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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caelus Nox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nox has chosen Why cant we be freinds as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Caelus Nox!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jimenez pushes Nox off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nox has Jimenez up against the cage in a clinch.
Nox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nox pulls guard effortlessly.
Nox being controlled here, momentarily.
Jimenez landing with the ground and pound.
Jimenez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nox for as long as he can get away with.
We're going to have a standup here because Mickey Jimenez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nox tries to clinch up
and Jimenez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nox manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jimenez controls the pace.
Jimenez landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nox throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nox has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jimenez stays in close to Nox's body and controls the position.
Nox has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.
Nox looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jimenez has picked Nox up and slammed him! Nox can't keep hold of the triangle and Jimenez manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nox looks winded!
Jimenez is trying to get an arm triangle but Nox is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jimenez staying calm.
Jimenez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jimenez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nox being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nox is trying to get back to half guard.
Jimenez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nox is trying to improve his position.
Nox wants to get back to his feet but Jimenez is dominant here and he's now got Nox's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jimenez lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Nox hold on?!
Jimenez looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Jimenez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nox tries to close the distance and clinch but Jimenez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jimenez really is a fat lump.
Nox tries to close the distance and clinch but Jimenez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jimenez blocks the body kick.
Nox tries to bum rush Jimenez with a series of wild strikes but Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jimenez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jimenez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nox is controlling him well.
Nox trying to control the action but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez regains half guard.
Jimenez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jimenez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez pushes Nox off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nox is breathing heavily.
Jimenez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nox tries to clinch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nox dives in and scores a takedown into Jimenez's guard.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Nox from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nox preventing the sweep.
Nox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jimenez's guard.
Nox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jimenez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jimenez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nox is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jimenez takes a little break here. Nox wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nox is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jimenez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox actively working from the bottom here.
Jimenez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jimenez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jimenez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jimenez pulls his head out easily.
Mickey Jimenez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nox wants to get back to his feet.
Jimenez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jimenez not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nox is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Mickey Jimenez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nox changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jimenez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jimenez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jimenez tries to escape but Nox is in control.
Nox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jimenez, who protects the arm well.
Jimenez throws Nox to one side and escapes!
Nox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nox trying to control the action but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Nox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez is trying to get back to his feet.
Jimenez 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.
Nox working away.
Nox wants to control but Jimenez is keeping him busy.
Jimenez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jimenez tries to escape but Nox is in control.
Nox wants to control but Jimenez is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nox in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nox trying to control the action but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jimenez throws Nox to one side and escapes!
Nox throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jimenez was covering up waiting for the punch and Nox finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nox prevents Jimenez from getting back to his feet.
Nox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jimenez's guard.
Nox wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
Jimenez has his feet on Nox's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jimenez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nox shoots in and bounces Jimenez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nox trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Nox looking to sit in guard and control but Jimenez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nox has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.
Jimenez gets to his feet. Nox looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nox scores with a takedown into Jimenez's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Caelus Nox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nox gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jimenez is staying active underneath Nox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mickey Jimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nox is working for a kimura but Jimenez is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caelus Nox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jimenez 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Caelus Nox!
A victorious Caelus Nox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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