PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinten Shadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Razormind Remix. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cox
vs
Shadows

194 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Quinten Shadows!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadows fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cox swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Cox has Shadows up against the cage in a clinch.
Cox tries to score a body lock takedown but Shadows shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Cox is trying to trip Shadows. He has hold of a leg but Shadows is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cox persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cox content to stall in guard here.
Cox has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cox forces his way into half guard.
Cox is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cox sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cox seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shadows for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jesse Cox wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shadows as he avoids it easily.
Cox with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Shadows to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadows stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shadows wants it to stay on the feet.

Cox rushes Shadows and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shadows after a bit of a struggle.
Shadows is trying to break free.
Cox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shadows after a bit of a struggle.
Shadows is looking to control Cox's arms but Cox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shadows has his back to the cage.
Shadows prevents the takedown attempt.
Cox has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shadows avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shadows prevents the takedown attempt.
Cox is breathing heavily.

Cox has hold of one of Shadows's legs. Shadows is fighting the takedown attempt but Cox gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox postures up.
Shadows wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cox is now in half guard.
Shadows flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadows looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cox seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Cox seems to be working for a kimura but Shadows defends the submission attempt.
Cox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Cox is looking for a kimura here.
Shadows trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jesse Cox.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Cox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shadows throws a jab when Cox was well out of range.
Cox shoots in looking for a takedown. Shadows tries to sprawl out of it but Cox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shadows manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jesse Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shadows tries to clinch up.
Shadows looks to land a combination but Cox avoids it well.
Shadows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cox defending well as Shadows loads up on a big left hand.
Cox shoots for a takedown but Shadows saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cox tries for a takedown but Shadows sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shadows as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shadows misses with a looping left.
Cox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shadows but Shadows pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shadows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jesse Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shadows swings for the body but Cox moves out of range.
Shadows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Cox closes the distance and pushes Shadows back into the cage.
Cox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shadows pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cox misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadows trying to control the position but instead, Cox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shadows into the cage.
Cox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shadows pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shadows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cox was well out of range. Poor timing from Shadows.
Shadows misses with a double jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cox tries to score a body lock takedown but Shadows shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cox drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shadows is pressed up against the cage. Cox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shadows down to the mat. Shadows avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to clinch.
Cox moves in looking to clinch but Shadows pushes him off.
Quinten Shadows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shadows avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shadows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cox slips under a jab.
Shadows loads up on a big right hand but Cox slips the punch.
Shadows misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cox moves into the clinch.
Shadows tries to work over Cox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadows tries to break the clinch but Cox is controlling the position.
Shadows tries to work over Cox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cox goes for a takedown attempt but Shadows pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shadows sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shadows misses with a hook.
Shadows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Shadows misses the target.
Cox shoots in looking for a takedown but Shadows manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Cox closes the distance and clinches.
Cox leaning against his opponent.
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 Jesse Cox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Shadows. No joy for Cox on that attempt.
Shadows looks to land a right hand but Cox moved out of range.
Shadows is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shadows throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shadows looks to land a right hand but Cox moved out of range.
Cox shoots in for a double leg but Shadows sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shadows throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cox.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shadows sprawls well. Shadows wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Shadows has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cox tries to throw a body punch but Shadows avoids it by throwing Cox back against the cage.
Shadows is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shadows is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cox wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadows wants to get back to striking at distance but Cox won't allow it.

Cox lands a takedown into guard.

Shadows has an active guard here but Cox has managed to pass into half guard.
Cox is trying to control. Shadows wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shadows is trying to stand up here but Cox is controlling him well.
Cox is keen to just control but Shadows is a slippery customer.
Cox is taking a breather. Shadows says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shadows tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cox has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cox looking to secure an arm triangle but Shadows defends it well.
Cox trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shadows avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cox.
Cox controlling from mount.
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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jesse Cox just wasn't active enough.
Shadows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cox circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox misses with a takedown attempt - Shadows sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shadows misses with a wild combination.
Shadows swinging wildly here.

Cox shoots in and gets a takedown into Shadows's guard.
Cox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Quinten Shadows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Shadows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cox, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Cox!
A less than humble Jesse Cox misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.