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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dead Man. William Blake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kendall Cross's chin.
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145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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144 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendall Cross!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Cross misses with a looping right.
Cross shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blake eats them both and turns towards Cross to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Blake misses.
Cross looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Cross throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cross throws out the jab.
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kendall Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Cross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Cross fights it but they end up in guard.
Cross wants to stand up but Blake is controlling him.
Blake trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Blake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross wants to sweep but no luck.
Cross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cross working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake stands and throws Cross's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blake tries for a kimura but Cross is defending well.
Blake is trying to get an arm triangle but Cross is defending well.
Blake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cross can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blake prevents Cross from escaping the position.
Blake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cross is pushing Blake's head away, looking to escape. Blake manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Cross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Cross is out of range.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Blake shoots in for a double leg but Cross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blake or perhaps it was just good defense by Cross, which made it look bad.
Blake slips a jab from Cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cross.
Cross misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Cross cracks Blake with a good jab.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
Cross misses with a hook.
Blake moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
Kendall Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cross misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cross staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Cross misses
and Blake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blake has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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!
Blake being controlled here momentarily.
Blake stands and throws Cross's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cross, who protects the arm well.
Cross is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Cross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blake tries for a kimura but Cross is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cross is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Blake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cross knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cross struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kendall Cross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Cross throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake avoids the body shot from Cross.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cross throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake lands with a cross.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blake somewhat.
Blake tries to move into range but Cross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Cross.
Kendall Cross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake digs a good body shot into Cross's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake throws the left hand but Cross avoids the punch easily.
Blake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Cross moved out of range.
Cross misses with a looping left.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cross avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross scores with a body shot.
Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws a hook but Cross blocks it.
Blake takes one to the side of the head.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Blake cracks Cross with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Cross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Cross really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cross's corner calls for a 1-2. Cross obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Cross throws a shot to the body.
Blake misses with a hook.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Blake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blake.
Blake looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cross looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cross looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cross!
Cross tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cross wants to pass the guard but Blake is defending well.
Cross is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake moves into full guard.
Cross being controlled here momentarily.
Blake has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cross doesn't defend quickly enough and Blake has managed to lock this one up! Can Cross escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Blake on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). William Blake!
William Blake is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath William Blake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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