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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Pirlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wess Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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220 lbs
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200 cm
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Pirlo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wess Cross!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirlo rushes Cross and presses him up against the cage.
Pirlo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pirlo.
Cross scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Andreas Pirlo has been cut.
Cross shoots in but no luck this time.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross tries to clinch
and Pirlo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pirlo.
Pirlo decides to pull guard.
Pirlo seems keen to control Cross's posture.
Pirlo looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pirlo wants to control but Cross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross stalling away here and it's allowed Pirlo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cross would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pirlo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cross on the ground.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Pirlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pirlo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirlo pulls Cross in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pirlo takes the fight into the clinch.
Pirlo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross scores with a nice head shot.
Cross wants to clinch
and Pirlo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cross scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Pirlo.
Cross fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pirlo circles away.
Andreas Pirlo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wess Cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirlo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cross to the ground. Pirlo is now in Cross's guard.
Pirlo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pirlo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pirlo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pirlo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pirlo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pirlo.
Cross is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pirlo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cross has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pirlo 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 Cross.
Pirlo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cross will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cross is trying to get back to his feet.
Cross tries to bench press Pirlo off him but Pirlo keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wess Cross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Pirlo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cross dives in and grabs Pirlo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pirlo pushes down on Cross's head and hops out.
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pirlo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cross manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cross pushes a forearm under Pirlo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pirlo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wess Cross!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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