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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dany Crosby (ranked 3327 p4p, 1128 weight class) and Joey Simone (ranked 463 p4p, 179 weight class). Simone has chosen Gucci Mane - Trap God Intro as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 cm 33 185 24 - 23 - 4 |
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198 cm 25 175 10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler World class MT Good gas tank |
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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 24 - 23 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dany Crosby! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Simone! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crosby darts in and clinches Simone up against the cage. Simone throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Simone. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby. Simone misses with a hook from the clinch. A body shot lands from Simone.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crosby - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Simone lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards. Crosby pushes Simone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simone misses with a body punch.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike. Simone can't break the clinch.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby. Simone misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simone. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crosby lands a body punch. Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crosby lands a body punch. Simone tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Simone has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby. Simone misses with some punches.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow. Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simone lands a nice uppercut. Crosby blocks a body shot from Simone. Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Simone's head. Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Crosby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simone's efforts to push away. Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Simone controls his hands.
Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside. Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crosby backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby. Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Simone.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simone misses with a hook from the clinch. Simone misses with a body punch.
Simone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simone manages to break the clinch.
Simone throws an off balance right hand
letting Crosby counter with a right hand. Crosby slips a jab from Simone. Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing. Crosby scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Crosby lands a jab to Simone's midsection. Crosby looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range. Simone throws a quick inside leg kick. Crosby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet. A swing and a miss from Simone. Crosby is looking for a counter combo. Crosby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Simone.
Crosby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crosby misses with a hook. Simone steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away. Crosby moves into the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Simone.
Crosby lands a body shot. Simone tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Crosby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simone lands with a short shot to the head. Simone tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Simone misses with some punches.
Simone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Crosby misses with an uppercut. Simone saw that one coming. Crosby moves out of range of the strikes. Crosby connects with a crisp jab. Crosby checks the leg kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crosby checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing. Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Simone throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby looks to land a combination. Simone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Simone scores with a jab. Crosby acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Simone just misses with a punch to the body.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Simone gets in close and instigates a clinch. Simone lands a left hand.
Simone misses with a body punch.
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Crosby lands with a light punch inside. Simone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crosby has him pressed against the cage. Crosby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Simone backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dany Crosby dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! Crosby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crosby there as he acknowledges the shot. Crosby missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Crosby missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Crosby misses with a straight left. Dany Crosby is winning the standup battle so far. Crosby forces Simone back against the cage and clinches. Simone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land. Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simone backwards. Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Simone backwards. Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far. Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby lands an uppercut. Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crosby stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage. Simone lands with a short shot to the head. Crosby lands a nice uppercut. 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! Crosby takes a shot to the head. Simone misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crosby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby. Simone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A shot in the inside from Simone. Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby. A short right from Crosby on the inside. Crosby blocks a body shot from Simone. Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone tries to pull guard but Crosby won't allow it.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Crosby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Dany Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone. Simone misses with some punches.
Crosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simone can do to turn this around? Simone blocks a body shot from Crosby. Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut. Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crosby just stands there and leans against the cage. Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone misses with the head strike.
Simone struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Simone blocks a body shot from Crosby. Simone misses with a short punch on the inside. Simone misses with a hook from the clinch. Simone throws a head punch that misses. A short uppercut from Crosby. A short right from Crosby on the inside. Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Crosby. Simone throws a head punch that misses. Simone misses with a short punch on the inside. Crosby is looking to control Simone's arms but Simone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crosby has his back to the cage. Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby. Crosby misses with the head strike.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crosby just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simone misses with the head strike.
Simone working aggressively here.
Simone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Simone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Simone scores with a nice hook to the head. Simone tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage. Crosby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simone swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby. Simone throws a low kick but Crosby avoids it. Simone throws a body kick that misses. A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crosby needs to keep his hands up - Simone had a free shot at his head there. Simone digs a good body shot into Crosby's ribs. Crosby scores with a shot to the body.
Crosby connects with the punch. A lazy body kick from Simone and Crosby counters with a nice kick to the body. Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it. Crosby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simone under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crosby misses with a left hand and Simone counters with a slapping leg kick. Crosby throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily. Simone tries to work over Crosby's front leg with a kick but Crosby checks it. Crosby misses with a straight right. Good standup being displayed there by Crosby as he connects with a hook. Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Simone. Crosby blocks a jab. Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Simone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Crosby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet. Crosby misses with a looping left. Simone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crosby. Crosby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Simone misses with an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! Crosby missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Simone throws a counter combo. Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Simone. Crosby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Simone throws a lazy uppercut
and Crosby counters with a nice body shot. A combination from Crosby does no damage. Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby. Simone only half commits to the counter leg kick. Crosby cracks Simone with a right hand to the side of the head. Simone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Crosby getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Crosby misses with an uppercut. Simone saw that one coming. Simone follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simone circles away quickly and effectively. Crosby blocks the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simone - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Simone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crosby!
Crosby avoids the head kick by Simone.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crosby scores with a nice head shot. Crosby scores with a three punch combo!
Crosby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Crosby stalks Simone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simone's face. Simone staggers backwards, shaken. Crosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Simone. Simone is looking to land body kicks. Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Simone throws a push kick but Crosby slaps the foot to one side. Crosby takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses. Simone misses with a hook to the body
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut. Simone lands a jab to the nose. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Nice body kick from Crosby. Crosby loads up on a big right hand but Simone slips the punch. Simone throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simone gets tackled into the cage by Crosby. Crosby maintains the clinch. A short left from Simone. Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Simone. Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simone backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Simone.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut. Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby. Simone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside. Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simone tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Simone tries to pull guard but Crosby forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Crosby gets through Simone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head. Simone tries to pull guard but Crosby holds him up against the cage and eventually Simone drops back down to his feet.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simone is looking to break free of the clinch but Crosby has double underhooks. Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside. Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone misses with a punch to the body.
Simone presses Crosby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Simone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simone backwards. Joey Simone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Crosby stalls. Simone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crosby walks away with a smile on his face. Simone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Dany Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone. Simone is looking to clinch but Crosby is avoiding it.
Simone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts. Simone misses with a looping right. Crosby misses with a few strikes there.
Simone lands a leg kick that knocks Crosby off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Crosby is looking for a counter combo. Simone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice cross by Simone. Simone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Simone defending well as Crosby loads up on a big left hand. Simone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crosby. Crosby swinging wildly here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simone - that will leave a mark!
Simone connects with a crisp jab. Crosby tries to bum rush Simone with a series of wild strikes but Simone uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Simone is looking for the big counter here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Simone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crosby. Simone lands with a hook. Crosby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Simone throws a leg kick and Crosby counters by clinching up. A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight! Dany Crosby showed his dominance in that final round. Well Crosby has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dany Crosby! Dany Crosby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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