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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
EFL 18
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Cross tries to clinch there but Masato circles away.
A little jabbing left from Masato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Cross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cross tries to clinch up but Masato circles away and keeps his distance.
Masato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Cross rushes Masato and presses him up against the cage.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Masato. #BC2#
Masato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cross avoids a wild elbow strike from Masato.
Cross misses with a body punch.
Masato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cross stops a takedown attempt from Masato.
#TD#
Cross decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masato 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. #T1#
Cross wants to stand but Masato is controlling the position.
Cross looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Cross escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masato trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cross is trying to control the position but Masato postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Cross closes the distance and pushes Masato back into the cage.
Masato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cross misses with a body punch.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Cross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masato backwards.
Masato tries to break the clinch but Cross is controlling the position.
Cross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masato backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Cross dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cross.
Cross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masato backwards.
Cross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cross lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Cross.
Cross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masato backwards.
I was talking to Cross's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cross is trying to pull guard but Masato has him pressed against the cage.
Cross lands a left hand.
Masato working hard to break the clinch.
Masato lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Cross.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross tries to throw a body punch but Masato avoids it by throwing Cross back against the cage.
Masato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cross walks away with a smile on his face. Masato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Masato throws a series of punches but Cross avoids them all with ease.
Cross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masato can do to turn this around?
Masato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Cross drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Masato scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Masato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masato thuds his right hand into Cross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Masato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cross counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cross wants it to stay on the feet.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Masato looks to land a combination but Cross avoids it well. #CL#
Cross rushes Masato and presses him up against the cage.
Cross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masato creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Cross lands a shoulder strike.
Masato is breathing heavily.
Masato holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Masato avoiding damage as Cross throws knees to the body.
Cross tries to pull guard but Masato won't allow it.
Cross lands with a light punch inside.
Hank Cross has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but Masato blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cross throws a series of punches but Masato avoids them all with ease.
Cross moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masato looks to land a combination but Cross avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masato is defended easily by Cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Cross dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Cross decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Masato has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cross is on him like a limpet, forcing Masato back against the cage.
Masato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masato stalls.
Cross missing with knees to the body.
Cross misses with some punches.
Cross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cross misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Masato. #TD2#
Masato wants the takedown. Cross is fighting it off but Masato persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cross's guard against the cage.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masato is one step ahead there.
Cross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Masato controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Masato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cross will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Masato cracks Cross with a solid left hand.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Masato wants to pass the guard but Cross is keeping the position.#SU2#
Masato stands and steps away. Cross gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cross feints a jab promting Masato to slip. Cross then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Masato slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masato.
Cross misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Masato misses its intended target.
Cross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cross slips a straight right by Masato.
Masato dodges the punch combination from Cross.
Masato 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.
That was a close round but Hank Cross did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Cross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Cross lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Cross has closed the distance and engaged Masato in a clinch.
Masato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Cross.
Masato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masato tries to pull guard but Cross won't allow it.
#TD#
Cross pulls guard.
Cross wants to hit a switch here but Masato passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cross there!
Cross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato controlling the pace for now.
Oshima Masato has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Masato blocks Cross's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Masato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Masato tries to control but Cross wriggling away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cross regains half guard.#SUB2#
Masato is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masato controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Cross had his way with Oshima Masato in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Cross blocks a low kick nicely.
Cross scores with a jab. Masato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross tries to clinch but Masato moves out of range.
Masato feints a counter leg kick.
Cross scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Masato scores with a three punch combo!
#CL#
Cross clinches. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross dives in and grabs Masato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masato pushes down on Cross's head and hops out.
Cross tries to clinch up but Masato circles away and keeps his distance.
Cross is looking to clinch but Masato is avoiding it.
Masato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masato just misses with a punch to the body.
Masato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Hank Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masato slips a jab and a cross from Cross.
#T1#
Masato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Masato.
Masato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masato loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Masato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cross tries to clinch but Masato moves out of range.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Masato fails to land with a series of punches.
Hank Cross is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Cross gets a clinch.
Cross pushes Masato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masato working hard to break the clinch.
Cross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oshima Masato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masato is defending well for now.#T2#
Cross crunches a lovely knee into Masato's ribcage.
Masato is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Cross scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cross.
Cross lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cross scores with a shoulder strike.
Masato wants to stall.
Cross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masato or not.
Cross lands a shoulder strike.
Cross scores a nice knee to the body.
Masato throws an elbow but it misses.
Masato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross lands a good knee to the midsection. Masato won't want to take too many of those.
Cross works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cross, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Cross!
Hank Cross managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EFL 14
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Salmon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Salmon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salmon stops Cross from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Salmon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cross is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Slippery Salmon!
Slippery Salmon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Hank Cross was interviewed post fight and said 'back to the drawing boards'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Cross has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
Gordon looks winded!
Cross is working Gordon over against the cage.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Cross pushes Gordon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cross lands a body punch.
Cross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cross lands a left hand.
#TD#
Cross has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gordon uses from the top position. #ES#
Cross has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gordon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Cross working Gordon over with knees to the body.
Cross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cross.
Cross lands an uppercut.#T1#
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Cross.
Cross is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
Gordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Gordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Gordon is rocked!
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him?
Cross tries to land knees in the clinch but Gordon avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Cross has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gordon uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Cross is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gordon rolls with it to try and escape but Cross cranks on the arm and Gordon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hank Cross!
Hank Cross gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
AnC 10
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Rowlands tries for a takedown but Cross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cross tries to clinch there but Rowlands circles away.
Rowlands takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Cross rushes Rowlands and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Rowlands successfully pulls guard.
Rowlands has his hands on Cross's head, controlling the position.
Cross wants to pass the guard but Rowlands is keeping the position.
Cross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rowlands on the ground.
Cross is looking to advance position but Rowlands has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Rowlands tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Rowlands with shots to the head and body - Cross looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cross is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rowlands landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rowlands landing punches.
Cross tries to improve his position but instead Rowlands has taken his back!
Rowlands gets his hands free as Cross looks to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T2#
Rowlands has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cross tries to break free.
Cross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Cross is trying to defend against the choke here but Rowlands has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rowlands Tightens the hold and Cross taps out furiously! Rowlands displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Rowlands!
Hank Cross spoke after the fight, saying 'back to the drawing boards'.
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Event:
Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.6
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Starman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cross tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Starman is in Cross's guard.
Cross wants to get back to his feet but Starman passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Starman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Starman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross wants to control but Starman is keeping busy.
Starman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cross is trying to stand up here but Starman is controlling him well. #SUB#
Starman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Starman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starman lands strikes from half guard.
Starman stops Cross from getting back to his feet.
Starman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Starman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Starman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Starman prevents Cross from standing back up.
Starman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Starman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Starman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Starman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cross has hold of Starman's hands but Starman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Starman controlling the action here.
Starman working over Cross with some ground and pound. Cross looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cross on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Starman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cross looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Starman working the head and body with strikes.
Starman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Starman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Starman lands with a punch from half guard.
Cross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Starman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Starman slips a nice elbow through Cross's hands, connecting with Cross's forehead.
Cross wants to improve his position but Starman is controlling well.
Starman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Cross is trying to get back to full guard.
Cross has hold of Starman's hands but Starman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cross pushes Starman off looking to stand but Starman dives back in and keeps control.
Starman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Starman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Starman takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Cross scores with a three punch combo!
Starman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Starman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cross feints a jab promting Starman to slip. Cross then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Starman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Cross shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Starman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cross must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cross wants to stand but Starman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Starman trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Starman is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Starman advances to half guard.
Starman not doing much here.
Starman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cross for as long as he can get away with.
Starman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cross wants to get back to his feet.
Starman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Starman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Starman is nestled in close to Cross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Starman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Starman.
Cross looks like he's trying to stand up.
Starman controlling the action here.
Cross is trying to stand up here but Starman is controlling him well. #T3#
Starman content to control rather than advance.
Cross has hold of Starman's hands but Starman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Starman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cross with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Starman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Starman working over Cross with some ground and pound. Cross looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Starman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Cross is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Starman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Starman slips a nice elbow through Cross's hands, connecting with Cross's forehead.
Starman working Cross over with strikes.
Starman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cross with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Starman connects with a nice short shot to Cross's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Starman lands a nice short elbow.
Starman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Starman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Starman dominated that second round.
That's time! Starman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cross wants to clinch.#TD#
Starman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cross is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Starman dives into side control.
#REVB#
Starman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cross down.
Starman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Starman stalls from top position.
Starman is chipping away with strikes.
#T1##SUB#
Starman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cross is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Starman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cross can do to turn this around?
Starman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Starman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Starman working the head with strikes.
Starman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cross some visible discomfort.
Cross is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Starman is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cross is trying to escape and Starman transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cross is forced to tap! Nice work there by Starman! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Starman!
John Starman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, WarHorse Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Hank Cross was interviewed post fight and said 'back to the drawing boards'.
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Event:
AnC: Russian Nights 1
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Pak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Cross rushes Pak and presses him up against the cage.
Cross scores with a hook to the body.
Cross misses with a knee strike.
Cross gets through Pak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Cross jumps guard.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Pak from controlling successfully.
Pak has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pak slips nicely into half guard.
Cross has a hand on Pak's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pak takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Pak looking for a guillotine from mount but Cross is having none of it. #SUB#
Cross defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pak.
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!#SUB#
Cross has left one of his arms exposed and Pak doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Cross screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dae Jung Pak!
Dae Jung Pak tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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