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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Dansville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Dansville!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dansville misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cross tries to counter by clinching up but Dansville breaks away and moves out of range.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt - Dansville sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dansville scores with a takedown into Cross's guard.
Cross is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dansville presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dansville breaks from the clinch.
Dansville lands with an uppercut that bounces Cross off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Andre Cross has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dansville darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left lands for Dansville.
Dansville misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dansville.
Dansville throws a series of punches but Cross avoids them all with ease.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt - Dansville sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dansville throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cross wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cross gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dansville in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dansville throws an elbow that misses. Cross uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dansville's guard. Nice move by Cross!
Dansville is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dansville is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dansville is wriggling around but Cross manages to pass to half guard.
Dansville makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dansville tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cross counters with a stiff right hand.
Cross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dansville fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cross avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dansville with a jab.
Dansville forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.
Dansville escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dansville misses with a two punch combination.
Cross shoots in looking for a takedown but Dansville manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cross's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dansville fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dansville tries to clinch but Cross moves away
and Cross counters with a three punch combo that has Dansville backing up. Dansville nods at Cross to acknowledge the strikes.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cross is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross dives in and grabs Dansville's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dansville pushes down on Cross's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dansville! But no joy.
Cross tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dansville defends well and Cross ends up having to push Dansville into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dansville lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cross circles away quickly and effectively.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dansville moves into range and clinches up with Cross.
Dansville is looking to break free of the clinch but Cross has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dansville.
Dansville can't break the clinch.
Dansville is trying to force a seperation but Cross has the dominant position.
Dansville tries to circle away but Cross has him pinned against the cage.
Dansville wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Cross breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Dansville.
Nice shot by Dansville.
Dansville instigates a clinch.
Dansville is trying to force a seperation but Cross has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dansville wants to break free but Cross has control.
Dansville lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dansville breaks from the clinch.
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dansville tries to break the clinch but Cross is controlling the position.
Dansville lands with a light punch inside.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dansville tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dansville fails to land with a series of punches.
Cross is looking for a counter combo.
Dansville looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cross has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dansville after a bit of a struggle.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dansville defends well and Cross ends up having to push Dansville into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dansville drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Dansville dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Cross's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dansville throws a series of punches but Cross avoids them all with ease.
Dansville tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dansville falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cross counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cross pushes Dansville up against the cage in a clinch.
Dansville wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dansville is trying to force a seperation but Cross has the dominant position.
Cross manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dansville can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dansville is trying to break the clinch but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Dansville misses with a knee strike.
Dansville wants to get back to striking at distance but Cross won't allow it.
Cross decides to pull guard.
Cross escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dansville gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dansville trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dansville is one step ahead there.
Dansville really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dansville landing with the ground and pound.
Cross is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dansville connects with a couple of short punches.
Dansville has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dansville's guard.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Dansville is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dansville is looking to stand up but Cross isn't so interested in that idea.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Dansville is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross won't allow Dansville to get back to his feet.
Cross trying to control but Dansville is working from the bottom.
Dansville looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cross is one step ahead there.
Dansville kicks Cross off and gets to his feet.
Dansville tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dansville wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Cross is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dansville is defending well.
Dansville lands with a left to the head.
Cross keeps control of Dansville as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cross keeps control of Dansville as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dansville can't break the clinch.
Cross has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dansville clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dansville trying to get back to his feet but Cross is in full control for now.
Dansville is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Cross off. It looks like it's working - Cross slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Dansville displaying calm under pressure there.
Cross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dansville lunges at Cross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cross's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dansville.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dansville shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cross as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Cross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dansville has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dansville pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dansville throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Robert Dansville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dansville closes the distance and pushes Cross back into the cage.
Dansville gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cross.
Dansville throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cross blocks it with crossed arms.
Dansville working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dansville avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross breaks the clinch.
Dansville throws the kick towards the body but Cross avoids it.
Cross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dansville manages to circle out of the way.
Dansville swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Dansville showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre Cross's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dansville tests Cross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dansville throws a combination that misses
and Cross counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cross enables Dansville to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cross manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cross wriggles free and stands up.
Dansville throws a head kick that misses.
Cross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dansville's waist but Dansville gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cross off to one side.
Dansville rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross thinks about countering with a body kick.
Robert Dansville seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dansville dives in and grabs Cross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cross pushes down on Dansville's head and hops out.
Cross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cross lands a head kick. Dansville smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dansville tries to close the distance and clinch but Cross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cross tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dansville just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cross holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cross tries to stall but Dansville uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dansville pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dansville.
Cross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dansville's waist but Dansville gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cross off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Dansville with that takedown attempt.
Dansville tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dansville throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cross or perhaps it was just good defense by Dansville, which made it look bad.
Dansville lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cross backs up against the cage.
Cross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dansville's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dansville duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but Dansville shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dansville rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Dansville. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross instigates a clinch.
Dansville breaks the clinch.
Dansville misses with a leg kick.
Dansville leaves Cross with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cross throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dansville.
Dansville lands a nice shot to the body.
Dansville pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dansville lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dansville lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dansville.
Dansville instigates a clinch.
Dansville tries to break the clinch but Cross is controlling the position.
Dansville misses with an elbow over the top.
Cross jumps into guard, dragging Dansville to the mat.
Cross is trying to control the position but Dansville postures up.
Dansville with a nice head shot there.
Dansville gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dansville works over Cross's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dansville pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dansville looks to land a right hand but Cross moved out of range.
Cross goes for a double leg but Dansville avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dansville continues to drive forward.
Dansville fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Dansville has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dansville wants to stall.
Cross is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cross is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dansville wants to break free but Cross has control.
Dansville is trying to force a seperation but Cross has the dominant position.
Cross breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Dansville.
Andre Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Dansville is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dansville misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Dansville comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dansville has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Dansville!
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energy
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