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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Cross wants to clinch but White slips to the side
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rhino Cross has been cut.
White lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cross backs up against the cage.
Cross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Cross seems unphased.
Cross tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Cross tries to clinch but fails miserably
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cross wants to clinch.
White thuds a left hand into Cross's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cross looks winded!
White lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cross has time to react.
Cross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cross shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
White feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cross sprawling to the canvas! Cross rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can White finish him?!
#ROC#Cross is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cross is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
White batters Cross with a massive right followed by a huge left! Cross is out on his feet looking like a zombie as White lands a final crushing right hand to drop Cross to the mat with a gruesome thud! White is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcus White!
Marcus White very nearly forgot to thank X-Treme Clothing™ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross avoids it.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saunders misses with the combination.
Pretorian Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Pretorian Saunders has been cut.#CL#
Cross has Saunders up against the cage in a clinch.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Cross avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Cross working aggressively here.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Cross avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Cross avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Cross tries to circle away but Saunders has him pinned against the cage.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross avoids it.#BC#
Cross breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Cross has closed the distance and engaged Saunders in a clinch.
Cross pushes Saunders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Cross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saunders is defending well for now.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
Saunders looks winded!
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Cross rushes Saunders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cross avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Cross manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Saunders drives through and clinches with Cross against the cage.
Cross with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saunders has Cross pressed against the cage, preventing Cross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
Cross tries to work over Saunders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2##BC#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saunders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cross swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cross is looking to clinch.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
Cross using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saunders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross avoids it.
Saunders landing knees to the body.
Saunders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cross's efforts to push away.
Cross tries to circle away but Saunders has him pinned against the cage.
Saunders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Saunders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross wants to clinch up but Saunders keeps it at a distance.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Saunders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Saunders forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross working aggressively here.
A short right from Cross on the inside.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Cross clinches.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Cross manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Cross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saunders has him pressed against the cage.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross avoids it.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
#T4#
Saunders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
Cross wants to get back to striking at distance but Saunders won't allow it.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Cross with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Saunders tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saunders prevents Cross from breaking the clinch.
Cross misses with some punches.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling him.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cross misses with the head strike.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rhino Cross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pretorian Saunders's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cross throws a hook but Saunders blocks it.#CL2#
Saunders closes the distance and pushes Cross back into the cage.
Cross tries a knee to the head but Saunders blocks it.
Cross avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Cross is trying to break free.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross avoids it.#BC#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross tries to clinch up but Saunders circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Saunders throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Saunders has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross tries to clinch there but Saunders circles away.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Saunders lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Saunders pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch successfully.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Pretorian Saunders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saunders pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saunders misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cross could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saunders swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Saunders circles away.
Cross is looking to clinch but Saunders is avoiding it.
Rhino Cross is winning the standup battle so far.
Saunders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Cross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land. #T2#
Cross can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it. #CL2#
Saunders forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Cross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhino Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Saunders moves into range and clinches up with Cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders avoids a wild elbow strike from Cross.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Saunders looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross wants to clinch up but Saunders keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Saunders pushes him off.#CL2#
Saunders clinches up with Cross and pushes him back against the cage.
Cross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cross closes the distance and pushes Saunders back into the cage.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross tries to circle away but Saunders has him pinned against the cage.
Saunders blocks a body shot from Cross.
Cross is trying to push Saunders away but Saunders has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Cross.
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
#T4#
Cross missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross tries to clinch but Saunders moves out of range.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross wants to clinch.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Saunders misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders is looking to clinch.
Cross blocks the body kick.
Cross swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pretorian Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pretorian Saunders's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cross tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it. #CL2#
Saunders rushes Cross and presses him up against the cage.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Saunders is looking to clinch.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Saunders circles away.
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Saunders pushes Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders is looking to land body kicks.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Saunders circles away.
#CL2#
Saunders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Saunders managing to block the knees to the body from Cross.
#BC#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Saunders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saunders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cross tries to clinch but Saunders moves out of range. #CL2#
Saunders forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross avoids it.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross throws a series of punches but Saunders avoids them all with ease.
Cross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Cross tries to keep at a distance but Saunders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saunders avoids a wild elbow strike from Cross.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Cross looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Saunders swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.#CL2#
Saunders has Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2##BC#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Saunders forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saunders.
A frustrated look appears on Cross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
Cross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross gets through Saunders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
Cross tries to land knees in the clinch but Saunders avoids the damage to the body.
Saunders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
Cross misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
Saunders blocking some punches.
Cross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saunders is defending well for now.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Saunders tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Cross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cross moves out of range of the body kick from Saunders.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Saunders circles away.
#CL2#
Saunders instigates a clinch.
Cross is looking to break free of the clinch but Saunders has double underhooks. #BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saunders lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saunders throws a push kick but Cross slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Saunders throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Saunders rushes Cross and presses him up against the cage.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
Cross avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Cross is looking to break free of the clinch but Saunders has double underhooks.
Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cross's efforts to push away.
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling him.
Cross misses with a body punch.
Cross missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Saunders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Saunders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pretorian Saunders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saunders has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pretorian Saunders! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Turner drives through and clinches with Cross against the cage.
Cross can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Turner has eaten all the pies!
Turner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.#CL#
Cross has Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Cross is trying to force a seperation but Turner has the dominant position.
Cross tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Turner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cross uses from the top position.
Turner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross tries to stand but Turner is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Turner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cross passes into side control.
Turner struggling a bit here.
Turner is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross tries to stand but Turner is controlling his head.
Cross tries to get to his feet but Turner is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Cross in his guard. #T2#
Turner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Cross stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Turner pushes Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner tries to pull guard but Cross forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner tries to pull guard but Cross won't allow it.
Rhino Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lincoln Turner.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land. #TD2#
Turner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cross is looking to stand up but Turner won't let him. #T3#
Cross preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner managing to control the position.
Cross wanted to stand there but Turner had control of the position.
Turner has control of Cross's left arm, preventing Cross from doing any damage.
Cross wanted to stand there but Turner had control of the position.
Turner has his hands on Cross's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Cross counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Turner! #ROC#Turner is rocked!
Turner looks winded!
Turner is trying is best to control the position here.
Cross tries to stand and escape but Turner is controlling the position.
Turner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cross wants to stand up but Turner has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner tries to counter with a clinch but Cross shakes him off and moves away.
Cross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cross throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner closes the distance and clinches up with Cross, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes Cross against the cage but Cross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turner prevents Cross from breaking the clinch.
Turner jumps guard but Cross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cross missing with knees to the body.
Turner avoiding damage as Cross throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Turner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner has control of Cross's left arm, preventing Cross from doing any damage.
Cross wants to get up but he can't break Turner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Turner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cross wanted to stand there but Turner had control of the position.
Turner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cross wants to get up but he can't break Turner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner throws a push kick but Cross slaps the foot to one side.
Turner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rhino Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lincoln Turner.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Cross throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2##CL2#
Turner drives through and clinches with Cross against the cage.
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cross's efforts to push away.
Turner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cross walks away with a smile on his face. Turner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Turner looks for a takedown but Cross sprawls well.
Cross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner shoots in but no luck this time.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Cross wants to clinch.#T3#
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Cross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good standup being displayed there by Cross as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Lincoln Turner has been cut.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lincoln Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner wants to counter the offense by Cross and move into the clinch position.
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Cross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Cross tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range. #CL#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Turner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cross to keep the fight standing.
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cross's efforts to push away.
Cross misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhino Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Cross connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rhino Cross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Turner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cross.
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Cross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cross tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Cross avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Cross tries to sprawl but Turner drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Cross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turner pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cross is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Cross looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Cross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turner pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Turner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Turner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cross is refusing to be controlled, as Turner sits in half guard.
Turner slows the pace down in half guard.
Turner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Cross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turner pulls his head out easily.
Cross wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turner moves into full mount! Cross won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Turner working for a guillotine from mount but Cross is in no mood to give up.
Turner tries to control but Cross wriggling away.
Cross is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cross bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Turner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3##SUB2#
Turner 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.
Turner has a closed guard, preventing Cross from standing up.
Cross being controlled here momentarily.
Turner is trying to control the position but Cross postures up.
Cross trying to stand up but can't free himself from Turner's guard.#SUB2#
Turner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cross defends well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cross trying to stand up but can't free himself from Turner's guard.
Turner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cross is looking to stand up but Turner won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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!
Lincoln Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Turner!
Our winner, Lincoln Turner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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