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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Waldo (ranked 4612 p4p, 4615 weight class) and Stat Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 367 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Waldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stat Fox!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waldo throws a body punch but Fox moves out of range.
Waldo misses with an uppercut. Fox saw that one coming.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waldo.
A shot to the body from Waldo misses
and Fox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fox stalling the fight.
Waldo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fox pulls Waldo into guard.
Waldo wants to stand but Fox has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Waldo wants to stand and escape but instead Fox has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Waldo wants to get back to his feet but Fox is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox stands and throws Waldo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fox cracks Waldo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fox takes a little break here. Waldo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fox is controlling him well.
Waldo being controlled for a moment.
Waldo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fox wants to finish this one by submission but Waldo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fox.
Waldo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Waldo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Waldo wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Waldo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fox landing shots from mount.
Fox controlling from mount.
Waldo has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Fox is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waldo is trying to get back to his feet but Fox has full control of the position and if anything, Waldo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waldo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fox gets his way!
Waldo wants to get back to his feet.
Fox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fox working for a choke but Waldo is defending well.
Fox is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Waldo trying to get back to his feet but Fox is in full control for now.
Waldo is trying to remain composed but Fox is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Fox controlling from the back.
Waldo is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waldo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fox.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stat Fox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Waldo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Waldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fox manages to avoid it.
As Waldo backs off Fox throws a huge counter combo but Waldo manages to avoid it all.
Waldo takes a swing at Fox's ribcage but misses.
Waldo is looking to wear down Fox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Waldo scores with a hook.
Fox is rocked!
Fox misses with a head kick.
Fox is still on wobbly legs! Can Waldo finish him?
Waldo throws a big shot that misses.
Fox seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice takedown defense from Waldo. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waldo.
Waldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldo lands a right hook to the body.
Waldo throws a shot from downtown. Fox moves away and avoids it.
Fox darts in looking for a takedown but Waldo gets double underhooks and turns Fox into the cage.
Waldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldo is trying to break the clinch but Fox is controlling him.
Waldo is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Waldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Waldo can't break the clinch.
Waldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Fox won't allow it.
Fox gets underhooks to prevent Waldo's takedown attempt.
Fox is pressed up against the cage. Waldo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fox down to the mat. Fox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Waldo takes a swing at Fox's ribcage but misses.
Stat Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox blocks a jab.
Fox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Waldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fox somewhat.
Jose Waldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stat Fox.
Waldo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fox avoids the elbow strike from Waldo, against the cage.
Fox jumps into guard, dragging Waldo to the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fox holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Waldo wanted to stand there but Fox had control of the position.
Waldo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fox trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Waldo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Waldo wants to stand and escape but instead Fox has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fox prevents Waldo from getting back to his feet.
Waldo being controlled here, momentarily.
Fox advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waldo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fox has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Waldo bucks up and tries to throw Fox off but instead Fox has got his back!
What can Waldo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Waldo trying to get back to his feet but Fox is in full control for now.
Stat Fox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fox lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Waldo hold on?!
Waldo is covering up but some of the strikes from Fox are getting through and doing damage.
Fox is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Waldo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Waldo for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox biding his time, controlling Waldo.
Waldo is trying to stand back up.
Waldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fox on the ground.
Fox has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stat Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fox pushes Waldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Fox manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Waldo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Waldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Fox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox shoots for a takedown but Waldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Waldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fox was well out of range. Poor timing from Waldo.
Waldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fox goes for a double leg but Waldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Waldo continues to drive forward.
Jose Waldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stat Fox.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fox clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldo wants a takedown but no success here.
Fox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Waldo up against the cage.
Fox keeps control of Waldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Waldo after a bit of a struggle.
Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Waldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Fox is just out of range.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waldo.
Waldo throws a body punch but Fox moves out of range.
Waldo throws a hook to the side of Fox's head but Fox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fox throws a counter combo.
Fox shoots in and drives through. Waldo sprawls well.
Fox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Waldo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Waldo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fox's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waldo wants to break free but Fox has control.
Fox is trying to drag Waldo to the mat but Waldo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waldo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Waldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Waldo misses with a straight left.
Waldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
Waldo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Waldo misses.
Waldo looks to throw the jab but Fox is out of range.
Waldo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fox thinks about the counter body kick.
Waldo throws a body punch but Fox moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fox under the eye.
Fox slips a straight right by Waldo.
Waldo misses with a body shot.
Waldo tries to keep at a distance but Fox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Waldo stalling in the clinch but Fox improves position.
Waldo wants to break free but Fox has control.
Waldo tries to pull guard but Fox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Waldo is trying to break the clinch but Fox has him pressed against the cage.
Waldo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Waldo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Waldo is trying to break the clinch but Fox has him pressed against the cage.
Fox has picked Waldo up - he's going for a ride! Fox dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Waldo is looking to escape.
Waldo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waldo.
Fox flicks out a counter leg kick but Waldo steps away.
Jose Waldo is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Waldo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fox counters by clinching up.
Waldo is trying to break the clinch but Fox has him pressed against the cage.
Fox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Waldo.
Fox tries for a takedown but Waldo manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fox.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Waldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Fox won't allow it.
Waldo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fox walks away with a smile on his face. Waldo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waldo swings for the body but Fox moves out of range.
Jose Waldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stat Fox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Waldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Waldo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stat Fox!
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