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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1#
That Ever Lived attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cross tries for a takedown but That Ever Lived sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#KD2#
That Ever Lived cracks Cross with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. That Ever Lived has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cross to stand back up!#CUT2#
It looks like Charley Cross has been cut.
That Ever Lived connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Cross covering up! That Ever Lived comes in with a big uppercut and Cross goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The That Ever Lived!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Roldan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cross attempts a counter takedown but Roldan avoids it well and moves away.
Cross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roldan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cross's waist but Cross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roldan off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Roldan.
Nice takedown defense from Cross. No joy for Roldan on that attempt.
Cross appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roldan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cross circles away.
Charley Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinaldo Roldan.
Roldan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roldan wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roldan tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Roldan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roldan is just content to waste time from the top position. Cross takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Roldan being controlled here momentarily.
Cross looking for a sweep. Not yet Cross, not yet.
Cross managing to control the position. #SUB#
Roldan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cross has locked up a guillotine! Cross's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Roldan is holding on here and Cross must be using up a lot of energy. Roldan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cross gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charley Cross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Sommer closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
so Cross counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Sommer wriggles free and stands up.
Sommer misses with a head kick.
Cross could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Sommer gets caught flat footed, as Cross shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Sommer pushes Cross off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Cross throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sommer was covering up waiting for the punch and Cross finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sommer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cross tries to free his leg and advance position but Sommer is retaining full guard.
Cross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Sommer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cross lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES2#
Sommer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cross has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sommer wants to get back to striking at distance but Cross won't allow it.
#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Sommer misses with a head kick.
Sommer throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily.
Sommer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sommer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sommer looks winded!
Sommer throws a low kick, looking for Cross's leg but Cross calmly moves out of range.
Sommer throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Cross counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Cross is trying to work for a kimura but Sommer is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross wants to stand but Sommer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sommer sees it coming and defends easily.
Cross scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sommer trying to hold on to Cross's head to control him but Cross postures up.
#SUB#
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sommer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cross is trying to work for a kimura but Sommer is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sommer defends it well.
Sommer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cross lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sommer is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Cross is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cross drops an elbow to the side of Sommer's head. #SUB#
Cross is working for a submission of some sort.
Sommer trying to hold on to Cross's head to control him but Cross postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dustin Sommer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sommer wants to clinch but Cross slips to the side#TD#
and Cross counters with a single leg into guard. Sommer didn't expect that. #ES2#
Sommer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cross has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cross wants it to stay on the feet.
Sommer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cross's waist but Cross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sommer off to one side.
Cross is looking to counter punch.
Sommer tries to clinch up.
Cross feinted with a counter takedown.
Cross moves out of range as Sommer throws a body kick.
Cross looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sommer is fending him off so far but Cross persists. Nope, Sommer circles away and we're back to standing.
Sommer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cross but Cross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cross throws a counter high kick but Sommer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Charley Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Sommer.
Cross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sommer avoids it really well and circles away.
Sommer is breathing heavily.#T1#
A head kick misses from Sommer. #TD#
Cross closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sommer's guard.#SUB#
Cross drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sommer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sommer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sommer! #REVB#
Sommer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cross is avoiding damage well.
Cross gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sommer trying to control the action but Cross is working from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Cross manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross controlling Sommer's posture.
Cross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Charley Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cross manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sommer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Cross stands and steps away. Sommer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##TD#
Cross closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cross lands in his opponent's guard.
Cross lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Sommer is working an open guard so Cross takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cross shoots in but Sommer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sommer sprawls well. Sommer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Cross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sommer throws a lazy body kick
and Cross counters with an outside leg kick.
Sommer falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Cross counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sommer wants to stand back up but Cross manages to pass into side control.
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 thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Cross dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cross blocks the body kick.
Cross is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sommer, right into the meat.
Sommer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charley Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sommer misses with a kick to the body.
Cross dodges the punch combination from Sommer.
It looked like Cross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sommer throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cross decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sommer defends it well. #SUB#
Cross is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Cross is working for a submission of some sort.
Cross prevents Sommer from standing back up.
#SUB#
Cross 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.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Cross is working for a kimura but Sommer is defending it quite comfortably.
Sommer wants to improve his position but Cross is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Cross is trying to work for a kimura but Sommer is defending well.
Cross looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Cross is working for a submission of some sort.
Cross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sommer trying to control from the bottom.
#SU#
Cross postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sommer to stand up. #TD#
Cross fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sommer to the ground. Cross is now in Sommer's guard.
Sommer is trying to control the position but Cross postures up. #SUB#
Cross postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sommer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cross, into his guard. #REVB#
Sommer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charley Cross.
I think Cross 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charley Cross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Beau clinches up against the cage.
Beau prevents the takedown attempt.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Beau to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Charley Cross has been cut.#TD#
Beau gets caught flat footed, as Cross shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beau can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cross wants to stand but Beau is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Cross drops back looking for a leg! Beau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beau manages to kick Cross off! Cross jumps back into Beau's guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform us that Beau has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Beau throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Cross drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cross jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beau controls Cross momentarily but Cross frees himself.
Cross 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Beau is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cross drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beau dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Beau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beau trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Beau is in close to Cross's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Beau from controlling successfully.
Cross has his hands on Beau's head, controlling the position.
Cross lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cross scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beau throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cross really is a fat lump.#T3#
Cross has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beau is proving hard to escape from.
Beau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Beau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cross is aware though and is defending well.
Beau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cross is looking to stand up but Beau won't let him. #SUB2#
Beau is looking for a triangle but Cross pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cross has gone for a leg lock! Beau slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cross's guard.#REVB#
Cross is breathing heavily.#T4#
Beau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cross is trying to control the position but Beau postures up.
Cross manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beau manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cross with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charley Cross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charley Cross's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cross shoots in but Beau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cross is defended easily by Beau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but Beau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Beau clinches up against the cage.
Beau managing to block the knees to the body from Cross.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Cross being controlled against the cage.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Cross is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross is trying to force a seperation but Beau has the dominant position.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beau avoiding damage as Cross throws knees to the body.
Beau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cross is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beau is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cross is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beau is keeping busy.
Beau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cross prevents it.
Cross tries for a takedown but Beau manages to get underhooks.
Cross is trying to break free.
Beau tries to pull guard but Cross holds him up against the cage and eventually Beau drops back down to his feet.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beau blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Beau pulls guard successfully.
Cross working some strikes from top position.
Cross throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB#
Cross is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beau is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beau has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cross working a defensive guard here.
Cross being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beau makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beau wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Beau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cross lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cross is working Beau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Beau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charley 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!
#R3#
Beau tries to land a front kick but Cross steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Cross drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beau is wriggling around but Cross manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Cross is thwarting Beau's attempts to control the position.
Charley Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cross is looking to pass Beau's guard but actually Beau recovers to full guard.
Cross advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beau struggling a bit here.#T1#
Cross looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beau is avoiding damage well.
Cross has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Beau!
Cross postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beau looks a forlorn figure.
Beau tries to hold on but Cross pushes him away.
Beau slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beau is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beau defends it well.
Cross misses with a head shot. Beau uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Cross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cross has managed to get both his arms back between Beau's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cross drops back looking for a leg! Beau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beau manages to kick Cross off! Cross jumps back into Beau's guard.
Cross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Cross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cross cracks Beau with a solid left hand.
Cross wants to stand but Beau has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beau is controlling Cross's posture.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cross throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joe Beau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cross. #ES2#
Beau explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Beau as Cross shoots in.
Beau moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Beau.
I think Beau has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Beau!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Storm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Storm throws a leg kick
letting Cross counter with a right hand. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Storm enables Cross to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Storm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cross is looking to work some ground and pound but Storm has wrist control.
Cross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storm on the ground.
Cross scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Storm looking to control.
Cross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Cross gets to his feet - Storm follows without any prompting. #TD#
Cross shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cross showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Storm makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Storm.
As Storm looks to move away, Cross throws a big counter combo but Storm just gets out of the way.
Cross tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Storm defends well and Cross ends up having to push Storm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cross blocks a head kick by Storm.
#TD#
Cross shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Storm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Cross gets to his feet. Storm looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Cross looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Cross is trying to work for a kimura but Storm is defending well.
#T2#
Cross not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Cross is working for a submission of some sort.
Cross is thwarting Storm's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Cross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura here.
Cross is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cross lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Storm trying to hold on to Cross's head to control him but Cross postures up.
Cross missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Cross seems to be working for a kimura but Storm defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cross is working for a kimura but Storm is defending it quite comfortably.
Storm keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Cross dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cross darts in looking for a takedown but Storm gets double underhooks and turns Cross into the cage.
Storm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cross circles away quickly and effectively.
Cross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storm tries to avoid it but Cross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storm to the ground. Storm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cross goes for a double leg but Storm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Storm continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cross as he avoids it easily.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cross throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Storm was covering up waiting for the punch and Cross finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?#T1#
Cross throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
Cross could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Storm 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.
Cross throws a strike but Storm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Storm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Charley Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross has a closed guard, preventing Storm from standing up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Storm postures up.
Cross controlling the position.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully. #T3#
Storm passes Cross's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cross keeping hold of Storm's head, controlling as best he can.
Cross trying to control from the bottom.
Cross is concentrating on defense, preventing Storm from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Storm misses with a double jab
and Cross counters with a one-two to the body. #T4##TD#
Cross feints and as Storm raises his hands in defense, Cross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cross drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Storm dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Storm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cross is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cross working a defensive guard but Storm passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cross is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cross or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm, which made it look bad.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm shoots for a double leg takedown but Cross sprawls well. He's pushed Storm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cross is looking to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch.
Storm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cross.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley 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.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Storm gets caught napping as Cross dives in and scores a takedown. Storm manages to retain guard.#T1##SU#
Cross stands and steps away. Storm gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Storm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cross to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Storm manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cross lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
#TD2#
Storm drags the fight down to the ground.
Cross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Storm tries to strike from the bottom.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cross slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Cross is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Storm is just riding it out for now. Cross eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Storm looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3##SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Storm defends it well. #SUB#
Cross wants to work for an arm triangle but Storm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cross scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Cross stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Storm darts in trying to clinch
and Cross counters with a three punch combo that has Storm backing up. Storm nods at Cross to acknowledge the strikes.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cross sprawls well. Cross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Storm gets slowly back to his feet.
Cross is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Cross moves his leg out of the way.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charley Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cross has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Cross!
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