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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hank the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross comes to the cage accompanied by Adrenaline. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, hank the tank!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the tank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cross stuffs the takedown.
the tank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cross has managed to clinch.
Cross gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from the tank.
the tank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
David Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hank the tank.
the tank has Cross pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cross manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
the tank has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cross is trying to keep an underhook but the tank manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but the tank scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cross is trying to stand.
the tank is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cross is defending against the submission attempts here by the tank.
Cross is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cross moves into range and clinches up with the tank.
Cross is trying to maintain a safe position but the tank gets an underhook and turns Cross into the cage.
the tank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cross fights it off and pushes away nicely.
the tank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cross goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cross lands a nice leg kick that just misses the tank's sensitive parts.
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
the tank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
David Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the tank tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
Cross explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
the tank wants to clinch.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by the tank.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cross!
Cross throws a sloppy head kick and the tank moves out of range easily.
Cross tries to clinch but the tank moves out of range.
the tank misses with a takedown attempt - Cross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cross tries to clinch there but the tank circles away.
Cross throws a head kick but the tank moves out of range.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - the tank circles away.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but the tank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cross misses with a double jab.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross thows a body kick. the tank tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick from Cross lands but the tank takes it in his stride.
the tank closes the distance but Cross moves to the side
and the tank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cross pushes the tank up against the cage in a clinch.
the tank tries for a takedown. No joy.
the tank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cross fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.
the tank takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cross lands a nice looking body kick.
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
the tank tries to clinch up.
the tank is looking to clinch but Cross is avoiding it.
Nice body kick from Cross.
the tank throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.
Cross lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the tank fails with a takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cross, right into the meat.
A head kick from Cross lands but the tank takes it in his stride.
the tank blocks a head kick by Cross.
the tank throws a lazy right hand but Cross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
the tank fails to land the takedown.
the tank tries to close the distance and clinch but Cross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
the tank tries to close the distance and clinch but Cross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Cross there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cross takes a swing at the tank's ribcage but misses.
David Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
the tank has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the tank is trying to trip Cross. He has hold of a leg but Cross is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. the tank persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
the tank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Cross avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cross dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - the tank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cross tries to clinch but the tank is having none of it.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but the tank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
the tank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Cross.
the tank fails with a takedown attempt.
the tank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cross is looking to break free of the clinch but the tank has double underhooks.
the tank wants a takedown.
the tank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
David Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hank the tank.
the tank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cross wants it to stay on the feet.
Cross keeps the tank at a distance using the push kick.
the tank is breathing heavily.
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
Cross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
the tank has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cross.
the tank throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cross counters with a three punch combo that has the tank backing up. the tank nods at Cross to acknowledge the strikes.
the tank takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cross throws a head kick that the tank semi-blocks.
Cross lands a head kick. the tank smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cross lands with an uppercut that bounces the tank off the cage and back into rage.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
David Cross is winning the standup battle so far.
Cross lands a jab to the tank's midsection.
Cross misses with a head kick.
Cross throws a nice head kick!
the tank wants to clinch but Cross slips to the side
and Cross counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cross.
Cross prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross is looking to clinch.
Cross throws a head kick but the tank moves out of range.
Cross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
the tank misses with a wild combination.
the tank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. the tank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cross down to the mat. Cross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cross throws a series of punches but the tank moves out of range.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cross throws a leg kick which misses the tank's front leg but catches the back leg as the tank tries to avoid it.
the tank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
the tank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cross lets loose with a powerful body kick. the tank will feel that in the morning.
Cross clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
the tank rushes Cross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cross breaks from the clinch.
Cross slaps away a takedown attempt from the tank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cross displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
the tank avoids the head kick by Cross.
Cross lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross clinches up with the tank and pushes him back against the cage.
Cross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. the tank is defending well for now.
the tank wants a takedown.
Cross manages to break the clinch.
the tank misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cross scores with a head kick.
Cross lands with a kick to the ribs.
the tank looks to clinch
and Cross counters with a left and a right that stings the tank.
the tank closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cross counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cross slaps away a takedown attempt from the tank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cross!
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Cross as the tank shoots in.
A left and a right from Cross both land. Nice combination.
David Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the tank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. the tank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cross down to the mat. Cross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cross moves into the clinch.
the tank wants a takedown.
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross misses with a head kick.
Cross connects with a right hand. the tank shakes it off.
the tank tries to clinch there but Cross circles away.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but the tank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by the tank.
the tank closes the distance and clinches.
the tank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cross prevents it.
the tank tries to score a body lock takedown but Cross shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cross dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from the tank.
the tank closes the distance and clinches.
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
the tank takes the fight into the clinch.
the tank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
the tank tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross misses with a head kick.
Cross goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cross throws a nice head kick!
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
the tank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
David Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hank the tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the tank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cross pulls his leg out and moves away.
the tank steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cross. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the tank avoids the head kick by Cross.
Nice body kick from Cross.
Cross lands with a slapping head kick.
the tank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Cross misses.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cross counters with a good low kick that the tank was not able to check.
Jab, jab by Cross - just one landing.
Cross throws a head kick that the tank semi-blocks.
the tank tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cross counters with a body kick that stops the tank in his tracks momentarily.
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
the tank wants a takedown.
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for the tank with that takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cross.
the tank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
the tank wants to clinch up but Cross keeps it at a distance.
the tank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
the tank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cross.
the tank closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cross counters with a nice body kick.
the tank moves into the clinch.
the tank gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
the tank is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cross sees it coming and defends easily.
Cross looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the tank working the head and body with strikes.
the tank thows a huge punch but Cross dodges it nicely.
Cross kicks the tank off and gets back to his feet.
Cross walks into a jab.
the tank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cross lands a head kick. the tank smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
hank the tank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the tank closes the distance and clinches up with Cross, looking for a takedown. the tank pushes Cross against the cage but Cross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cross lands a head kick. the tank smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cross lands a head kick. the tank smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
the tank has Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
the tank looking for a takedown.
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
the tank avoids the head kick by Cross.
the tank fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross gets caught flat footed, as the tank shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross wants to stand up but the tank is controlling him.
the tank throwing strikes from guard but Cross blocks nicely.
the tank drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cross manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now the tank has Cross in his guard.
Cross decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cross, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cross!
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energy
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hype
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