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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Achilles Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tone Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tycoon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Theme from Magnum. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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250 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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195 cm
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288 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Powerful takedowns
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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Achilles Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tone Cross!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tycoon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tycoon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cross somewhat.
Tycoon scores with a nice head shot.
Tycoon shoots in looking for a takedown. Cross tries to sprawl out of it but Tycoon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cross tries to move into range but Tycoon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cross lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tycoon at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tycoon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tycoon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tycoon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cross closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tycoon to the mat! Tycoon manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cross lands a couple of elbows.
Cross preventing the sweep.
Cross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cross tries to stand but Tycoon is controlling from the bottom.
Cross gets to his feet. Tycoon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tycoon swivels and escapes.
Cross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tycoon's waist but Tycoon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cross off to one side.
Achilles Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tone Cross.
Cross misses with a hook. Tycoon ducked under it nicely.
Tycoon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cross at a distance.
Tycoon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tycoon.
Tycoon misses with a looping right.
Cross fails with the takedown.
Cross drives through with a takedown into Tycoon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cross looks gassed!
Tycoon trying to strike off his back.
Cross must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tycoon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Tycoon is looking for a triangle but Cross pushes his legs off easily.
Tycoon wriggles free and stands up.
Tycoon misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Cross. Those never looked like landing.
Tycoon scores with a three punch combo!
Tycoon defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
Cross drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cross in side control, throwing shots but Tycoon defends.
Cross is trying to get an arm triangle but Tycoon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tycoon gets back to half guard.
Tycoon moves into full guard.
Tycoon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cross prevents Tycoon from getting back to his feet.
Tycoon keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon wants to sweep here but Cross controlling him for the moment.
Tycoon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cross is looking to work some ground and pound but Tycoon has wrist control.
Tycoon trying to control the position here.
Cross wants to control from the top but Tycoon keeps moving.
Tycoon trying to strike off his back.
Tycoon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cross is trying to get an arm triangle but Tycoon is defending well.
Tycoon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross laying and praying for a moment but Tycoon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross is looking for a kimura but Tycoon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage.
Tycoon actively working from the bottom here.
Tycoon is trying to control but Cross passes into side control!
Tycoon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cross stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tycoon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cross missing with a left hand there. Tycoon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Achilles Tycoon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tycoon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tycoon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tycoon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cross wants to sweep but no luck.
Tycoon distracts Cross with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cross has his foot on Tycoon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tycoon works his way back into a safe position though.
Cross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tycoon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tycoon gets to his feet. Cross looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tycoon throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot.
Tycoon swinging wildly here.
Cross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tycoon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tycoon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cross somewhat.
Cross shoots for a double leg takedown but Tycoon sprawls well. He's pushed Cross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Tycoon or perhaps it was just good defense by Cross which made him look bad.
Tycoon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tycoon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cross!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross tries to lock up and control but Tycoon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Tycoon.
Cross is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tycoon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Cross misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Tycoon lands.
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!
Cross stuffs the takedown.
Tycoon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cross.
Achilles Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tone Cross.
Cross fails with the takedown.
Tycoon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross.
Tycoon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown by Cross or perhaps it was just good defense by Tycoon which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Achilles Tycoon is winning the standup battle so far.
Tycoon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cross. Cross circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tycoon scores with a hook.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tycoon enables Cross to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tycoon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tycoon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tycoon is nestled in close to Cross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tycoon decides to return to a standing position.
Cross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tycoon misses with a two punch combination.
Cross fails to land the takedown.
Tycoon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cross wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Tycoon misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tycoon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tycoon shoots in for a double leg but Cross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tycoon tries to sprawl but Cross drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tycoon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tycoon gets back to full guard.
Tycoon has a closed guard, preventing Cross from standing up.
Cross scoring with some ground and pound.
Tycoon 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 slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tycoon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tycoon preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tycoon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Achilles Tycoon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross wants to get back to his feet but Tycoon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tycoon landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon gets to his feet. Cross looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cross has a takedown stuffed.
Cross displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tycoon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tycoon scores with a takedown into Cross's guard.
Tycoon scoring with some ground and pound.
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tycoon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tycoon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tycoon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cross takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tycoon avoids the body shot from Cross.
Tycoon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cross's guard.
Tycoon is in close to Cross's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilles Tycoon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tycoon but Tycoon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tycoon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tycoon's hands.
Tycoon scores with a sloppy right hand. Cross should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Tycoon. Those never looked like landing.
Cross shoots for a takedown but Tycoon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Tycoon with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tycoon.
Cross takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tycoon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tycoon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tycoon misses with an uppercut.
Cross is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tycoon.
Cross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tycoon.
Cross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tycoon is fending him off so far but Cross persists. Nope, Tycoon circles away and we're back to standing.
Achilles Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tone Cross.
Tycoon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon moves away from the strike by Cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tycoon scores with a jab. Cross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tycoon as he avoids it easily.
Tycoon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tycoon clobbers Cross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tycoon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cross!
Cross working to try and regain half guard.
Tycoon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cross's face.
Tycoon trying to control but Cross is having none of it.
Tycoon is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt - Tycoon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross shoots in for a takedown but Tycoon shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tycoon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cross did well to prevent Tycoon getting side control.
Tycoon working over Cross with some ground and pound. Cross looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tycoon is looking for a kimura here.
Cross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tycoon pulls his head out easily.
Tycoon is looking for a kimura here.
Tycoon moves into full mount! Cross won't be happy about that!
Tycoon gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Cross closes the distance and clinches up with Tycoon, looking for a takedown. Cross pushes Tycoon against the cage but Tycoon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tycoon walks into a jab.
Tone Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Tycoon. Those never looked like landing.
Cross throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tycoon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tycoon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tycoon shoots for a takedown but Cross saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tycoon lands a nice hook to Cross's body. Cross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tycoon gets a takedown into half guard.
Cross is looking to improve his position.
Tycoon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cross sees it coming and defends easily.
Tycoon lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
Tycoon is trying to control the action in half guard but Cross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tycoon stands and steps away. Cross gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Achilles Tycoon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tycoon with a hook.
Tycoon scores with a jab.
Cross slaps away a takedown attempt from Tycoon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cross is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tycoon's half guard.
Tycoon wants to control but Cross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tycoon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cross works his foot free and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Achilles Tycoon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tycoon 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Achilles Tycoon!
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