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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gros Jambon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gros Jambon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Good knees
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gros Jambon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vincent Cross!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jambon throws a jab when Cross was well out of range.
Cross connects with a body shot that sends Jambon's belly button to the back.
Cross shoots in and drives through. Jambon sprawls well.
Jambon is looking to score with low kicks.
Cross lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jambon tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jambon prevents the takedown attempt.
Cross pushes off an throws an elbow but Jambon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but Cross blocks with his arms.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jambon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cross pulls Jambon into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jambon stays in close to Cross's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cross can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gros Jambon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jambon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cross is able to avoid easily.
Cross looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cross misses with a head kick.
Cross darts in and clinches Jambon up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jambon trying to land knees to the body.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jambon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Jambon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cross dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jambon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jambon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jambon trying to land knees to the body.
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Jambon.
Cross jumps guard but Jambon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gros Jambon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Cross.
Cross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jambon walks away with a smile on his face. Cross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
Cross wants to break free but Jambon has control.
Jambon trying to land knees to the body.
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 working hard to break the clinch.
Jambon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jambon tries a knee to the head but Cross blocks it.
Jambon misses with a knee to the head.
Cross trying to stall but Jambon improves his position.
Jambon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Cross can't break the clinch.
Cross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jambon walks away with a smile on his face. Cross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cross fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jambon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jambon blocks the body kick.
Cross checks a low kick from Jambon.
Jambon has managed to clinch.
Cross tries a knee to the head but Jambon blocks it.
Jambon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross looking for a takedown.
Cross avoiding damage as Jambon throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
Cross takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cross wants to take the fight to the mat but Jambon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jambon tries a knee to the head but Cross blocks it.
Jambon tries a knee to the head but Cross blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jambon prevents Cross from breaking the clinch.
Jambon tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
Cross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jambon misses with a knee strike.
Jambon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jambon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jambon is breathing heavily.
Cross pulls guard effortlessly.
Cross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jambon is controlling him.
Cross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Cross will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cross forces Jambon back against the cage and clinches.
Gros Jambon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Cross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jambon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but Cross blocks with his arms.
Jambon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jambon lands a knee to the head.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but Cross blocks with his arms.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross avoids it.
Cross lands with a short shot to the head.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross avoids it.
Cross is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jambon is keeping busy.
Cross pulls guard effortlessly.
Cross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jambon content to stall in guard here.
Cross throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jambon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross working for a triangle but Jambon defends it easily.
Jambon stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross pushes Jambon off and gets back to his feet.
Jambon takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Cross blocks a jab.
Jambon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jambon throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jambon is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cross checks a leg kick.
Cross shoots in and drives through. Jambon sprawls well.
Jambon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross takes the fight into the clinch.
Jambon crunches a lovely knee into Cross's ribcage.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jambon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cross blocks it with crossed arms.
Jambon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jambon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jambon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cross in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cross tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jambon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gros Jambon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Cross.
Cross jumps guard but Jambon stands there with Cross around his waist. Cross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jambon misses with a knee to the head.
Jambon trying to land knees to the body.
Jambon landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jambon prevents the takedown attempt.
Jambon tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
Jambon lands a knee to the body.
Jambon avoiding damage as Cross throws knees to the body.
Jambon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Cross is trying to force a seperation but Jambon has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jambon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jambon prevents the takedown attempt.
Cross pulls Jambon into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gros Jambon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jambon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Vincent Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
Jambon lands a good knee to the midsection. Cross won't want to take too many of those.
Cross is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Jambon.
It looks like Vincent Cross has been cut.
Jambon missing with knees to the body.
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jambon looking to throw knees to the head but Cross is blocking nicely.
Cross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jambon walks away with a smile on his face. Cross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jambon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cross is out of range and Jambon settles back down.
Jambon misses with a looping right.
Vincent Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jambon tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jambon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jambon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cross has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cross is trying to pull guard but Jambon has him pressed against the cage.
Cross is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jambon is defending well.
Gros Jambon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Cross.
Cross avoiding damage as Jambon throws knees to the body.
Cross pulls guard.
Jambon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jambon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jambon.
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
Jambon avoiding damage as Cross throws knees to the body.
Jambon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jambon obliges.
Cross throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross tries to pull guard but Jambon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jambon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cross has Jambon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jambon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jambon looking to throw knees to the head but Cross is blocking nicely.
Jambon misses with a knee strike.
Cross looking to slow down the pace here.
Jambon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cross is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jambon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cross wants to break free but Jambon has control.
Jambon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cross lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross pulls Jambon into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cross throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jambon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cross wants to sweep here but Jambon controlling him for the moment.
Cross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jambon sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross striking off his back but it's not causing Jambon any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jambon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cross throws a sloppy head kick and Jambon moves out of range easily.
Jambon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Jambon looks to clinch
and Cross moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jambon working Cross over with knees to the body.
Jambon tries to land a knee to the head but Cross blocks with his arms.
Jambon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gros Jambon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jambon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gros Jambon!
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energy
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