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Event:
GDL 83: Knight VS Nickels
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Fox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gaethje misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaethje checks a leg kick.
Gaethje swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Gaethje. #CL#
Gaethje tries to keep at a distance but Fox has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Gaethje loads up on a big right hand but Fox slips the punch.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Khabib Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje catches Fox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gaethje misses with a straight left.
It looked like Fox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaethje sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Fox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fox is defended easily by Gaethje.#T1#
Fox throws a one two combo.
Gaethje with a hook.
Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Fox rushes Gaethje and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gaethje's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaethje scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gaethje throws a right and a left that Fox avoids nicely. #CL#
Fox darts in and clinches Gaethje up against the cage.
I was talking to Fox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fox is pressed up against the cage. Gaethje 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. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gaethje looking to stall.
#BC#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gaethje throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Gaethje.
Fox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaethje swivels and escapes.
Gaethje looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stat Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gaethje takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Gaethje throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Fox moves into the clinch.
Fox lands an uppercut.#BC#
Fox breaks from the clinch.
Fox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Fox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gaethje is trying to stand up here but Fox is controlling him well. #SUB#
Fox seems to be working for a kimura but Gaethje defends the submission attempt.
Gaethje trying to hold on to Fox's head to control him but Fox postures up.
#T4#
Fox content to control rather than advance.
Fox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gaethje's head.
Fox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fox prevents Gaethje from improving his position.
Fox perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khabib Gaethje will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gaethje throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Fox moves into the clinch.
Fox goes for a takedown attempt but Gaethje pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fox throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fox throws a head kick but Gaethje moves out of range.
Gaethje swinging wildly here.
Gaethje 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.
Fox throws a series of punches but Gaethje avoids them all with ease.
Fox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gaethje circles away.
Gaethje throws a fast counter high kick but Fox manages to duck under it in time.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Fox shoots and misses
and Gaethje counters with a head kick. That will keep Fox thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stat Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaethje takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khabib Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
No luck for Fox with that takedown attempt.
A head kick from Gaethje lands but Fox takes it in his stride.
A nice combination there by Gaethje.
Fox blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFox.
Nice takedown defense from Gaethje. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaethje throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox tries to clinch but Gaethje is having none of it.
Gaethje uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fox has time to react.
Fox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gaethje.
A head kick misses from Gaethje.
Fox blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Fox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gaethje manages to circle out of the way.
Gaethje throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaethje misses with a hook. Fox ducked under it nicely.
Gaethje scores with the left hand. Fox knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Gaethje misses.
Gaethje might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fox slips a straight right by Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Gaethje. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Gaethje keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fox darts in looking for a takedown but Gaethje gets double underhooks and turns Fox into the cage.
Gaethje tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gaethje has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Gaethje scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaethje counters with a two punch combo.
Gaethje lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Fox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Fox gets a clinch.
Gaethje is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gaethje is trying to break free.
Gaethje is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gaethje tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fox just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Fox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gaethje uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Gaethje drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fox! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Fox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gaethje, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Gaethje seems a little lost for a moment, as Fox dominates the positioning.#SU#
Fox decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fox has a takedown stuffed.
Gaethje plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Gaethje showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gaethje throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Gaethje. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gaethje.
Nice takedown defense from Gaethje. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Gaethje throws a jab when Fox was well out of range.
Gaethje misses with a hook.
Fox takes one to the side of the head.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Fox tries to counter by clinching up but Gaethje breaks away and moves out of range.
Stat Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Fox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fox.
Gaethje tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gaethje tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fox smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje lunges at Fox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fox's hand.
Gaethje throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily. #T1#
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Fox clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Fox to work.
Gaethje tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stat Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Gaethje.#TD#
Fox jumps into guard, dragging Gaethje to the mat.
Fox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fox sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaethje's guard. #T2#
Fox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gaethje defending well though.
Fox not doing much here.
#SU#
Fox postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gaethje to stand up.
Gaethje throws a right and a left that Fox avoids nicely.
Gaethje throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fox's head.
Fox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaethje.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fox is looking to counter the offense by Gaethje and move into the clinch.#CL#
Fox moves into the clinch.
Gaethje is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gaethje tries to pull guard but Fox holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaethje drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Gaethje misses.
Fox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gaethje swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Fox with that takedown attempt.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaethje tries to sprawl out of it but Fox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaethje manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Fox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gaethje feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Foxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaethje swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fox is looking to clinch.
Fox looks to land a right hand but Gaethje moved out of range.
Gaethje swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gaethje throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily.
Gaethje bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fox's head backwards.
Fox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaethje is fending him off so far but Fox persists. Nope, Gaethje circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Fox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gaethje avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Gaethje comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gaethje winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Gaethje! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2021 |
#R1#
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 #CL2#
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.#TD2#
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. #REVB#
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.#T1#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T2#
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.#T3##SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.
#T4#
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.#R2#
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.#ROC#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!#CL2#
Fox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
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
#CL2#
and Fox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fox avoids the elbow strike from Waldo, against the cage.
#TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #REVB#
Fox prevents Waldo from getting back to his feet.
Waldo being controlled here, momentarily.
Fox advances position into side control!#T3#
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.
#SUB2#
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. #T4#
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!#R3##CL2#
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.#BC2#
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.#CL2#
Fox clinches up against the cage.#T1#
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. #BC2#
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.#CL2#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.
#CL2#
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. #TD2#
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.#ES#
Waldo manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
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
#CL2#
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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