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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Oxbigg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Oxbigg will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dante Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Oxbigg!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oxbigg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cross looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cross wants to stand but Oxbigg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oxbigg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cross wants to stand but Oxbigg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oxbigg wants to stand and escape but Cross is having none of it.
Oxbigg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cross is trying to stand.
Cross kicks off Oxbigg and gets to his feet.
Cross drives through and clinches with Oxbigg against the cage.
Cross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oxbigg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oxbigg tries to pull guard but Cross won't allow it.
Oxbigg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oxbigg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross tries for a takedown but Oxbigg circles away easily
and Oxbigg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross tries to pull guard but Oxbigg holds him up against the cage and eventually Cross drops back down to his feet.
Oxbigg has Cross pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cross manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oxbigg looks gassed!
Cross tries to score a body lock takedown but Oxbigg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oxbigg is trying to break the clinch but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Oxbigg shoots in but Cross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross throws a head kick that misses
and Oxbigg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cross drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxbigg manages to pull guard.
Oxbigg wants to sweep here but Cross controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross wanted to stand there but Oxbigg had control of the position.
Cross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oxbigg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cross!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross is trying to stand.
Oxbigg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxbigg breaks from Cross's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cross squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cross on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cross tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oxbigg controlling the position easily from mount.
Cross is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cross trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oxbigg is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cross is surviving well by controlling Oxbigg's body position as best he can.
Cross is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Oxbigg moves to the back.
Cross has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Oxbigg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cross decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cross wants to stand but Oxbigg has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Cross stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cross lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oxbigg is rocked!
It looks like Mike Oxbigg has been cut.
No joy there for Cross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cross throws a head kick that misses
and Oxbigg counters with a straight right hand.
Cross lands a head kick!
Oxbigg is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Oxbigg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cross drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oxbigg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oxbigg seems to have recovered his senses.
Oxbigg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oxbigg is breathing heavily.
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dante Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cross.
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oxbigg, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cross.
Cross breaks from the clinch.
Dante Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross throws a sloppy head kick and Oxbigg moves out of range easily.
Cross is looking to clinch.
Cross looks to clinch
and Oxbigg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oxbigg looking for a takedown.
Oxbigg jumps guard but Cross stands there with Oxbigg around his waist. Oxbigg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cross tries for a takedown but Oxbigg manages to get underhooks.
Oxbigg tries to break the clinch but Cross is controlling the position.
Oxbigg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dante Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Oxbigg.
Cross pulls Oxbigg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxbigg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cross wants to stand and escape but Oxbigg is having none of it.
Oxbigg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cross kicks off Oxbigg and gets to his feet.
Cross throws a sloppy head kick
and Oxbigg counters with a shoot takedown. Cross fights it but they end up in guard.
Cross manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross throws a sloppy head kick and Oxbigg moves out of range easily.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but Oxbigg shows good takedown defense.
Oxbigg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cross closes the distance but Oxbigg moves to the side
and Oxbigg counters with a shoot takedown. Cross fights it but they end up in guard.
Cross wants to stand but Oxbigg is controlling the position.
Oxbigg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cross wants to get back to his feet but Oxbigg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cross has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Oxbigg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Cross misses
and Oxbigg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cross gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oxbigg.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oxbigg has a takedown stuffed.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Cross is trying to trip Oxbigg. He has hold of a leg but Oxbigg is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cross persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cross wanted to stand there but Oxbigg had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cross throws a head kick that misses
and Oxbigg moves into the clinch.
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cross moves into range and clinches up with Oxbigg.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
Oxbigg throws a head punch that misses.
Oxbigg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oxbigg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cross pulls guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oxbigg won't allow Cross to get back to his feet.
Cross is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Oxbigg dives into side control.
Cross wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Cross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Oxbigg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooh a lovely combination from Cross sends Oxbigg down but not out. Cross dives into side control looking to finish.
Cross stands up and beckons Oxbigg to his feet.
Cross darts in and clinches Oxbigg up against the cage.
Cross is working for takedown but Oxbigg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cross has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oxbigg uses from the top position.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Oxbigg from controlling successfully.
Cross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oxbigg is controlling him.
Cross pushes Oxbigg off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Cross! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dante Cross!
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energy
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hype
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