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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cross (ranked 184 p4p, 256 weight class) and Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 22 p4p, 36 weight class). Cross comes to the cage accompanied by Folk Metal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Cross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cross with a nice cross.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Cross.
Cross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Cross misses
and Salajudin Ii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cross scores with a jab. Salajudin Ii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salajudin Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross misses with a lunging right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross throws a hook but Salajudin Ii blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
Salajudin Ii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cross stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cross connects with a body shot that sends Salajudin Ii's belly button to the back.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salajudin Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Salajudin Ii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salajudin Ii.
It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross misses with a left hand
letting Salajudin Ii counter with a right hand.
Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
And Salajudin Ii tries to counter it with a takedown but Cross pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cross swings widly with a right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Cross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salajudin Ii controls the pace.
Salajudin Ii postures up.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salajudin Ii is one step ahead there.
Salajudin Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salajudin Ii slips under a jab.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cross misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salajudin Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Cross misses with a lunging right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salajudin Ii moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Salajudin Ii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Some wild striking there from Cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.
Salajudin Ii defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
Salajudin Ii moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Cross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salajudin Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cross scrambles back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii lands a jab to Cross's midsection.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Salajudin Ii is out of range.
Salajudin Ii throws out a counter right but Cross avoids it with no problem.
Cross fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salajudin Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Cross misses.
Cross throws out a loose jab but Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Cross misses its intended target.
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 Jeremy Cross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Cross.
Cross throws a sloppy body shot
and Salajudin Ii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cross misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Salajudin Ii misses.
Salajudin Ii misses the jab.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salajudin Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross misses with a left hand
enabling Salajudin Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross thows a leg kick but Salajudin Ii checks it
and Salajudin Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross lands the left hand.
Salajudin Ii slips a straight right by Cross.
Salajudin Ii misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Cross swings widly with a right hand
and Salajudin Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a right hand that sends Cross tumbling to the canvas! Can Salajudin Ii finish him? He dives into Cross's guard looking to do just that!
Cross pushes Salajudin Ii off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross throws a hook to the side of Salajudin Ii's head but Salajudin Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salajudin Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cross throws a right hand that misses
and Salajudin Ii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Salajudin Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeremy Cross's cut is getting worse.
Cross throws a body punch but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Salajudin Ii.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salajudin Ii staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii lands a right hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Salajudin Ii cracks a nice hook into Cross's ribs.
Salajudin Ii cracks Cross with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salajudin Ii drives through with a takedown into Cross's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Salajudin Ii passes Cross's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cross is controlling Salajudin Ii's trapped leg to prevent Salajudin Ii from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Salajudin Ii trying to pass the guard but Cross defending well.
Cross is not content to let Salajudin Ii control the position.
Salajudin Ii trying to mount his opponent but Cross defends it.
Cross is not content to let Salajudin Ii control the position.
Cross pushes Salajudin Ii off looking to stand but Salajudin Ii dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Cross keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Salajudin Ii wants to free his trapped foot but Cross is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salajudin Ii wants to take a breather but Cross is having none of it.
Salajudin Ii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Super Salajudin Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cross works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salajudin Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cross looks to throw the jab but Salajudin Ii is out of range.
It seemed like Salajudin Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salajudin Ii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cross throws an off balance right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
Cross throws a lazy right hand but Salajudin Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Cross misses.
Cross is looking to chop away at Salajudin Ii's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws a lazy body kick
and Salajudin Ii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cross trying to hold on to Salajudin Ii's head to control him but Salajudin Ii postures up.
Salajudin Ii has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cross defend it? Salajudin Ii steps over the head and cranks it - Cross is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Salajudin Ii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Super Salajudin Ii!
Super Salajudin Ii is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Super Salajudin Ii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jeremy Cross had this to say: 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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