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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Cross (ranked 24965 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Grigorovic (ranked 25241 p4p, 563 weight class). Alexander Grigorovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Steven Cross's chin.
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278 lbs
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Grigorovic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorovic shoots and misses
and Cross counters with a series of strikes. Grigorovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grigorovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigorovic controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Cross.
Cross tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grigorovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cross has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grigorovic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Grigorovic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cross.
Grigorovic tries to roll over but Cross keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Cross.
Cross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grigorovic has hold of Cross's hands but Cross slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cross sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grigorovic is staying active underneath Cross, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cross could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grigorovic defending well though.
Cross drops an elbow to the side of Grigorovic's head.
Cross is taking a breather. Grigorovic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Grigorovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Grigorovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cross.
Cross thows a huge punch but Grigorovic dodges it nicely.
Cross scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grigorovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cross postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cross trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grigorovic pulls Cross in close to prevent any damage.
Cross throws a strike but Grigorovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorovic wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Cross wants to stand and escape but Grigorovic is having none of it.
Grigorovic drops back looking for a leg! Cross is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cross manages to kick Grigorovic off! Grigorovic jumps back into Cross's guard.
Grigorovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grigorovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grigorovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Cross looking to control.
Cross scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Grigorovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cross defends well and Grigorovic ends up having to push Cross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steven Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Grigorovic.
Grigorovic looks winded!
Grigorovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grigorovic somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Grigorovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross pushes Grigorovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Cross lands an elbow just above Grigorovic 's eye.
Cross tries to throw a body punch but Grigorovic avoids it by throwing Cross back against the cage.
Cross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cross goes for a takedown attempt but Grigorovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Cross dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grigorovic has his takedown stuffed
and Cross counters with a left and a right that stings Grigorovic.
Grigorovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross gets a clinch.
Cross tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grigorovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cross wants to take the fight to the mat but Grigorovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
Cross is working Grigorovic over against the cage.
Cross tries to pull guard but Grigorovic won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross jumps guard but Grigorovic stands there with Cross around his waist. Cross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cross crunches a lovely knee into Grigorovic's ribcage.
Cross jumps into guard, dragging Grigorovic to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Grigorovic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cross drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grigorovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grigorovic is trying to pull guard but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorovic controls the action.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but Grigorovic blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross is trying to pull guard but Grigorovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grigorovic shoots in and drives through. Cross sprawls well.
Grigorovic darts in looking for a takedown but Cross gets double underhooks and turns Grigorovic into the cage.
Cross rushes Grigorovic and presses him up against the cage.
Cross manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grigorovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grigorovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cross holds on and takes a little breather.
Cross looking for a sweep. Not yet Cross, not yet.
Cross is working hard here to advance position.
Grigorovic lands a couple of elbows.
Grigorovic gets to his feet - Cross follows without any prompting.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grigorovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Cross, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Cross is leaning against Grigorovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cross tries to pull guard but Grigorovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Cross drops back down to his feet.
Grigorovic managing to block the knees to the body from Cross.
Cross is trying to pull guard but Grigorovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigorovic controls his hands.
Cross throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grigorovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Cross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorovic can do to turn this around?
Grigorovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grigorovic closes the distance and clinches up with Cross, looking for a takedown. Grigorovic pushes Cross against the cage but Cross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorovic pushes Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
Cross throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigorovic controls his hands.
Cross is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grigorovic manages to break the clinch.
Grigorovic dives in and scores a takedown into Cross's guard.
Grigorovic advances position into side control!
Cross is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Grigorovic has an Americana. Cross didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Grigorovic is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Grigorovic hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexander Grigorovic!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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