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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tone Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Betty. Tone Cross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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288 lbs
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Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jakob Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tone Cross!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Cross connects with a jab.
Cross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Cross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cross shoots in and bounces Miller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Miller 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.
Cross wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Cross looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller has Cross pulled in close to control his posture.
Cross looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two 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 controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Cross is proving a slippery customer.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Cross gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cross feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cross won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
Miller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Cross is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jakob Miller.
Miller lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily.
Cross throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
No luck for Cross with that takedown attempt.
Jakob Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tone Cross.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Cross takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller prevents Cross from breaking the clinch.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Cross avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller lands an elbow just above Cross 's eye.
It looks like Tone Cross has been cut.
Cross looks gassed!
Cross can't break the clinch.
Cross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Cross shrugs off.
Cross can't break the clinch.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Miller.
Miller lands a good knee to the midsection. Cross won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Miller.
Miller scores a nice knee to the body.
Miller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller scores a nice knee to the body.
Miller landing knees to the head.
Cross takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cross lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miller lands a takedown into guard.
Miller is working Cross over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Cross's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tone Cross's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cross has a takedown stuffed.
Miller thows a body kick. Cross tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miller counters with a leg kick.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Cross sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cross shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters with an inside leg kick.
Miller lands a head kick. Cross smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jakob Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tone Cross.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Miller clinches up with Cross and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller is working Cross over against the cage.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Miller has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cross regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cross on the ground.
Cross wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Cross is retaining full guard.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cross has control of Miller's left arm, preventing Miller from doing any damage.
Cross trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Cross keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Cross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cross tries to clinch
and Miller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cross. That did some damage!
Tone Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cross.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Miller gets a clinch.
Cross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Cross in his tracks for a moment.
Miller with a knee to the head.
Miller crunches a lovely knee into Cross's ribcage.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
Miller lands an elbow inside.
Cross tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cross's defenses.
Miller tries for a takedown but Cross manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Miller.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
Miller lands an elbow inside.
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cross's defenses.
Miller has Cross pressed against the cage, preventing Cross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller lands an elbow inside.
Miller tries for a takedown but Cross manages to get underhooks.
Cross is trying to break free.
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miller lands an elbow inside.
Miller has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cross regains guard immediately.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tone Cross's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cross's efforts to push away.
Cross takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cross's brow.
Miller keeps control of Cross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Cross can't break the clinch.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Miller scores a nice knee to the body.
Miller lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
Cross takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cross takes an elbow to the forehead.
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Miller connects with a knee to the head.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Cross in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Cross in his tracks for a moment.
Cross takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cross avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
Cross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller lands a nice knee to the body.
Cross wants to break free but Miller has control.
Cross takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Cross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cross blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Miller prevents Cross from breaking the clinch.
Miller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Miller.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Cross.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Cross avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cross can do to turn this around?
Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cross in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miller has Cross pressed against the cage, preventing Cross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jakob Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross avoids it.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cross has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Miller.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cross gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Cross has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Jakob Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross wants to break free but Miller has control.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cross takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Cross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Miller lands a good knee to the midsection. Cross won't want to take too many of those.
Miller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Miller connects with a knee to the head.
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Miller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cross tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Cross takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller avoiding damage.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cross's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Miller with a knee to the head.
Miller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cross wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Cross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller lands an elbow just above Cross 's eye.
Cross is trying to drag Miller to the mat but Miller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tone Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller crunches a lovely knee into Cross's ribcage.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Cross in his tracks for a moment.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
Cross can't break the clinch.
Cross is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Cross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cross in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Cross shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Miller!
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