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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Israel Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tom Waits - Hell Broke Luce. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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176 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Israel Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volkov under the eye.
Volkov looks for a takedown but Cross sprawls well.
Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cross's waist but Cross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkov off to one side.
Jacob Israel Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cross as he avoids it easily.
Volkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cross avoids it really well and circles away.
Cross darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
Volkov gets back to full guard.
Volkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cross gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cross throws an elbow that misses. Volkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cross's guard. Nice move by Volkov!
Cross pulls Volkov in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov has gone for a leg lock! Cross slips out almost immediately though and dives into Volkov's guard.
Cross wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Cross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkov on the ground.
Volkov has his foot on Cross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cross works his way back into a safe position though.
Volkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Volkov is tightening it up a little... Cross has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cross reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cross taps out! Nice BJJ there by Volkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ivan Volkov!
Ivan Volkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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