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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hank the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross's entrance music is Adrenaline. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, hank the tank!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
the tank scores with a body shot.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by the tank.
A combination from Cross does no damage.
Cross gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cross throws a head kick but the tank moves out of range.
Cross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
the tank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
Cross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - the tank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cross throws a sloppy head kick and the tank moves out of range easily.
Cross slips under a jab.
Cross lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cross.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from the tank.
Cross lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cross.
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from the tank.
A nice combination there by Cross.
Cross cracks the inside of the tank's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross throws a right and a left that both miss.
the tank throws a right hand that Cross ducks under and follows up with a left that Cross also avoids with ease.
Cross misses with a series of wild punches.
the tank blocks a head kick by Cross.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but the tank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
the tank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
A combination from Cross does no damage.
David Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
the tank misses with a hook. Cross ducked under it nicely.
the tank scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
the tank throws a right hand that Cross ducks under and follows up with a left that Cross also avoids with ease.
the tank sizes up Cross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cross scores with a punch to the head.
Cross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from the tank.
Cross throws a head kick but the tank moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
the tank scores with a nice head shot.
Cross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
the tank blocks a head kick by Cross.
the tank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
the tank paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
the tank looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
the tank fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cross sprawls well initially but the tank persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from the tank.
the tank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cross defending well though.
the tank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the tank thows a huge punch but Cross dodges it nicely.
the tank is trying to work for a kimura but Cross is defending well.
the tank looks gassed!
the tank wants to pass to mount but Cross is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is trying to stand back up but the tank is controlling him
the tank is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cross is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
the tank pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
the tank has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cross's face.
Cross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for the tank on the ground.
the tank jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cross is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cross and the tank has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
the tank working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the tank prevents Cross from escaping the position.
Cross throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
the tank scores with a nice strike.
David Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cross, as that shot connected.
the tank throws a hook to the side of Cross's head but Cross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
the tank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cross throws a right hand that the tank ducks under and follows up with a left that the tank also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
the tank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - the tank coming out on top.
Cross throws out a loose jab but the tank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crunch! Cross slams his shin into the tank's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
hank the tank dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab lands there for Cross.
Cross is looking to slow the tank down with leg kicks.
the tank misses with a hook.
the tank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
hank the tank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cross scores with a head kick.
It looks like hank the tank has been cut.
Cross scores with a kick to the body.
the tank dives in and grabs Cross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cross pushes down on the tank's head and hops out.
Cross tries to clinch but the tank moves out of range.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Cross as the tank shoots in.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cross.
David Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross slips a jab from the tank.
Cross lands a high kick!
Cross throws a nice looking combination but the tank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cross lands an overhand right.
the tank is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Cross both land. Nice combination.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - the tank circles away.
Cross with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Cross. No joy for the tank on that attempt.
David Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hank the tank.
Cross moves out of range as the tank strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cross misses with a series of wild punches.
Cross forces the tank back against the cage and clinches.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
the tank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Cross throws a head kick but the tank moves out of range.
Cross swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and the tank counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cross thinking.
the tank thows a left - swing and a miss!
the tank misses with a double jab.
Cross misses with a few strikes there.
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
the tank fails with the takedown.
Donk. the tank catches Cross right on the button with a cross.
Cross misses with a double jab.
Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross is looking to break free of the clinch but the tank has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from the tank.
Cross misses with an elbow strike.
Cross prevents a takedown attempt there.
the tank tries to break free but Cross pushes him back against the cage.
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross works the tank's body with a nice hook.
Cross staying out of range there.
Cross feints and then cracks the tank's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow the tank down.
Cross falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling the tank to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross works the jab nicely.
Cross smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cross throws a combination. the tank tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by the tank!
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
the tank throws a one two combo.
the tank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cross clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but the tank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
the tank misses with a body shot.
the tank connects with a nice looking jab.
the tank slips a jab and a cross from Cross.
Cross closes the distance and pushes the tank back into the cage.
the tank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
the tank is looking to break free of the clinch but Cross has double underhooks.
the tank wants a takedown but no success here.
the tank tries to break the clinch but Cross is controlling the position.
Cross keeps the fight in the clinch, despite the tank's efforts to push away.
the tank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cross blocks it with crossed arms.
Cross holding his opponent close, against the cage.
the tank breaks from the clinch.
Cross lands a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Cross scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the tank tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Cross misses.
Cross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
the tank steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cross. That one must have hurt.
the tank swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.
the tank looks to throw the jab but Cross is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for the tank. That snapped Cross's head back.
the tank avoids the body shot from Cross.
the tank shoots in for a takedown but Cross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Cross. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross tries to bum rush the tank with a series of wild strikes but the tank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cross throws a front kick that sends the tank stumbling back into the cage.
the tank on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cross throws a series of punches but the tank moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from the tank. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on hank the tank's cut.
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!
the tank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cross.
Cross throws a nice head kick!
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
the tank scores with a jab. Cross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
the tank misses with a series of wild punches.
Cross scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cross throws a head kick but the tank moves out of range.
the tank scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cross.
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
the tank is trying to break the clinch but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
the tank wants a takedown.
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Cross misses with the combination.
Cross lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the tank throws the left hand but Cross avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the tank blocks a head kick by Cross.
the tank lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
the tank blocks a head kick by Cross.
the tank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cross throws a head kick but the tank moves out of range.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
the tank misses with a double jab
and Cross counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cross swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and the tank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cross throws a head kick but the tank moves out of range.
The fighters circling - the tank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
the tank closes the distance and clinches up with Cross, looking for a takedown. the tank pushes Cross against the cage but Cross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts the tank, as that shot connected.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - the tank circles away.
the tank keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross delivers a nice body kick.
the tank lands a slapping body shot.
Cross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
the tank lands a nice shot to the body.
the tank jabs Cross right on the nose. Cross blinks but takes it well.
Cross avoids the body shot from the tank.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
the tank throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Some wild striking there from Cross.
the tank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cross swivels and escapes.
David Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hank the tank.
Cross misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from the tank finds it's way round the side to connect with Cross's head.
Cross throws a one two combo.
the tank throws a series of punches but Cross avoids them all with ease.
Cross wants to clinch but the tank slips to the side
letting the tank counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a head kick that the tank semi-blocks.
A swing and a miss from the tank.
Cross lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cross.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but the tank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
the tank misses with a looping right.
Cross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cross. the tank shrugs it off though.
the tank closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - the tank lands in his opponent's guard.
the tank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
the tank thows a big elbow that misses.
the tank wants to pass the guard but Cross is keeping the position.
the tank with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the tank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Cross is looking to stand up but the tank isn't so interested in that idea.
Cross manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Cross.
Cross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from the tank.
Some wild striking there from the tank.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
the tank is trying to break free.
the tank is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cross wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Cross.
I think Cross 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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