to control but instead Marao manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Marao actively working from the bottom here.
Marao is pressing down on Cox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marao looking to control.
#SUB2#
Marao looking for a guillotine here but Cox defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Marao has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cox should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Marao has tightened it up now! Cox should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Farao Marao! |
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Event:
SUF 7: Monster Mash
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Cox drives through and clinches with Thorkildsen against the ropes.
Thorkildsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thorkildsen can't get the takedown.
Cox is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Cox manages to break the clinch.
Thorkildsen misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Cox counters by clinching up.
Thorkildsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Landon Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gard Thorkildsen.#TD2#
Thorkildsen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cox tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thorkildsen is in Cox's guard.
Thorkildsen trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorkildsen on the ground.#SUB#
Cox isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thorkildsen stacks Cox on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thorkildsen!
Thorkildsen trying to control the action but Cox is working from the bottom. #T1#
Thorkildsen throwing strikes but Cox manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorkildsen keeps working.
Cox controlling the position from side mount.
Cox wants to control but Thorkildsen is keeping him busy.
Thorkildsen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cox's best efforts.
Thorkildsen tries to roll over but Cox keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Thorkildsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cox pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Cox lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Thorkildsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cox not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Thorkildsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thorkildsen manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Thorkildsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Thorkildsen looking for a guillotine here but Cox defends easily.
#T3#
Cox trying to control but Thorkildsen is working from the bottom.
Cox postures up and lands a big shot to Thorkildsen's brow. #SUB#
Cox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorkildsen is retaining full guard.
Thorkildsen working a defensive guard here.
Cox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Thorkildsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cox wants to control from the top but Thorkildsen keeps moving.
Thorkildsen controlling the position.#T4#
Thorkildsen keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cox has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thorkildsen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cox is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thorkildsen pulls down on the head and he's put Cox to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gard Thorkildsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Gard Thorkildsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
4: The Calm
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Cox fails with a takedown attempt.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Liviazoa.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liviazoa lands a nice shot that snaps Cox's head back.
Cox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liviazoa circles away.#TD#
Liviazoa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cox manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cox is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Cox actively working from the bottom here.
Cox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cox can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liviazoa wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Liviazoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Liviazoa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Liviazoa stopping the sweep attempt from Cox.
Liviazoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liviazoa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cox is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liviazoa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Liviazoa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cox controlling the position well.
Liviazoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cox is staying active underneath Liviazoa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Liviazoa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Liviazoa is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Cox desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Liviazoa is stalling here. Cox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Liviazoa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Cox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cox looks winded!
Liviazoa being controlled for a moment. #SU2#
Cox decides to stand up, so the ref orders Liviazoa to his feet. #T4#
Cox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.
Liviazoa with a nice cross.
Liviazoa jabs Cox right on the nose. Cox blinks but takes it well.
Liviazoa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cox defends it nicely.
Cox with the counter takedown but Liviazoa avoids it easily.#TD2#
Cox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Liviazoa is looking to control Cox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liviazoa avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Igor Liviazoa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liviazoa loads up on a big right hand but Cox slips the punch.
Liviazoa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cox defends it nicely.
Cox throws out a counter right but Liviazoa avoids it with no problem.
Liviazoa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cox's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liviazoa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cox has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox moves forwards but Liviazoa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Igor Liviazoa is winning the standup battle so far.
Cox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liviazoa lands the left hand.#T1#
Liviazoa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liviazoa scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Liviazoa misses its intended target.
Liviazoa throws a looping overhand right but Cox ducks down to avoid it.
Liviazoa throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Liviazoa lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Liviazoa.
Cox tries for a takedown but Liviazoa circles away easily
and Cox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liviazoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liviazoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cox is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Liviazoa thuds his right hand into Cox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Liviazoa lands.
Landon Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox slips a jab from Liviazoa.
Nice jab there from Liviazoa. #T2#
Cox shoots in for a takedown but Liviazoa shows good takedown defense.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.
Liviazoa connects with a right hand. Cox shakes it off.
Igor Liviazoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cox is breathing heavily.
Cox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liviazoa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cox.
Liviazoa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Liviazoa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cox slips a jab from Liviazoa.
Cox is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cox tries for a takedown but Liviazoa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liviazoa misses with a hook. Cox ducked under it nicely.
Liviazoa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liviazoa scores with a jab. Cox acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Cox moves into the clinch successfully.
Cox tries to score a body lock takedown but Liviazoa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Cox manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Liviazoa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cox.
Liviazoa tests Cox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liviazoa cracks Cox with an open hand slap.
Liviazoa cracks Cox with an open hand slap.
Cox has his takedown stuffed
and Liviazoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liviazoa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cox on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Liviazoa.
Liviazoa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cox. Cox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cox takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liviazoa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cox scrambles back to his feet.
Liviazoa lands a jab.
Liviazoa lands a glancing blow to the side of Cox's head.#T4#
Liviazoa lands with an overhand left.
Liviazoa swats away the attempt to clinch by Cox.
Liviazoa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liviazoa with a hook.
Liviazoa thuds his right hand into Cox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Cox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liviazoa has a couple of punches blocked by Cox.
Liviazoa misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Liviazoa fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liviazoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liviazoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cox's elbow.
Liviazoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liviazoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cox can do to turn this around?
Liviazoa lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Liviazoa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Liviazoa tests Cox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cox ducks right into an uppercut from Liviazoa.
Liviazoa scores with a nice strike.
Liviazoa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cox tries to move into range but Liviazoa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liviazoa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cox on the side of the head.
Liviazoa misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Cox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cox.
Liviazoa tries to work over Cox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liviazoa has a couple of punches blocked by Cox.
Cox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox is looking to take this one to the mat.
Liviazoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liviazoa taking a breather. #T1##BC2#
Cox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Liviazoa.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liviazoa, as that shot connected.
Cox slips under a jab from Liviazoa.
The fighters circling - Liviazoa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Liviazoa.
Liviazoa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liviazoa throws a shot from downtown. Cox moves away and avoids it.
Liviazoa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liviazoa connects with a jab.
Liviazoa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cox.
Liviazoa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liviazoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cox stuffs the takedown.
Cox staying out of range there.
Cox misses with a takedown attempt - Liviazoa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.#T2##TD#
Liviazoa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox controlling the position.
Landon Cox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liviazoa looking to pass the guard.
Liviazoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Liviazoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cox has his foot on Liviazoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liviazoa works his way back into a safe position though.
Liviazoa trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Cox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liviazoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liviazoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Liviazoa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Liviazoa trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Igor Liviazoa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liviazoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Liviazoa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Liviazoa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cox puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Liviazoa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cox.
Cox controlling the pace.
Cox wants to control but Liviazoa is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cox is trying to control. Liviazoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Landon Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liviazoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Liviazoa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liviazoa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Liviazoa! |
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Event:
2: Corruption
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Cox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liviazoa as he jumps to the side.
Liviazoa connects with a single shot there.
Cox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liviazoa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Liviazoa looking to score a takedown here. Cox is defending well but Liviazoa drives through and ends up in Cox's guard.#SUB2#
Cox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liviazoa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cox on the ground.
Liviazoa trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Liviazoa looking to sit in guard and control but Cox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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 controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
It looks like Cox might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cox pushes down on Liviazoa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liviazoa defending well though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Liviazoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Cox seems to be looking for submissions.
Liviazoa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liviazoa tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Cox decides to stand up. #T3#
Cox throws a right and a left that Liviazoa avoids nicely.
Liviazoa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Liviazoa has a takedown stuffed.
Liviazoa scores with a sloppy right hand. Cox should have avoided that one.
Cox fails to land the takedown.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.
Cox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liviazoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liviazoa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liviazoa, as that shot connected.
Liviazoa connects with a nice looking jab.
Cox takes one to the side of the head.
Cox takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cox takes one to the chin there.
Liviazoa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Liviazoa - just one landing.
Liviazoa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cox's hands.
Liviazoa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liviazoa scores with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Liviazoa.
Liviazoa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Cox moves into the clinch successfully.
Liviazoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liviazoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Cox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Liviazoa uses from the top position.
Liviazoa looking to sit in guard and control but Cox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liviazoa wants to sweep here but Cox controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Liviazoa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Liviazoa lunges at Cox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cox's hand. #CL2#
Cox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Liviazoa misses with the head strike.
Liviazoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liviazoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cox shoots for a double leg takedown but Liviazoa sprawls well. He's pushed Cox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab by Liviazoa.
Landon Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liviazoa throws an overhand right that lands on Cox's shoulder, as Cox tries to avoid the shot.
Igor Liviazoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox walks into a straight right hand from Liviazoa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Liviazoa - just one landing.
Liviazoa dives in and grabs Cox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cox pushes down on Liviazoa's head and hops out.
Liviazoa stuffs the takedown attempt from Cox. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.
Liviazoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cox can do to turn this around?
Liviazoa tries for a takedown but Cox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
A jab from Liviazoa finds it's way through Cox's defenses.
Cox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liviazoa is fending him off so far but Cox persists. Nope, Liviazoa circles away and we're back to standing.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.
Liviazoa looks to land a left hand but Cox moved out of range nicely.
Cox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liviazoa's waist but Liviazoa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cox off to one side.
A combination from Cox does no damage.
Cox is breathing heavily.#TD#
Liviazoa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liviazoa showed some decent athleticism there.
Cox is not content to let Liviazoa control the position.
Liviazoa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Liviazoa is keen to just control but Cox is a slippery customer.
Liviazoa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Liviazoa is stalling here. Cox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Liviazoa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Liviazoa is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cox is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Liviazoa wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Cox seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Liviazoa is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Landon Cox! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Huevos fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cox.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Cox decides to stand back up.
Huevos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Cox moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Cox manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cox is looking to stand up but Huevos isn't so interested in that idea.
Huevos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cox on the ground.
Cox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cox controlling the action here.#T1##SUB#
Huevos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cox pulls his head out easily.
Cox slips a nice elbow through Huevos's hands, connecting with Huevos's forehead.
Still in half guard, Cox seems content to control.#SUB2#
Cox seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Huevos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Landon Cox! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cox circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn slips a jab and a cross from Cox.
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunn throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Cox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gunn's guard.
Gunn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cox dives into side control.
#REVB#
Cox taking a breather here. #T1##SUB#
Cox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cox is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gunn looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cox gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gunn is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cox lets go of the hold and Gunn can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Landon Cox!
In defeat, Tommy Gunn stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cant win them all, I'll be back'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Silverhampton is looking to clinch.
Cox is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Cox dives in and scores a takedown into Silverhampton's guard.
Cox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cox chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU2#
Cox decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Silverhampton moves into range and clinches up with Cox.
Silverhampton swings wildly with an uppercut but Cox uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Cox gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silverhampton regains guard.
Silverhampton is wriggling around but Cox manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Cox with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Cox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cox is pressing down on Silverhampton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverhampton is holding on for now.
Silverhampton is in trouble now - Cox has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Cox is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Cox extends the arm and Silverhampton is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landon Cox! |
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