PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tone Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigurdsson has chosen 2ne1 - Can't Nobody as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Cross
vs
Sigurdsson

195 cm
34
288 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

209 cm
33
275 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tone Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sigurdsson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigurdsson takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Sigurdsson throws out a loose jab but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sigurdsson misses with a hook. Cross ducked under it nicely.
Cross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sigurdsson defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Sigurdsson. Those never looked like landing.
Jab by Cross.
Sigurdsson throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.
Sigurdsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Cross gets a takedown into half guard.

Cross seems to be working for a kimura but Sigurdsson defends the submission attempt.
Cross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross wants to free his trapped foot but Sigurdsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sigurdsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Cross trying to control from half guard but Sigurdsson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigurdsson tries to kick Cross off but Cross keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cross trying to control the action but Sigurdsson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cross.
Cross seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sigurdsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sigurdsson defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigurdsson is trying to stand.
Cross seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sigurdsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sigurdsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sigurdsson can do anything to dispel that myth.

Cross is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sigurdsson is just riding it out for now. Cross eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cross is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sigurdsson defends it well.
Sigurdsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Cross is looking for a kimura but Sigurdsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage.
Cross is looking to take a break and control but Sigurdsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Cross is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sigurdsson is just riding it out for now. Cross eventually gives up the hold.

Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sigurdsson sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross is pressing down on Sigurdsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sigurdsson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tone Cross dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sigurdsson sends Cross crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sigurdsson is motioning to the referee to let Cross up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Tone Cross has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigurdsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Sigurdsson cracks Cross with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sigurdsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cross to stand back up!

Cross is rocked!
Cross tries to clinch up but Sigurdsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sigurdsson misses with a looping left.
Sigurdsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross slips a straight right by Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson misses with a straight right.
Sigurdsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Sigurdsson loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Frank Sigurdsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sigurdsson tries to bum rush Cross with a series of wild strikes but Cross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sigurdsson throws a shot from downtown. Cross moves away and avoids it.

Cross shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sigurdsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cross looking to sit in guard and control but Sigurdsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Cross trying to control the position.

Sigurdsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sigurdsson has managed to get both his arms back between Cross's legs - danger averted.
Sigurdsson tries to stand but Cross is controlling from the bottom.

Cross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Sigurdsson from controlling successfully.

Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sigurdsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sigurdsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sigurdsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cross is proving hard to escape from.

Cross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson wanted to stand there but Cross had control of the position.
Sigurdsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sigurdsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sigurdsson wants to get up but he can't break Cross's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cross working for a triangle but Sigurdsson defends it easily.
Cross wants to sweep here but Sigurdsson controlling him for the moment.
Cross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cross manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Cross is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sigurdsson has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sigurdsson is squirming around, avoiding Cross's attempts to control the action.
Cross thowing shots but they're missing.

Cross goes for an armbar but Sigurdsson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sigurdsson.

Sigurdsson stands and steps away. Cross gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sigurdsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sigurdsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank Sigurdsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross misses with a looping left.
Sigurdsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cross.
A punch combination from Sigurdsson misses.
Sigurdsson throws a right hand that Cross ducks under and follows up with a left that Cross also avoids with ease.
Sigurdsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sigurdsson leaves Cross with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tone Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sigurdsson as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sigurdsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cross circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Cross or perhaps it was just good defense by Sigurdsson which made him look bad.
A slow jab from Sigurdsson misses its intended target.
Frank Sigurdsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Sigurdsson as Cross shoots in.
Sigurdsson thows a left - swing and a miss!

Sigurdsson tries to sprawl but Cross drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Sigurdsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tone Cross's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sigurdsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Cross is trying to trip Sigurdsson. He has hold of a leg but Sigurdsson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cross persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cross lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cross wants to control from the top but Sigurdsson keeps moving.

Cross postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sigurdsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cross, into his guard.

Sigurdsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Sigurdsson pushes him off.
Cross with a poor takedown
and Sigurdsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Sigurdsson misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sigurdsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Sigurdsson bucks up and throws Cross to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Sloppy strikes from Sigurdsson. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Cross there.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sigurdsson as he avoids it easily.
Cross shoots for a double leg takedown but Sigurdsson sprawls well. He's pushed Cross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tone Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sigurdsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigurdsson stuffs the takedown.
Sigurdsson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Cross's head, knocking him out cold! Sigurdsson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Sigurdsson!