PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri CoxX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Lowley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

CoxX
vs
Lowley

193 cm
27
210 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

225 cm
28
212 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri CoxX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Lowley!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CoxX moves away from the strike by Lowley.
Lowley throws a right and a left that both miss.
CoxX bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - CoxX scores with a four punch combination!
Lowley misses with the combination.
CoxX showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowley.
CoxX lands a head kick!
Lowley misses with a series of wild punches.
Lowley scores with a shot to the body.
Lowley fails to land with a series of punches.
CoxX throws a nice head kick!
Lowley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Joe Lowley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Lowley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lowley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
CoxX lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
CoxX swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lowley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
CoxX misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lowley misses with a wild combination.
CoxX will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
CoxX lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lowley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lowley throws a lazy right hand but CoxX sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
CoxX avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lowley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lowley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
CoxX throws a nice looking combination but Lowley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
CoxX throws a series of strikes that have Lowley backpedaling.
CoxX keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
CoxX showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowley.
CoxX takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lowley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lowley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from CoxX. Those never looked like landing.
Lowley throws a right and a left that CoxX avoids nicely.
Lowley misses with a combination
and CoxX counters with a three punch combo that has Lowley backing up. Lowley nods at CoxX to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

CoxX looking to score a takedown here. Lowley is defending well but CoxX drives through and ends up in Lowley's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lowley controls CoxX momentarily but CoxX frees himself.
CoxX scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
CoxX cracks Lowley with a solid left hand.
CoxX works over Lowley with some ground and pound from guard.

Lowley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CoxX defends well.
Lowley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but CoxX has passed into side control.
Lowley has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lowley looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lowley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lowley is not content to let CoxX control the position.
Lowley struggling a bit here.
Lowley manages to work his way to half guard, despite CoxX's best efforts.
CoxX working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
CoxX wants to take a breather but Lowley is having none of it.
Lowley has a hand on CoxX's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. CoxX takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lowley can't escape the position.
CoxX pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CoxX controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CoxX landing punches.
CoxX takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
CoxX lands a big shot there that rocks Lowley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lowley is desperately trying to improve his position but CoxX has a good base and remains in mount.

CoxX looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lowley is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lowley tries to hold on but CoxX pushes him away.
Lowley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
CoxX wants to control the pace but Lowley is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri CoxX dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

CoxX lands with a slapping head kick.
Yuri CoxX is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lowley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Lowley misses its intended target.
Lowley thows a body shot but no joy.
Lowley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
CoxX ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lowley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but CoxX manages to avoid it.

CoxX looking to score a takedown here. Lowley is defending well but CoxX drives through and ends up in Lowley's guard.
CoxX won't allow Lowley to sweep him here.
CoxX makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
CoxX might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Lowley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CoxX defends well.
CoxX is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
CoxX looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lowley has momentary wrist control but CoxX slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX scoring with some ground and pound.
CoxX scoring with some ground and pound.
CoxX connects with a couple of short punches.
CoxX postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
CoxX trying to control but Lowley is working from the bottom.
CoxX with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

CoxX gets to his feet. Lowley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Joe Lowley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lowley throws an overhand right that lands on CoxX's shoulder, as CoxX tries to avoid the shot.
Lowley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and CoxX counters with a single leg into guard. Lowley didn't expect that.
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!

Lowley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lowley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with CoxX. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lowley is breathing heavily.
CoxX scoring with some ground and pound.

Lowley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! CoxX has picked Lowley up and slammed him! Lowley can't keep hold of the triangle and CoxX manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CoxX cracks Lowley with a big right hand but Lowley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lowley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
CoxX looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
CoxX slips a nice elbow through Lowley's hands, connecting with Lowley's forehead.

CoxX is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yuri CoxX overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from CoxX.
CoxX seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
CoxX lands with a punch from half guard.

CoxX stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

CoxX darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

CoxX is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
CoxX 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.

Lowley actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowley is staying active underneath CoxX, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

CoxX is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
CoxX winds up and cracks Lowley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Lowley looking for submissions off his back.
CoxX working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CoxX scoring with strikes to the body and head.

CoxX stands up out of the half guard.
Lowley lands a nice shot to the body.
Lowley looks to land a left hand but CoxX moved out of range nicely.
CoxX takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

CoxX gets a double leg takedown into Lowley's guard.
Lowley wants to improve his position but instead CoxX has moved into half guard.

CoxX is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lowley has managed to free his arm - good work.
CoxX looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lowley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
CoxX content to control rather than advance.
CoxX working over Lowley with some ground and pound. Lowley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri CoxX dominated that second round.
That's time! CoxX's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lowley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
CoxX tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lowley looks to land a left hand but CoxX moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Lowley misses its intended target.

CoxX scores with a takedown into Lowley's guard.

Lowley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead CoxX passes into side control.
Lowley is trying to control CoxX's posture but CoxX avoids it.

CoxX is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lowley has escaped the position, nice work there.
CoxX working the ground and pound.
CoxX working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowley tries to improve position but can't.
Lowley being controlled for a moment.
Lowley tries to bench press CoxX off him but CoxX keeps the position.
Lowley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
CoxX in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lowley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CoxX wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
CoxX cracks Lowley with a big right hand but Lowley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

CoxX tries for a kimura but Lowley is defending well.
Lowley tries to get back to half guard but can't.

CoxX looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
CoxX in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on CoxX's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
CoxX landing a few strikes.
Lowley manages to get back to half guard.
CoxX content to control rather than advance.
Lowley is not content to let CoxX control the position.
Lowley trying to control here.
CoxX landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
CoxX slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX wants to take a breather but Lowley is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lowley is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. CoxX lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, CoxX seems content to control.

CoxX is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lowley sees it coming and defends easily.
CoxX wants to take a breather but Lowley is having none of it.
Lowley tries to get to full guard but CoxX has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with CoxX in particular looking to stall.
CoxX is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lowley can do to turn this around?
Lowley is pressing down on CoxX's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CoxX is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
CoxX trying to control the position from guard on top but Lowley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lowley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
CoxX controls from within his opponent's guard.

Lowley throws his legs up looking for a submission but CoxX uses it to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lowley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lowley is not content to let CoxX control the position.
Joe Lowley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri CoxX showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for CoxX, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri CoxX!