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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cross Odenkirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Ramus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cross Odenkirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Ramus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odenkirk is looking to clinch.
Ramus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Odenkirk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Odenkirk misses with a few strikes there.
Odenkirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Odenkirk.
A shot to the body from Odenkirk misses
and Ramus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramus fails with a takedown attempt.
Odenkirk doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramus circles away.
Odenkirk thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Odenkirk wants to clinch.
Odenkirk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramus shoots in looking for a takedown but Odenkirk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cross Odenkirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Ramus.
Sloppy strikes from Odenkirk. Those never looked like landing.
Odenkirk is looking to clinch but Ramus is avoiding it.
Odenkirk moves to clinch but Ramus breaks away
and Ramus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Odenkirk thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk throws the kick towards the body but Ramus avoids it.
Ramus avoids the body shot from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk throws a body punch but Ramus moves out of range.
Ramus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramus slips a jab and a cross from Odenkirk.
Ramus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ramus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Odenkirk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ramus has Odenkirk in his guard.
Odenkirk trying to control but Ramus is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramus is on top in guard.
Ramus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odenkirk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramus throws a big right hand that misses.
Odenkirk is trying to keep Ramus in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk has momentary wrist control but Ramus slips an elbow through the middle.
Odenkirk wants to sweep but no luck.
Odenkirk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramus is controlling him.
Ramus passes into half guard.
Ramus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Odenkirk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramus on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odenkirk pushes Ramus off looking to stand but Ramus dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cody Ramus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Odenkirk takes a swing at Ramus's ribcage but misses.
Odenkirk scores with a three punch combo!
Odenkirk clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Odenkirk pushes Ramus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramus just leaning against Odenkirk, taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Odenkirk fails to land.
Ramus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odenkirk's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramus.
Odenkirk lands with a light punch inside.
Odenkirk lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ramus misses with some punches.
Ramus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Odenkirk lands a right hand.
A short right from Ramus on the inside.
Ramus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Odenkirk tries to throw a body punch but Ramus avoids it by throwing Odenkirk back against the cage.
Ramus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Odenkirk.
Ramus lands a takedown into guard.
Odenkirk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramus cracks Odenkirk with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Odenkirk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odenkirk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odenkirk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ramus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Odenkirk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Odenkirk has escaped and now he's on top!
Ramus wants to sweep but no luck.
Odenkirk landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odenkirk trying to control but Ramus is working from the bottom.
Odenkirk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Odenkirk trying to control but Ramus is working from the bottom.
Ramus working for a triangle but Odenkirk defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odenkirk is pushing down on Ramus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramus is fighting to maintain full guard but Odenkirk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Odenkirk pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odenkirk working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odenkirk working over Ramus with some ground and pound. Ramus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ramus moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Ramus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Odenkirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramus dodges the punch combination from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk tries to clinch up but Ramus circles away and keeps his distance.
Odenkirk moves into range and clinches up with Ramus.
Ramus taking a breather.
Ramus is looking to control Odenkirk's arms but Odenkirk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramus has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Odenkirk.
A short right from Ramus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Ramus to work.
Odenkirk tries a body shot but Ramus blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ramus fails to land.
Odenkirk scores with a shoulder strike.
Odenkirk throws a head punch that misses.
Ramus lands with a short shot to the head.
Odenkirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Odenkirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odenkirk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramus is defending well for now.
Odenkirk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Odenkirk uses from the top position.
Ramus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramus being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk landing with the ground and pound.
Ramus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Odenkirk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cody Ramus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Odenkirk wants to control from the top but Ramus keeps moving.
Ramus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Odenkirk uses it to pass to side control.
Ramus is looking for a sweep.
Odenkirk working the ground and pound from side control.
Odenkirk scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ramus sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramus is looking to improve his position.
Odenkirk thows a huge punch but Ramus dodges it nicely.
Odenkirk is nestled in close to Ramus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Odenkirk stalling away here and it's allowed Ramus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Odenkirk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Odenkirk postures up in Ramus's guard and throws a big left but Ramus blocks it.
Odenkirk wants to control from the top but Ramus keeps moving.
Ramus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Odenkirk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Odenkirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odenkirk wants to stand but Ramus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ramus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cross Odenkirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Odenkirk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Odenkirk is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ramus.
Odenkirk working the strikes but Ramus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cody Ramus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odenkirk maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ramus could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Odenkirk has cracked it and Ramus is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Odenkirk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cross Odenkirk!
Cross Odenkirk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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