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Event:
VFA Wednesday Fights 3
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Wieneke lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Wieneke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wieneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Cox closes the distance and clinches.
Wieneke tries to circle away but Cox has him pinned against the cage.
Cox has Wieneke pressed against the cage, preventing Wieneke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wieneke's efforts to push away.
Wieneke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cox tries to land knees in the clinch but Wieneke avoids the damage to the body.
Cox has Wieneke pressed against the cage, preventing Wieneke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wieneke's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Wieneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wieneke throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
#TD#
Cox looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1##SUB#
Cox drops back looking for a leg! Wieneke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wieneke manages to kick Cox off! Cox jumps back into Wieneke's guard.
Cox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wieneke wants to stand and escape but Cox is having none of it.
Cox is pushing down on Wieneke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wieneke is fighting to maintain full guard but Cox has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Wieneke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wieneke is looking to escape.
Cox lands with a punch from half guard.
Wieneke is trying to stand.
Wieneke is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB2#
Wieneke actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Cox frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cox looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Cox working for a guillotine from mount but Wieneke is in no mood to give up.
Cox controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Cox looking for a guillotine from mount but Wieneke is having none of it.
Wieneke is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Cox looking for a guillotine from mount but Wieneke is having none of it.
Wieneke trying desperately to get to his feet.
Wieneke is trying to stand but he's just given Cox his back.
Wieneke is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB#
Cox is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Wieneke won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Cox off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reuben Cox!
Reuben Cox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Cox throws a body kick that misses.
Williams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cox manages to circle out of the way.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cox but Cox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Cox counters with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Cox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to clinch
and Cox counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Cox finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
A head kick from Cox lands but Williams takes it in his stride. #T1#
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cox throws a big counter head kick but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Cox lands a big head kick that sends Williams to the canvas! Cox follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reuben Cox!
After winning the bout, Reuben Cox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AD400
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Wilkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cox.
Wilkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cox defends it nicely.
Cox misses with a head kick.
Wilkins avoids the head kick by Cox.
Wilkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilkins somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cox counters with a stiff right hand.
Cox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Cox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkins throws a hook but Cox blocks it.
Cox tries to counter with a clinch but Wilkins shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Wilkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cox was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Cox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Wilkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cox has his hands on Wilkins's head, controlling the position.
Wilkins postures up.
Wilkins is working Cox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilkins 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.
Wilkins trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Cox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cox pulls Wilkins in close to prevent any damage.
Wilkins cracks Cox with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Cox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wilkins wants to pass the guard but Cox is keeping the position.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cox trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilkins avoids the head kick by Cox.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilkins.
You can see the frustration on Cox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andy Wilkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wilkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wilkins with a nice cross.
Cox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilkins's head.#KD#
Wilkins steps into range and cracks Cox with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Cox flops backwards and Wilkins dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Cox is rocked!
Wilkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cox can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cox is still in real trouble! Can Wilkins finish him?
Cox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wilkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cox is trying to keep Wilkins in close.
Wilkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##SUB2#
Cox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilkins is fighting to break Cox's control of his arms but Cox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wilkins lands a couple of elbows.
Wilkins lands a couple of elbows.
Cox wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wilkins is now in half guard.
Cox wants to control but Wilkins passes into side.
Check out the look on Wilkins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cox is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wilkins is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wilkins is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Cox goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Wilkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andy Wilkins!
An out of breath Andy Wilkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Reuben Cox stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yo girl likes to rub my cox, fag!'.
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Event:
AD393: The Red
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Silsa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silsa.
Cox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silsa.
Silsa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cox has time to react.
Cox lands with a slapping head kick.
Cox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Silsa lands a big shot that drops Cox! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#
Cox is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cox can't keep his opponent in guard - Silsa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oh Cox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cox wants to control but Silsa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Silsa is looking for a kimura here.
Cox seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Silsa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cox defend it? Silsa steps over the head and cranks it - Cox is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silsa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pertti Silsa!
During a confident post fight interview, Pertti Silsa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Reuben Cox spoke after the fight, saying 'Yo girl likes to rub my cox, fag!'.
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Event:
AD388: Deadfall
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Jaak forces Cox back against the cage and clinches.
Jaak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaak has a couple of punches blocked by Cox.
Jaak lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cox throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaak.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cox.
A short right from Jaak.
Jaak misses with an elbow strike.
Jaak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cox's elbow.
Jaak unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cox misses with some punches.
Cox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jaak walks away with a smile on his face. Cox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaak goes for a double leg but Cox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cox continues to drive forward.
Jaak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Cox.#KD#
Jaak lands a big head kick that sends Cox tumbling to the mat! Jaak takes a step backwards and waves Cox back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cox avoids the head kick by Jaak.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cox has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Jaak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Jaak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cox doesn't seem phased though.
Jaak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cox counters with a nice body shot.
Jaak tries for a takedown but Cox circles away easily
and Cox counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Kylma Jaak has been cut.
Jaak tries to land a front kick but Cox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cox in his tracks.
Jaak tries for a takedown but Cox circles away easily
enabling Cox to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kylma Jaak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox catches Jaak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Cox fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jaak to the ground. Cox is now in Jaak's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jaak working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Jaak looking to control but Cox passes into half guard.
Jaak is trying to maintain the position but Cox is very close to passing his half guard.
Cox controlling the action here.
Jaak is trying to get back to full guard.
Jaak is trying to stand back up but Cox is controlling him
#T3#
Cox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Cox is looking for a kimura but Jaak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cox to get the leverage.
Cox content to control rather than advance.
Jaak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cox is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox is trying to control. Jaak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Cox gets tackled into the cage by Jaak. Jaak maintains the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jaak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Cox.
Jaak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jaak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Jaak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Cox wants the takedown. Jaak is fighting it off but Cox persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jaak's guard against the cage.
Cox trying to control but Jaak is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jaak holds on and takes a little breather.
Jaak wants to control but Cox passes easily into half guard.
Jaak is trying to maintain the position but Cox is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kylma Jaak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kylma Jaak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Jaak tries to sprawl but Cox drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jaak trying to hold on to Cox's head to control him but Cox postures up.
Jaak is staying active underneath Cox, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Cox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Cox wants to work for an arm triangle but Jaak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cox takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cox is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Jaak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaak trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Jaak is defending against the submission attempts here by Cox.
Cox seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jaak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cox is thwarting Jaak's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jaak scores with a hook to the body. Cox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jaak throws a body punch but Cox moves out of range.
Jaak just misses with a punch to the body.
Kylma Jaak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaak bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jaak throws a head kick that misses.
Cox is looking for the big counter here.
Kylma Jaak is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jaak misses the shot to the body.
Jaak misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Jaak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaak throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Cox counters with a head kick that drops Jaak!
Cox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cox drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jaak looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jaak looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jaak! #REVR#
Jaak looks up at the clock and then as Cox takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jaak smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jaak looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cox is avoiding damage well.
Cox takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Jaak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cox regains half guard.#T4#
Jaak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cox wants to control but Jaak is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Cox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaak pulls his head out easily.
Cox is controlling Jaak's trapped leg to prevent Jaak from advancing to side control.
Jaak is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jaak is thwarting Cox's attempts to control the position.
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 Kylma Jaak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kylma Jaak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jaak moves in looking to clinch but Cox pushes him off.
Jaak throws a sloppy head kick and Cox moves out of range easily.
Cox is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaak.
Jaak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaak throws a shot from downtown. Cox moves away and avoids it.
Cox takes one on the button.#ROC#
Cox is rocked!
Cox throws an overhand right that lands on Jaak's shoulder, as Jaak tries to avoid the shot.
Cox is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaak finish him?
Cox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cox shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cox seems to have recovered his senses.
Cox takes a swing at Jaak's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaak stuns Cox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaak throws a nice looking combination but Cox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Jaak.
Cox raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jaak throws a head kick that misses. #T1##CL#
Jaak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaak misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaak blocks an uppercut.
Jaak trying to land knees to the body.
Jaak tries a knee to the head but Cox blocks it.
Jaak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaak looking to throw knees to the head but Cox is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jaak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cox's brow.
Cox tries to pull guard but Jaak holds him up against the cage and eventually Cox drops back down to his feet.
Kylma Jaak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaak.
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaak controls his hands.
Jaak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaak looking to throw knees to the head but Cox is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Jaak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jaak misses with a punch to the body.
Cox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaak to keep the fight standing.
Cox lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaak.
Jaak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jaak tries a knee to the head but Cox blocks it.
Jaak tries to land a knee to the head but Cox blocks with his arms.
Jaak is looking to control Cox's arms but Cox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jaak has his back to the cage.
Jaak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
Cox lands with a light punch inside.
Jaak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cox can do to turn this around?#T3#
Jaak misses with a knee to the head.
Jaak tries a knee to the head but Cox blocks it.
Jaak blocking some punches.
Jaak swings wildly with an uppercut but Cox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cox is trying to pull guard but Jaak has him pressed against the cage.
Kylma Jaak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reuben Cox.
Jaak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cox backwards.
Jaak missing with knees to the body.
Jaak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaak tries to work over Cox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaak's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Jaak fails to land.
Jaak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cox is defending well for now.
Jaak struggles to land a body shot inside as Cox controls his hands.
Cox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaak backwards.
Cox blocks a body shot from Jaak.
Reuben Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jaak misses with a punch to the body.
Cox looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jaak missing with knees to the body.
Cox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaak.
Cox misses with a body punch.
Jaak is trying to stall.
Cox misses with a punch to the body.
Cox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaak misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaak obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Cox scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Cox pulls guard effortlessly.
Jaak sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kylma Jaak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jaak, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylma Jaak!
Reuben Cox spoke after the fight, saying 'Yo girl likes to rub my cox, fag!'.
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Event:
AD353: Franco Vs Wilkins
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Talbert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cox misses with an uppercut
and Talbert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Talbert throws a lazy uppercut
and Cox counters with a nice uppercut.
Cox lands a jab to the nose.
We've been hearing reports that Talbert has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Talbert shoots in for a double leg but Cox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cox throws a big counter head kick but Talbert avoids it with no problem.
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Talbert.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cox has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Talbert misses with a left hand
letting Cox counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Cox cracks Talbert with an uppercut from hell and Talbert crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Cox's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#
Talbert is rocked!
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!
Cox is looking to pass into half guard but Talbert pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Talbert is in guard.#REVR#
Oh Talbert is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Cox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Talbert seems to have got his legs back now.
Talbert throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Talbert slips nicely into half guard.
Talbert looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cox trying to control from the bottom.
Talbert lands with a punch from half guard.
Cox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cox tries to roll over but Talbert keeps him under control.
Talbert is stalling here. Cox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Talbert seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cox controls the position.
Cox works to advance to full mount. Talbert defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Talbert is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Talbert wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Cox tightening his grip on Talbert, looking for the choke.
Cox controls the position.
Cox has the hooks in. Talbert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Cox has got his arm under Talbert's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Talbert has spun round into Cox's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Cox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Talbert slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Talbert scoring with some ground and pound.
Talbert trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Talbert seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Talbert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cox working a defensive guard but Talbert passes into half guard.
Talbert wants to control but Cox is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talbert passes into side control, despite Cox's attempt to control the position.
Talbert wants to control but Cox is keeping him busy.
Cox wants to control but Talbert postures up.
Cox sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reuben Cox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Talbert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Talbert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Talbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talbert.
Cox digs a good hook to Talbert's body.
Talbert lands with a hook. Cox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick from Cox lands but Talbert takes it in his stride.
Talbert misses with an uppercut.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Talbert.
Cox shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cox slips a straight right by Talbert.
Talbert tests Cox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
Talbert tries to counter with a takedown but Cox is quick to defend against it.
Talbert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cox slips under a jab from Talbert.
Talbert misses with a straight right.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Talbert.
Cox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Talbert with a body shot.
Talbert misses the shot to the body.
Cox scores with a punch to the head.
Talbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talbert throws a big shot that misses.
Talbert tests Cox's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
A cross from Talbert lands.
Cox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talbert shoots in but Cox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talbert.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Talbert.
Talbert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cox thuds his shin into the meat of Talbert's side.#T3#
Cox throws a head kick but Talbert moves out of range.
Cox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Talbert connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cox scrambles back to his feet.
Talbert loads up on a big right hand but Cox slips the punch.
A big right from Talbert misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talbert. Cox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Talbert there.
Reuben Cox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talbert looks to land a left hand but Cox moved out of range nicely.
Cox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talbert throws an overhand right that lands on Cox's shoulder, as Cox tries to avoid the shot.
Cox throws a lazy head kick
and Talbert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Talbert fails with the takedown.
Cox is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Talbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Talbert blocks a head kick by Cox.
Talbert misses with a lunging right hand
and Cox counters with a good, hard body kick but Talbert shrugs it off.
Cox misses the body punch
and Talbert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Nice defenses there by Cox.
Cox with a poor takedown
and Talbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Talbert misses with an uppercut
and Cox counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Cox sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Talbert to the ground! Cox dives into full mount looking to finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Sam Talbert has been cut.
Cox controlling from the full mount.
Talbert tries to lock up and control but Cox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 Sam Talbert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Talbert's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Talbert throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talbert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Talbert throws a hook but Cox blocks it.
Cox throws a poor cross that misses
and Talbert counters with a straight right hand.
Talbert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick and Talbert moves out of range easily.
Talbert throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbert lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cox thinks about the counter body kick.
Cox leaves Talbert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Cox throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Talbert counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cox trying to control the position.
Cox has Talbert pulled in close to control his posture.
Cox working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Talbert throws a sloppy strike and Cox has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Talbert is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Cox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reuben Cox!
Reuben Cox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD348: Birdo
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Cox shoots in but no luck this time.
Uzannavabizch's coach down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Uzannavabizch's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Uzannavabizch cracks Cox with a good jab.
We've been told by Cox's head coaches at He Man Women Haters Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cox throws a head kick but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.
Cox backing away here, and Uzannavabizch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Cox.
Uzannavabizch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Uzannavabizch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cox in his tracks.
Cox throws a head kick that half lands.
Uzannavabizch slips under a jab from Cox.
Uzannavabizch misses with a takedown attempt - Cox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Uzannavabizch moves into the clinch.
Uzannavabizch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Cox scores with a shoulder strike.
Uzannavabizch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cox is working Uzannavabizch over against the cage.
Uzannavabizch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cox jumps guard but Uzannavabizch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Uzannavabizch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cox shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reuben Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uzannavabizch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Uzannavabizch scores with a push kick.
Uzannavabizch cracks a nice hook into Cox's ribs.#CL2#
Uzannavabizch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cox, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Cox. #T2#
Uzannavabizch stalling against the cage.
Cox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Uzannavabizch to keep the fight standing.
Uzannavabizch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cox prevents a body shot from Uzannavabizch. #BC2#
Uzannavabizch breaks the clinch.
Cox throws a lazy head kick
letting Uzannavabizch counter with a right hand.
Cox feints and then cracks Uzannavabizch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uzannavabizch down.
Crunch! Cox slams his shin into Uzannavabizch's torso.
Cox circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Uzannavabizch drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Cox follows Uzannavabizch to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reuben Cox!
Reuben Cox thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD341: Building Bridges
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
A big right from Cox misses.
Yano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yano throws a sloppy head kick and Cox moves out of range easily.
Yano punishes Cox's body with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Yano.
Cox lands a head kick. Yano smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Koji Yano has been cut.
Yano scores with a jab.
Yano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
Cox scores with a jab.
Yano tries to clinch but Cox moves out of range.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick
and Cox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick and Yano moves out of range easily.
Yano connects with a body shot.
Reuben Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yano throws a sloppy head kick and Cox moves out of range easily.
Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
A head kick by Cox misses
and Yano counters with a left and a right that stings Cox.
Yano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cox doesn't seem bothered though.
Yano connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC2#
Cox is rocked!
Yano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A low kick from Cox is predictable there
and Yano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Cox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cox avoids the head kick by Yano.
Cox misses with an uppercut. Yano saw that one coming.
Cox misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Yano counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yano cracks Cox with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Yano immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Cox is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Yano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koji Yano!
Koji Yano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Reuben Cox had this to say: 'Yo girl likes to rub my cox, fag!'.
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