PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fallon Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ericksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Take a Walk on the Wild Side. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fox
vs
Ericksson

170 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fallon Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Ericksson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ericksson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fox lands with an overhand left.
Fox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fox thows a body shot but no joy.
Ericksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fox.
Ericksson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Fox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ericksson doesn't seem phased though.
Fox misses with an uppercut. Ericksson saw that one coming.
Ericksson throws a front kick that sends Fox stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Fox as Ericksson shoots in.
Ericksson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fallon Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Ericksson.
Fox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt - Ericksson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericksson moves out of range as Fox strikes.
Ericksson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ericksson wants to clinch up but Fox keeps it at a distance.
Fox's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fox duly obliges.
Nice shot lands for Fox.
Ericksson dives in and grabs Fox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes down on Ericksson's head and hops out.

Ericksson drives through with a takedown into Fox's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ericksson looks winded!
Fox pulls Ericksson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ericksson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fox throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ericksson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox passes into half guard.
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!

Fox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fox tries to pass to full mount but Ericksson defends it.
Fox works his way into full mount!
Fox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fox wants to take Ericksson's back here but Ericksson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fox has control of Ericksson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ericksson regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Fox jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ericksson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ericksson and Fox has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Fox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fox throws a strike aimed at the side of Ericksson's head but Ericksson avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fox is trying to get an arm triangle but Ericksson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fox trying to control the action but Ericksson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ericksson has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fallon Fox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ericksson misses with a head kick.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fox scores with a hook.
Ericksson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fox tries to avoid it but Ericksson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fox to the ground. Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ericksson walks into a stiff left hand from Fox.
Fox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ericksson as he jumps to the side.
Fox doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ericksson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is looking to improve his position.
Fox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ericksson.
Fallon Fox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fox wants to improve his position but Ericksson is controlling well.
Fox is working hard here to advance position.
Fox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ericksson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ericksson trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Ericksson distracts Fox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fox trying to control the position.
Ericksson won't allow Fox to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ericksson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ericksson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ericksson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ericksson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Fox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fox wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ericksson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ericksson throwing strikes but missing.
Fox pulls Ericksson in close to prevent any damage.

Fox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericksson won't allow Fox to sweep him here.
Ericksson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ericksson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ericksson stopping the sweep attempt from Fox.
Fox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ericksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ericksson scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericksson throwing strikes from guard but Fox blocks nicely.

Fox kicks Ericksson off and gets to his feet.
Fox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fox scores with a jab to the head.
Ericksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ericksson moves in looking to clinch but Fox pushes him off.
Fox is looking to clinch.
Fox misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Ericksson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ericksson moves away.
A swing and a miss from Fox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fallon Fox will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fox scores with the left hand. Ericksson knows he should have avoided that one.
Fox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ericksson's waist but Ericksson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fox off to one side.
Ericksson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Fox. That snapped Ericksson's head back.
A slow jab from Fox misses its intended target.
Fox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ericksson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fallon Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Ericksson.
Fox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fox throws a hook to the side of Ericksson's head but Ericksson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericksson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fox shoots for a double leg takedown but Ericksson sprawls well. He's pushed Fox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ericksson moves in looking to clinch but Fox pushes him off.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ericksson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Ericksson instigates a clinch.
Ericksson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ericksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ericksson crunches a lovely knee into Fox's ribcage.
Ericksson unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Ericksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fallon Fox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Fox.
Fallon Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ericksson.
Fox throws a one two combo.
Fox fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Ericksson shows good takedown defense.
Ericksson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fox's head.

Ericksson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fox is trying to improve his position.

Ericksson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ericksson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fox gets back to half guard.
Fox wants to get back to full guard.
Fox gets full guard.
Fox lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ericksson!
Fox controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericksson is controlling an arm, preventing Fox from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fox tries to take Ericksson's back but instead Ericksson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Ericksson.
I think Fox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fallon Fox!
Fallon Fox bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.