Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Kutvonen thumps Cross with a low kick.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cross wants to counter with a clinch but Kutvonen pushes him away.
Cross tries to clinch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Green Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kutvonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Kutvonen avoiding damage.
Kutvonen stalling the fight.
Kutvonen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Kutvonen. #CL2#
Cross has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Cross.
Kutvonen lands with a right to the head.
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Kutvonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cross up against the cage.
Come on Kutvonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kutvonen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
Kutvonen trying to stall but Cross improves his position.
Kutvonen gets underhooks to prevent Cross's takedown attempt.
Cross's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cross's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen. #BC#
Kutvonen breaks from the clinch.
Kutvonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cross.
Kutvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cross.
Kutvonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kutvonen throws a right hand that Cross ducks under and follows up with a left that Cross also avoids with ease.
Cross let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Cross misses with a body punch.
Kutvonen misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Cross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kutvonen is defending well for now.
Kutvonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kutvonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cross up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands a right hand.
Cross prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cross misses with some punches.
Cross tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen is pushing Cross up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kutvonen is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross cracks Kutvonen with a nice body shot.
Kutvonen taking a breather.
Kutvonen stalls.
Cross tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Cross back against the cage.
Good body shot from Cross.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Cross.
Cross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
A short right from Cross.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross misses with some punches. #T4#
Cross lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kutvonen.
Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kutvonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cross lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cross as Kutvonen tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kutvonen as Cross tries to tie him up.
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green Cross dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kutvonen.
Cross tries to clinch there but Kutvonen circles away.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Kutvonen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Cross's head but Cross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kutvonen throws out a leg kick but Cross moves out of range and Kutvonen only half commits.
Kutvonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Cross off the cage and back into range.
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cross up against the cage.#BC#
Kutvonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Cross rushes Kutvonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Cross misses with a body punch.
Kutvonen pushes Cross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kutvonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Kutvonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Cross gets an underhook and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Cross.
Kutvonen keeps control of Cross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land. #BC#
Kutvonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Kutvonen circles away.
Kutvonen throws a series of punches but Cross moves out of range. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kutvonen lands with a nice body kick.
Kutvonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Cross clinches up with Kutvonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Cross.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kutvonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cross trying to control the position but instead, Kutvonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cross into the cage.#BC#
Kutvonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross takes one on the button.#T3#
Cross tries to clinch there but Kutvonen circles away.
Kutvonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cross counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cross wants to clinch up but Kutvonen keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cross digs a right hand underneath Kutvonen's ribcage. Kutvonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kutvonen is trying to break free.
Cross tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Cross back against the cage.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands. #BC#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kutvonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kutvonen.
Cross is looking to clinch but Kutvonen is avoiding it.
Kutvonen feinted with a counter takedown.
Cross is looking to clinch but Kutvonen is avoiding it.
Kutvonen attempts a counter takedown but Cross avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Cross gets a clinch. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cross.#BC#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross tries to clinch but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Kutvonen tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Cross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kutvonen throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.
Cross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cross.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range. #CL2#
Cross clinches.
Cross is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Cross as the two fighters clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kutvonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kutvonen stalls.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Green Cross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cross is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kutvonen is keeping busy.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cross lands with a light punch inside.
Kutvonen is trying to push Cross away but Cross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cross tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Cross back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kutvonen trying to stall but Cross improves his position.
Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cross up against the cage.
Cross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kutvonen or not. #T2#
Cross blocking some punches.
Cross lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kutvonen trying to stall but Cross improves his position.
Kutvonen avoiding damage.
Cross is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cross has Kutvonen pushed against the cage.
Cross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kutvonen smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Cross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kutvonen just leaning against Cross, taking a breather.
Kutvonen taking a breather.#T3#
Cross trying to control the position but instead, Kutvonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cross into the cage.
Cross jumps guard but Kutvonen stands there with Cross around his waist. Cross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Green Cross.
Kutvonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cross up against the cage.
Kutvonen throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Kutvonen.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lusmu Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kutvonen throws a lazy right hand but Cross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut
letting Cross counter with a right hand.
Kutvonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kutvonen looks to land a left hand but Cross moved out of range nicely.
Kutvonen throws a jab when Cross was well out of range.
Cross with the counter takedown but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Kutvonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross tries to clinch up#TD#
and Kutvonen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kutvonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.

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 Lusmu Kutvonen.
I think Kutvonen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

Event: DSC STRIKE 51
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1##TD#
Kurri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cross was covering up waiting for the punch and Kurri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kurri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Kurri 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.
Kurri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cross being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kurri 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. #T1#
Kurri with a nice head shot there.
Kurri content to stall in guard here.
Cross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurri.
Kurri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kurri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Kurri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kurri wants to pass the guard but Cross is keeping the position.#T2#
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.
Kurri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kurri stands and throws Cross's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kurri trying to control the position but Cross is working away.
Kurri misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Kurri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kurri creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cross sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Kurri takes a little break here. Cross wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kurri working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Kurri has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cross is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kurri yanks on the arm and Cross is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kurri.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tatu Kurri!
Tatu Kurri retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Tatu Kurri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DSC STRIKE 46
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Cross moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Cross pushes Coolidge up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Coolidge manages to break the clinch.
Coolidge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Coolidge keeps the fight on the outside.
Coolidge misses with a looping left.
Butch Coolidge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coolidge just misses with a punch to the body.
Cross moves away from the strike by Coolidge.
A combination from Coolidge does no damage.
Cross moves away from the strike by Coolidge.
Cross wants to clinch up but Coolidge keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Coolidge misses the target.
Coolidge backing away here, and Cross unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Coolidge throws a hook but Cross blocks it.
Cross wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross is looking to clinch but Coolidge is avoiding it.
Coolidge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Coolidge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross tries to clinch there but Coolidge circles away.
Coolidge throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Cross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coolidge.#CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch.#BC#
Coolidge manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Cross clinches up with Coolidge and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Coolidge manages to break the clinch.
Cross tries to clinch but Coolidge moves away
letting Coolidge counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Coolidge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coolidge swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.#CL2#
Coolidge gets tackled into the cage by Cross. Cross maintains the clinch. #BC#
Coolidge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coolidge throws a jab when Cross was well out of range.
Coolidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coolidge throws a lazy right hand but Cross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Cross has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross is looking to clinch but Coolidge is avoiding it.
Coolidge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Coolidge lunges at Cross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cross's hand.
Cross tries to clinch but Coolidge is having none of it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Coolidge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Coolidge gets tackled into the cage by Cross. Cross maintains the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Coolidge manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coolidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Coolidge manages to break the clinch.
Coolidge scores with a jab.
Coolidge looks to throw the jab but Cross is out of range.
Coolidge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coolidge throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot.
Cross lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Cross has closed the distance and engaged Coolidge in a clinch. #T3##BC#
Coolidge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coolidge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cross. #CL2#
Coolidge tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Coolidge breaks from the clinch.
Cross slips a jab from Coolidge.
Cross's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cross's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cross slips under a jab.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Coolidge circles away.
Coolidge throws a big shot that misses.
Coolidge throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot.
Coolidge is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Coolidge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coolidge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cross clinches.
Cross working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Coolidge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coolidge misses with a looping left.#T4#
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coolidge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross tries to clinch there but Coolidge circles away.
Coolidge misses with a right hand
and Cross counters with a nice body shot.
Coolidge misses with a hook #CL2#
and Cross counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Coolidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coolidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Coolidge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coolidge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Coolidge dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross wants to clinch up but Coolidge keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Cross darts in and clinches Coolidge up against the cage.#BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Cross clinches up with Coolidge and pushes him back against the cage.
Coolidge prevents a body shot from Cross.
Cross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Coolidge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coolidge throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coolidge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Cross now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coolidge.
Coolidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Coolidge has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Cross rushes Coolidge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green Cross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch. #T1#
Coolidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross tries to clinch there but Coolidge circles away.
Cross slips a jab from Coolidge.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Coolidge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Coolidge circles away.
Coolidge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cross moves away from the strike by Coolidge.
Cross moves away from the strike by Coolidge.
Cross tries to clinch up but Coolidge circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Coolidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coolidge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coolidge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Coolidge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coolidge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Coolidge pushes him off.
Coolidge throws a jab when Cross was well out of range.
Coolidge missing with a left hand there. Cross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coolidge throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Coolidge is looking to counter punch.
Cross tries to clinch but Coolidge is having none of it. #T2#
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Cross takes the fight into the clinch.
Cross is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coolidge gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross. #BC#
Coolidge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coolidge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coolidge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cross.#CL2#
Coolidge tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Cross closes the distance and pushes Coolidge back into the cage.
Cross works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Coolidge breaks from the clinch.
Coolidge throws out a loose jab but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Cross takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Coolidge manages to break the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Cross closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Coolidge breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Coolidge misses. #CL2#
Cross has Coolidge up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Coolidge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross tries to clinch but Coolidge is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Coolidge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cross wants to clinch.
It looked like Coolidge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cross is looking to clinch but Coolidge is avoiding it. #CL2#
Cross rushes Coolidge and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coolidge. #BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coolidge throws out the jab. #CL2#
Cross has closed the distance and engaged Coolidge in a clinch. #BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Coolidge pushes him off.
Coolidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cross can do to turn this around?
Cross tries to clinch up but Coolidge circles away and keeps his distance.
Coolidge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coolidge throws out the jab.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coolidge clobbers Cross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Coolidge does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Cross rushes Coolidge and presses him up against the cage.
Cross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Coolidge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Coolidge dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Cross tries to clinch up but Coolidge circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Coolidge tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch.
Cross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coolidge was well out of range. Poor timing from Cross.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coolidge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coolidge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coolidge misses with an uppercut. Cross saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Cross.
Coolidge throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Cross.
Cross is looking to clinch.
Coolidge misses with an uppercut. Cross saw that one coming.
Cross is looking for the big counter here.
Coolidge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cross.
Coolidge throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Coolidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Coolidge throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cross. #BC#
Coolidge manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Coolidge misses.
Cross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coolidge.
Coolidge keeps the fight on the outside.
Coolidge misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Coolidge.
Cross appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coolidge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Butch Coolidge has been cut.
Cross wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Coolidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cross looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Cross forces Coolidge back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch. #T2#
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Coolidge. That snapped Cross's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coolidge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Coolidge.
Coolidge misses the body punch
and Cross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coolidge looks to throw the jab but Cross is out of range.
Cross tries to clinch there but Coolidge circles away. #CL2#
Cross has managed to clinch.
Cross misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross is looking to clinch but Coolidge is avoiding it.
Cross moves out of range as Coolidge strikes.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Coolidge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Coolidge misses its target.
Coolidge swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.
Coolidge misses with a straight left. #T3##CL2#
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coolidge backwards. #BC#
Coolidge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coolidge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cross is looking to clinch but Coolidge is avoiding it. #CL2#
Cross has managed to clinch. #BC#
Coolidge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cross clinches up with Coolidge and pushes him back against the cage.
Cross lands a body punch. #BC#
Coolidge breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Coolidge misses.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coolidge misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Cross has Coolidge up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Coolidge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Coolidge misses.
Cross moves out of range as Coolidge strikes.
Butch Coolidge is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross takes a swing at Coolidge's ribcage but misses.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Coolidge pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Coolidge.#CL2#
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coolidge, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Coolidge breaks from the clinch.
Coolidge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coolidge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cross moves into range and clinches up with Coolidge.
Cross tries a body shot but Coolidge blocks it. #BC#
Coolidge manages to break the clinch.
Coolidge swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.
Donk. Cross catches Coolidge right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Cross takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Butch Coolidge did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Butch Coolidge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4##CL2#
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Coolidge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Coolidge ducks down to avoid it.
Coolidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coolidge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Coolidge circles away. #CL2#
Cross forces Coolidge back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Coolidge breaks from the clinch.
Coolidge fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Cross clinches. #BC#
Coolidge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coolidge misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coolidge, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Cross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1##BC#
Coolidge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coolidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Coolidge throws a lazy right hand but Cross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coolidge misses with a lunging right hand
and Cross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coolidge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coolidge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coolidge wants to land a leg kick but Cross is out of range.
Coolidge throws a right hand that misses
and Cross counters with a left to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cross scores with a nice right hand.
Cross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Cross rushes Coolidge and presses him up against the cage.
Cross lands an uppercut.
Coolidge is trying to push Cross away but Cross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Coolidge tries to circle away but Cross has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Coolidge breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Cross pushes Coolidge up against the cage in a clinch.
Cross fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Coolidge tries to circle away but Cross has him pinned against the cage.
Cross tries to throw a body punch but Coolidge avoids it by throwing Cross back against the cage. #BC#
Coolidge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross moves out of range as Coolidge strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Cross moves into range and clinches up with Coolidge.
Coolidge blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coolidge with a hook.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Coolidge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coolidge misses with a lunging right hand
and Cross counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Coolidge misses with a straight left.
Coolidge backing away here, and Cross unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Coolidge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cross makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Coolidge looks to land a right hand but Cross moved out of range.#CL2#
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coolidge, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Cross pushes Coolidge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coolidge is looking to control Cross's arms but Cross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coolidge has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cross.
Cross scores with a hook to the body.
Cross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cross tries to work over Coolidge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coolidge backwards. #BC2#
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Coolidge misses with an uppercut. Cross saw that one coming.
Coolidge keeps the fight on the outside.
Coolidge misses with a right hand
and Cross counters with a nice uppercut.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Coolidge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coolidge swinging wildly here.
Cross lands a right hook to the body.
Cross wants to clinch up but Coolidge keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Cross tries to clinch but Coolidge moves out of range.
Cross digs a good body shot into Coolidge's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross is looking to clinch but Coolidge is avoiding it. #CL2#
Cross takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coolidge keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coolidge momentarily. #CL2#
Cross clinches with his opponent.
Cross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coolidge backwards. #BC#
Coolidge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Coolidge pushes him off.
Cross cracks Coolidge with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Coolidge is rocked!#CL2#
Cross has managed to clinch.
Oh Coolidge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross lands with a right to the head.
Cross cracks Coolidge with a nice body shot.
Cross avoiding damage. #BC#
Coolidge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green Cross dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Butch Coolidge's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Coolidge misses with a combination
and Cross counters with a big right hand! Oh Coolidge is in trouble here! Cross follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Green Cross!
During a confident post fight interview, Green Cross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DSC STRIKE 43
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Cross clinches.
Gorgrip looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cross lands a right hand.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. Gorgrip has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cross down to the mat. Cross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cross drives through and clinches with Gorgrip against the cage.
Cross lands with a light punch inside.
Cross lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Cross moves into range and clinches up with Gorgrip.
Gorgrip is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Cross.
Cross stalls.
Cross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gorgrip is defending well for now.
Cross taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Cross.
Cross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Cross.
Cross's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cross's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Cross will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gorgrip up against the cage.#TD2#
Cross decides to pull guard.
Cross has control of Gorgrip's left arm, preventing Gorgrip from doing any damage.
Gorgrip throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Cross is working an open guard so Gorgrip takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Gorgrip gets tackled into the cage by Cross. Cross maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cross - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Cross.
Cross lands a left hand.
Cross pushes Gorgrip back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross lands a right hand. #T2#
Cross is working Gorgrip over against the cage.
Gorgrip avoiding damage as Cross throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cross darts in and clinches Gorgrip up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cross lands a right hand.
A short left from Cross.
Cross is leaning against Gorgrip and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Cross.
Cross lands a body punch.
A short right from Cross.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cross.
Cross lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Cross jumps guard.
Gorgrip 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 seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Gorgrip is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Star Studded Beef that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gorgrip with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gorgrip being controlled here momentarily.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Gorgrip from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cross is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cross looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Cross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cross rushes Gorgrip and presses him up against the cage.
Cross lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorgrip backwards.
Gorgrip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gorgrip looking to stall.
Cross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green 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##CL2#
Cross has closed the distance and engaged Gorgrip in a clinch.
Gorgrip jumps guard but Cross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cross lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cross.
Green Cross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross.
Cross pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cross.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorgrip backwards.
Cross is working Gorgrip over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross tries to land knees in the clinch but Gorgrip avoids the damage to the body.
Cross works on Gorgrip's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cross. #BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Cross pushes Gorgrip up against the cage in a clinch.
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cross lands a left hand.
Gorgrip wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cross lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Gorgrip is rocked!
Cross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Gorgrip is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cross slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross tries to bum rush Gorgrip with a series of wild strikes but Gorgrip uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gorgrip, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cross drives through and clinches with Gorgrip against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorgrip tries to pull guard but Cross holds him up against the cage and eventually Gorgrip drops back down to his feet.
Cross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorgrip or not. #T2#
Cross has Gorgrip pressed against the cage.
Cross is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gorgrip seems to have got his legs back now.
Cross scores with a hook to the body.
Cross lands a body punch.
Cross lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cross has Gorgrip up against the cage in a clinch.
Cross lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gorgrip.#BC2#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Cross closes the distance and pushes Gorgrip back into the cage.
Cross manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gorgrip has had enough of the clinch but Cross keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Cross pushes Gorgrip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorgrip backwards.
Cross scores with a hook to the body.
Cross pushes Gorgrip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Cross breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Cross darts in and clinches Gorgrip up against the cage.
Cross works on Gorgrip's body with a couple of short punches.
Cross lands with a left to the head.
Cross stalling against the cage.
Cross tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gorgrip avoids it.#BC2#
Cross manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Cross takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Cross taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cross as the two fighters clinch.
Cross presses Gorgrip against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorgrip backwards.
Cross leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cross as the two fighters clinch.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorgrip backwards.
Cross lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Cross breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross scores with a shot to the side of Gorgrip's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cross closes the distance and pushes Gorgrip back into the cage.#TD2#
Cross turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Cross stands up and beckons Gorgrip to his feet. #CL2#
Cross rushes Gorgrip and presses him up against the cage.
Cross lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorgrip backwards.
Cross controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Cross.
Cross pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cross pushes Gorgrip against the cage. Cross is working some dirty boxing. Cross pushes off with a quick right hook! Gorgrip goes down! Gorgrip tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cross moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Green Cross!
Our winner, Green Cross, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Sandee Gorgrip had this to say: 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 39
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Cross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pulovic but Pulovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pulovic throws a counter combo.#CL#
Cross has Pulovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Cross stalling.
Pulovic tries to break the clinch but Cross is controlling the position.
Pulovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Cross won't allow it. #TD2#
Pulovic manages to pull guard.
Cross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pulovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulovic wants to control but Cross passes easily into half guard.
Pulovic is trying to control but can't. #T1##SU#
Cross decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Pulovic.
A little feinted left hand from Cross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulovic leaves Cross with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pulovic misses with a wild body shot.
Cross fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pulovic just manages to avoid it.
Cross jabs at Pulovic's body.#CL#
Cross clinches up with Pulovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Pulovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Cross has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pulovic.#T2#
Cross lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pulovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cross prevents it.
Pulovic is looking for a takedown.
Green Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Pulovic.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross dives in and grabs Pulovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pulovic pushes down on Cross's head and hops out.#CL#
Cross has Pulovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Pulovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
Pulovic is trying to break the clinch but Cross is controlling him.
Cross has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pulovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross can't get the takedown.
Cross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Pulovic can't break the clinch.
Cross tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulovic avoids the damage to the body.
Cross is pushing Pulovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pulovic wants a takedown.
Cross throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cross is working Pulovic over against the cage.
Pulovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cross gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Pulovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cross clinches with his opponent.
Pulovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Cross is looking to score with low kicks.
Cross swinging wildly here.
Green Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cross forces Pulovic back against the cage and clinches.
Cross pushes Pulovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Cross.
Pulovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cross has Pulovic pushed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pulovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Cross.
Pulovic blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green Cross dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cross rushes Pulovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cross is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pulovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Green Cross has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cross.
Pulovic is looking for a takedown.
Cross just leaning against Pulovic, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross darts in looking for a takedown but Pulovic gets double underhooks and turns Cross into the cage. #CL#
Cross has Pulovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Cross controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Cross has Pulovic pressed against the cage, preventing Pulovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cross avoiding damage.
Cross taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch. #CL#
Cross clinches up with Pulovic and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Cross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pulovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Pulovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulovic is looking for the big counter here.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulovic.
Pulovic scores with a one two! Cross had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pulovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pulovic can do to turn this around?
Pulovic tries to pull guard but Cross won't allow it.
Cross pushes Pulovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cross works on Pulovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulovic is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Cross.
Pulovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cross is defending well.
Green Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Pulovic.#BC#
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cross has closed the distance and engaged Pulovic in a clinch. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cross is defended easily by Pulovic.
Darko Pulovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Cross clinches up with Pulovic and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cross.#BC#
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pulovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Pulovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pulovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cross misses the target.#CL#
Cross closes the distance and pushes Pulovic back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Cross. #BC#
Cross manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Pulovic tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cross is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pulovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cross lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulovic backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pulovic has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Pulovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Cross counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green Cross dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Cross instigates a clinch.
Cross pushes Pulovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Pulovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Cross won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Cross.
Cross scores with a hook to the body.
Pulovic tries to pull guard but Cross holds him up against the cage and eventually Pulovic drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cross rushes Pulovic and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cross as the two fighters clinch.
Cross crunches a lovely knee into Pulovic's ribcage.
Pulovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cross has Pulovic pressed against the cage.
Cross lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Cross is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pulovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cross taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pulovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cross is defending well.#BC#
Cross manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Cross gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cross.
Cross lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Cross.
The referee calls for Cross to work. #TD#
Cross decides to pull guard. #ES#
Cross pushes Pulovic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2##CL#
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Cross content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cross scores with a shot to the side of Pulovic's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulovic trying to stall but Cross improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cross lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Pulovic pushes him off.
Pulovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Green Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulovic circles away.
Pulovic misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
No luck for Cross with that takedown attempt.
Cross tries to clinch up but Pulovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Pulovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cross.
Pulovic throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Green Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pulovic tries to avoid it but Cross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pulovic to the ground. Pulovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Pulovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pulovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Cross backs off Pulovic throws a huge counter combo but Cross manages to avoid it all.
Pulovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross. #T4##CL#
Cross clinches.
Cross tries a knee to the head but Pulovic blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulovic.
Cross wants a takedown but no success here.
Pulovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pulovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cross slows down the pace here.
Cross lands an elbow inside that Pulovic shrugs off.
Pulovic looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Cross.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green Cross clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Cross tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Pulovic. No joy for Cross on that attempt.
Cross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pulovic defends it nicely.
Pulovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cross clinches up with Pulovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Pulovic tries to break free but Cross pushes him back against the cage.
Pulovic jumps guard but Cross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Pulovic wants to stall.
Cross avoiding damage.
Cross scores with a shot to the side of Pulovic's head.
Cross leaning against his opponent.
Pulovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulovic letting Cross take a breather here.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
Pulovic is trying to break free.
Cross presses Pulovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Cross. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL#
Cross has managed to clinch.
Pulovic is looking to control Cross's arms but Cross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pulovic has his back to the cage.
Cross lands a body punch.
Pulovic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross tries to clinch but Pulovic moves out of range.
Pulovic throws a counter combo.
A combination from Pulovic does no damage. #CL#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Pulovic is trying to force a seperation but Cross has the dominant position.
Pulovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Cross shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cross changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pulovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Green Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Pulovic working hard to break the clinch.
Cross working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Cross lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pulovic moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Pulovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Cross gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Pulovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pulovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pulovic tries to pull guard but Cross forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cross missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Pulovic jumps guard and drags Cross to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross postures up.
Pulovic 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pulovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green Cross had his way with Darko Pulovic in that round.
That's time! Cross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5##CL#
Cross moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Pulovic pushes him off.
Pulovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Cross closes the distance and pushes Pulovic back into the cage.
Pulovic is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Cross pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Cross manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Cross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cross avoiding damage.
Pulovic wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Pulovic is trying to force a seperation but Cross has the dominant position.
Cross stalling.
Pulovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cross smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Pulovic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cross did well to prevent Pulovic getting side control.#ES#
Cross manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pulovic keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Pulovic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cross is pushing Pulovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cross avoiding damage. #T2#
Pulovic jumps guard but Cross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Green Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Pulovic.
Pulovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cross works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulovic tries to pull guard but Cross forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pulovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cross pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Cross jumps into guard, dragging Pulovic to the mat.
Green Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cross is controlling Pulovic's posture.
Cross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pulovic on the ground.#T3#
Cross keeping full guard, as Pulovic tries to pass.
Pulovic wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Cross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pulovic is controlling him. #ES#
Cross has his feet on Pulovic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pulovic throws a series of punches but Cross avoids them all with ease.
Green Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Pulovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross. #CL#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Pulovic tries to stall but Cross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pulovic tries to circle away but Cross has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Cross. #BC#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cross scores with a jab.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pulovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Darko Pulovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pulovic unleashes a big counter combination but Cross bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Green 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Green Cross!
An out of breath Green Cross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DSC STRIKE 36
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Marquez connects with a leg kick. Cross looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marquez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cross's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cross's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cross tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marquez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marquez counters with an outside leg kick.
Cross wants to clinch.
Marquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt
and Marquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marquez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Cross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marquez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cross darts in trying to clinch
and Marquez counters with a straight right hand.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Marquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marquez counters with a good low kick that Cross was not able to check.
Marquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Cross lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwin Marquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cross dodges the punch combination from Marquez.
Cross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marquez counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Marquez pushes him off.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marquez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marquez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cross just manages to avoid it.
Marquez misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Marquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marquez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cross wants to clinch.#CL2#
Cross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Marquez lands an elbow that stopped Cross in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Green Cross has been cut.
Marquez misses with a body punch.
Marquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cross.#BC#
Marquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross tries to clinch but Marquez is having none of it.
Marquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Marquez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Cross fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marquez to the ground. Cross is now in Marquez's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Marquez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Marquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Marquez. #TD2#
Cross drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Marquez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cross, up you get!
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marquez throwing a counter right hand but Cross manages to avoid it.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marquez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marquez moves away.
Marquez misses with a two punch combination.
Cross wants to counter the offense by Marquez and move into the clinch position.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Marquez circles away.
Cross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marquez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Marquez circles away.
Marquez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cross misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edwin Marquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Green Cross's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cross tries to clinch up but Marquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Cross jabs Marquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Marquez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross fails with the takedown
and Marquez counters with a good low kick that Cross was not able to check.
Marquez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cross fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross takes one to the chin there.
No luck for Cross with that takedown attempt.
Edwin Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Green Cross.#T1#
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Marquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marquez throws a big counter combination but Cross scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cross wants to clinch but Marquez slips to the side
and Marquez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Marquez lands with a nice body punch.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marquez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cross can do to turn this around?
Cross misses with a hook to the body
and Marquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marquez lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cross falls backwards - clearly groggy! Marquez dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Marquez!
Our winner, Edwin Marquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DSC STRIKE 33
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Cross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toriyama but Toriyama pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Cross moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Toriyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toriyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.
A jab from Toriyama does it's job there.#CL2#
Toriyama gets a clinch. #BC2#
Toriyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama lands a head shot.
Toriyama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt
and Toriyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Toriyama moves into range and clinches up with Cross.
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!#BC2#
Toriyama breaks from the clinch.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Toriyama clinches up with Cross and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Toriyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Toriyama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cross tries to clinch up but Toriyama circles away and keeps his distance.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Toriyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toriyama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cross tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toriyama swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Green Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toriyama avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD2#
Toriyama drops Cross with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cross looks back up at him and smiles so Toriyama waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Cross is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Green Cross has been cut.
Toriyama seems to be stalking Cross here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Cross drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Taiga Toriyama!
An out of breath Taiga Toriyama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018

#R1##CL#
Cross moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Selassac Jr. #CL2#
Selassac Jr clinches up against the cage.
Cross is trying to drag Selassac Jr to the mat but Selassac Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cross slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selassac Jr can't break the clinch.
Cross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Selassac Jr breaks the clinch.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Cross shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Green Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Cross forces Selassac Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Cross is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Selassac Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Selassac Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Selassac Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross tries a body shot but Selassac Jr blocks it.
Cross trying to stall but Selassac Jr improves his position.
Selassac Jr is trying to break free.
Selassac Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cross instigates a clinch.
Cross misses with a body punch.
Cross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Selassac Jr smiles and moves away. #T2#
Selassac Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Selassac Jr is fending him off so far but Cross persists. Nope, Selassac Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Selassac Jr shoots in for a takedown but Cross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Cross pushes Selassac Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Selassac Jr tries a body shot but Cross blocks it. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cross looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Selassac Jr gets tackled into the cage by Cross. Cross maintains the clinch.
Cross misses with a body punch.
Cross has been working on his balance at Rabid Reindeer Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Selassac Jr.
Cross keeps control of Selassac Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross tries to bum rush Selassac Jr with a series of wild strikes but Selassac Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Selassac Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cross in his tracks. #T3#
Cross looks to score with a jab to the body but Selassac Jr is just out of range.#CL2#
Selassac Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Selassac Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Cross content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Selassac Jr controls the action.
Cross has Selassac Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Selassac Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Selassac Jr can't break the clinch.
Selassac Jr tries to break the clinch but Cross is controlling the position. #BC2#
Selassac Jr breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Cross clinches up with Selassac Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Selassac Jr moves into range and clinches up with Cross.
Cross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Cross just leaning against Selassac Jr, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
Cross sets himself, and Selassac Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Cross avoids it this time.
Selassac Jr stalks Cross and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cross's face. Cross staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cross.
A head punch on the inside from Selassac Jr fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Cross.
Cross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Selassac Jr.
Cross is stalling here.
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 Green Cross will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Cross on the inside.
Cross trying to control the position but instead, Selassac Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cross into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Selassac Jr controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selassac Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Selassac Jr works Cross's body with a nice hook.
Jailson Selassac Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##CL#
Cross darts in and clinches Selassac Jr up against the cage.
Selassac Jr lands with a left to the head.
Cross pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cross tries a body shot but Selassac Jr blocks it. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch. #CL#
Cross rushes Selassac Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Selassac Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Selassac Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Selassac Jr controls the action.
Cross blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Selassac Jr can't break the clinch. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Cross tries to keep at a distance but Selassac Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Selassac Jr blocks a body shot from Cross.
Selassac Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Selassac Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Cross tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Selassac Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Selassac Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Cross is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Selassac Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Selassac Jr. #BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Selassac Jr rushes Cross and presses him up against the cage.
Cross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Selassac Jr misses with a body punch.
Selassac Jr effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Cross takes a swing at Selassac Jr's ribcage but misses.
Cross takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Cross rushes Selassac Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Cross is looking to control Selassac Jr's arms but Selassac Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cross has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cross tries to land knees in the clinch but Selassac Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Cross lands a nice uppercut.
Selassac Jr has had enough of the clinch but Cross keeps him there for the moment.
Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Selassac Jr's elbow.
Selassac Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cross - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Selassac Jr's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green Cross dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Selassac Jr forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.
Cross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cross is pushing Selassac Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cross is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cross tries to work over Selassac Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Selassac Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Selassac Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Selassac Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cross pinned against the cage. Cross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Selassac Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cross scrambles back to his feet.
Green Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Selassac Jr gets tackled into the cage by Cross. Cross maintains the clinch.
Selassac Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Selassac Jr is trying to push Cross away but Cross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cross holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Cross.
Cross gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Cross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2##CL2#
Selassac Jr pushes Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
Selassac Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Selassac Jr tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
Cross leaning against his opponent.
Selassac Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Cross being controlled against the cage.
Selassac Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Cross won't allow it.
Cross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross stalls. #T3##BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Cross takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cross pushes Selassac Jr up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross misses with a straight right. #CL#
Cross gets a clinch. #BC#
Cross breaks from the clinch.
Cross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Selassac Jr.#CL#
Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Green Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Selassac Jr controls the action.
Selassac Jr blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selassac Jr goes for a double leg but Cross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cross continues to drive forward.#CL#
Cross moves into range and clinches up with Selassac Jr.
Selassac Jr prevents a body shot from Cross.
Cross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cross tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Selassac Jr avoids it.
Jailson Selassac Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross tries to work over Selassac Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Cross breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Selassac Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cross misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Green 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Green Cross!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Aibarra has his takedown stuffed
and Cross counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Perrin Aibarra has been cut.#CL#
Aibarra moves into the clinch successfully.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aibarra backwards. #BC#
Aibarra manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Aibarra has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Aibarra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cross smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aibarra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aibarra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cross - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Aibarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross walks into a straight right hand from Aibarra.#T1#
Aibarra misses with a takedown attempt - Cross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cross is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perrin Aibarra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Aibarra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cross's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cross's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cross connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aibarra stuffs the takedown attempt from Cross. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.
Aibarra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aibarra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Aibarra's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aibarra stalling the fight.
Aibarra jumps guard but Cross stands there with Aibarra around his waist. Aibarra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cross tries to pull guard but Aibarra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aibarra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cross has Aibarra pressed against the cage.
Aibarra throws a punch but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross dodges an elbow strike from Aibarra.
Aibarra trying to stall but Cross improves his position. #BC#
Aibarra breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aibarra.
Aibarra takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aibarra keeps control of Cross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cross has Aibarra pressed against the cage.
Cross is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Cross is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aibarra jumps guard but Cross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aibarra.
Cross misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Aibarra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A body shot lands from Cross.
Cross slowing the pace effectively.
Cross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aibarra walks away with a smile on his face. Cross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cross connects with a jab.
Cross looks for a takedown but Aibarra sprawls well.#T4##CL2#
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Aibarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aibarra has a couple of punches blocked by Cross. #BC#
Aibarra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Aibarra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Aibarra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Aibarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Aibarra has managed to clinch.
Aibarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aibarra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aibarra dodges an elbow strike from Cross.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green Cross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aibarra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
Cross stalling. #BC#
Aibarra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Aibarra pushes Cross up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Aibarra breaks from the clinch.
Cross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Cross rushes Aibarra and presses him up against the cage.
Aibarra can't find room to land a body shot as Cross controls the action.
Aibarra looking to slow down the pace here.
Cross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cross slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross scores with a shoulder strike.
Green Cross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aibarra lands with a right to the head.
Cross digs a right hand underneath Aibarra's ribcage. Aibarra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aibarra throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1##BC#
Aibarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Aibarra manages to break the clinch.
Aibarra misses with a left hand
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Cross rushes Aibarra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aibarra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aibarra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aibarra misses with a punch on the inside.
Aibarra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aibarra tries to stall but Cross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cross lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Cross tries to throw a body punch but Aibarra avoids it by throwing Cross back against the cage.
Cross stalling in the clinch but Aibarra improves position. #BC#
Aibarra breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Aibarra has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Aibarra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross digs a right hand into Aibarra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aibarra's gas tank.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Aibarra controls the action. #BC#
Aibarra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Aibarra tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cross lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cross lands with a right to the head.
Cross digs a right hand into Aibarra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aibarra's gas tank.
Cross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cross is working Aibarra over against the cage.#T3#
Cross lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross.
Cross can't get the takedown.
Cross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aibarra walks away with a smile on his face. Cross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Perrin Aibarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Green Cross.
Cross connects with a looping right hand.
Aibarra throws a series of punches but Cross moves out of range.
Cross scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Cross has closed the distance and engaged Aibarra in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aibarra stalling in the clinch but Cross improves position.
Aibarra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Aibarra has managed to clinch.
Cross lands with a short shot to the head.
Aibarra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cross's elbow. #T4#
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Aibarra takes a shot to the head.
Cross tries to land knees in the clinch but Aibarra avoids the damage to the body.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Cross jumps guard and drags Aibarra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Aibarra gets to his feet. Cross looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Cross rushes Aibarra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aibarra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cross smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aibarra, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aibarra's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Aibarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aibarra, pushing him back against the cage.
Cross pushes Aibarra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aibarra.
Cross struggling a bit here.#SU#
Aibarra stands up and beckons Cross to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross slips a jab and a cross from Aibarra. #CL2#
Cross has managed to clinch.
Aibarra is looking to control Cross's arms but Cross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aibarra has his back to the cage. #BC#
Aibarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cross rushes Aibarra and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
Cross clinches up with Aibarra and pushes him back against the cage.
Cross lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Aibarra manages to pull guard.
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Aibarra.
Cross is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aibarra is trying to keep Cross in close.
Cross wanted to stand there but Aibarra had control of the position. #ES#
Aibarra manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Cross successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Aibarra decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cross, up you get! #CL#
Aibarra moves into the clinch.
Cross will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aibarra up against the cage.
Cross is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Aibarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!#CL2#
Cross forces Aibarra back against the cage and clinches.
Aibarra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cross gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cross is trying to break free.
Aibarra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Aibarra controls the action.
Cross scores with a hook to the body.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Aibarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aibarra fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perrin Aibarra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Cross blocking some punches.
Cross prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cross presses Aibarra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Green Cross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross.
Cross tries to score a body lock takedown but Aibarra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cross stalling in the clinch.
Cross works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cross presses Aibarra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cross is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for Cross to work. #BC2#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perrin Aibarra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Aibarra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Cross taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Green Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cross winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Green Cross!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2018

#R1##CL#
Cross gets a clinch.
Cross digs a right hand into Jacobson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jacobson's gas tank.
Cross gets underhooks to prevent Jacobson's takedown attempt.
Jacobson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cross pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Jacobson gets tackled into the cage by Cross. Cross maintains the clinch.
Jacobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacobson taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Cross.
Jacobson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cross gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Green Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Jacobson.
Cross is working Jacobson over against the cage.
Jacobson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cross prevents it.
Jacobson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cross's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. Jacobson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cross down to the mat. Cross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jacobson looks winded!#CL#
Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacobson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cross pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cross lands with a straight right. Jacobson didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Brett Jacobson has been cut.#T1#
Cross batters Jacobson with a massive right followed by a huge left! Jacobson is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Cross lands a final crushing right hand to drop Jacobson to the mat with a gruesome thud! Cross is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Green Cross!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Cross controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Tantor.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross wants to take the fight to the mat but Tantor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cross misses with some punches.
Tantor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor lands a right hand.
Cross throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Cross misses with the head strike.
Cross blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Tantor. #T1#
Tantor blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Tantor misses the jab.
Tantor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cross tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Tantor lands an uppercut.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cross.
Cross throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tantor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cross tries a knee to the head but Tantor blocks it.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor looking to stall.
Tantor has Cross pushed against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Cross manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor advances position into side control!
Cross is trying to buck Tantor off.#SU#
Tantor decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cross looking to throw knees to the head but Tantor is blocking nicely.
Cross stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Tantor. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cross as Tantor tries to tie him up.
Cross tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cross letting Tantor take a breather here.
Tantor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Tantor.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Cross controls his hands.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tantor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross misses with some punches.
Tantor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cross.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Cross stalling.
Tantor lands a nice uppercut.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor looking to slow down the pace here.
Tantor trying to control the position but instead, Cross has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tantor into the cage.
Tantor scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tantor is looking to control Cross's arms but Cross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tantor has his back to the cage.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor misses with the head strike. #BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Cross's head but Cross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tantor misses with a lunging right hand
and Cross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Cross drives through and clinches with Tantor against the cage.
Cross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tantor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Cross controls the action.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Cross.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
Tantor trying to stall but Cross improves his position.
Tantor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tantor is trying to maintain a safe position but Cross gets an underhook and turns Tantor into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tantor lands a right hand. #T1#
Tantor lands a nice uppercut.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Maki Tantor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tantor slows down the pace here. #BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross moves away from the strike by Tantor. #CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross misses with the head strike.
Tantor taking a breather.
Tantor wants to stall.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cross looking for a takedown.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Cross tries to break free but Tantor pushes him back against the cage.
Cross changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tantor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maki Tantor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Green Cross.#T2#
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Tantor circles away.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Cross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tantor looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Tantor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Cross stalling in the clinch but Tantor improves position.
Cross throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Cross turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tantor tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tantor tries to get out of the position.
Cross controlling his opponent. #T3#
Let's hope that Cross has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Cross goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tantor is on top in guard.
Cross is pulling down on Tantor's head. It's preventing any offense from Tantor, at least for the moment.#SU#
Tantor stands and steps away. Cross gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Cross tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range. #CL2#
Cross instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tantor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Cross.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Cross's head.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross lands a shoulder strike.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Cross tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range. #CL2#
Cross has managed to clinch.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tantors head.
Cross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tantor.
Cross jumps guard but Tantor stands there with Cross around his waist. Cross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tantor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tantor. #T1#
Tantor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Cross can't break the clinch.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tantor.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor pushes Cross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Tantor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tantor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor. #T2#
Tantor has Cross pressed against the cage, preventing Cross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tantor looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Tantor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tantor after a bit of a struggle.
Tantor is trying to maintain a safe position but Cross gets an underhook and turns Tantor into the cage.
Cross prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Tantor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tantor has him pressed against the cage.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Cross has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tantor after a bit of a struggle.
Maki Tantor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Green Cross.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cross's elbow.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Tantor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cross blocking some punches.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Cross on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Tantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tantor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tantor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Cross has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tantor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Cross goes for a takedown attempt but Tantor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Tantor tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cross looking to stall.
A short left from Tantor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Tantor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tantor 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Imanuell lands with a right to the head.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross.
Imanuell looking for a takedown.
Cross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Cross breaks from the clinch.
Imanuell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imanuell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Imanuell tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross goes for a double leg but Imanuell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Imanuell continues to drive forward.
Imanuell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cross checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cross has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Imanuell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cross tries to score a body lock takedown but Imanuell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brian Imanuell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Green Cross.
Imanuell is trying to pull guard but Cross has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Imanuell manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cross tries to free his leg and advance position but Imanuell is retaining full guard. #T1#
Imanuell keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Imanuell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Imanuell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cross is controlling him.
Cross won't allow Imanuell to sweep him here. #SUB#
Imanuell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cross defends well.
Cross trying to stand up but can't free himself from Imanuell's guard.
Imanuell wants to sweep here but Cross controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Cross has managed to clinch.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Imanuell jumps guard. #SUB#
Imanuell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Imanuell is looking to stand up but Cross isn't so interested in that idea.
Cross controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Imanuell working for a triangle but Cross defends it easily. #T3#
Cross wants to pass the guard but Imanuell is keeping the position.
Cross wants to stand but Imanuell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cross is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cross wants to stand but Imanuell is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Imanuell misses with a takedown attempt - Cross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross.
Imanuell is trying to force a seperation but Cross has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Imanuell jumps guard and drags Cross to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Cross gets to his feet - Imanuell follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Green Cross will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Imanuell is looking to break free of the clinch but Cross has double underhooks.
Imanuell tries to pull guard but Cross forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cross pushes off an throws an elbow but Imanuell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Imanuell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Imanuell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cross gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Cross.
Nice body punch from Cross.
Cross is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Imanuell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross pushes Imanuell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Imanuell backwards.
Imanuell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross. #BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Imanuell is working for takedown but Cross is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1##TD#
Imanuell jumps guard and drags Cross to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Imanuell working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Cross gets to his feet. Imanuell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Cross gets a clinch.
Imanuell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.#TD2#
Cross manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Imanuell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Imanuell trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imanuell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cross works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Cross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Imanuell stands up and waves to Cross to follow him. #CL2#
Cross gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cross.
Cross tries to score a body lock takedown but Imanuell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Imanuell has had enough of the clinch but Cross keeps him there for the moment.
Imanuell jumps guard but Cross stands there with Imanuell around his waist. Imanuell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cross throws a head punch that misses.
Imanuell is trying to stall.
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Imanuell tries to pull guard but Cross forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
A short left from Cross.
Imanuell wants a takedown.
Cross scores with a shot to the side of Imanuell's head.
Cross stalling against the cage. #TD#
Imanuell jumps guard.
Imanuell has a closed guard, preventing Cross from standing up.
Imanuell is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU2#
Cross stands up from Imanuell's guard - Cross perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Imanuell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Cross holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Green Cross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cross pushes Imanuell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cross lands a right hand.
Cross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've been informed that Cross has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Cross manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cross content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Imanuell has had enough of the clinch but Cross keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Imanuell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Imanuell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cross finds it's way round the side to connect with Imanuell's head.
Cross stuffs the takedown attempt from Imanuell. Imanuell gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cross has managed to clinch.
Cross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Imanuell is trying to maintain a safe position but Cross gets an underhook and turns Imanuell into the cage.
Imanuell tries to pull guard but Cross holds him up against the cage and eventually Imanuell drops back down to his feet.
Cross scores with a shoulder strike.
Imanuell trying to stall but Cross improves his position. #BC2#
Cross breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Cross drives through and clinches with Imanuell against the cage.
Imanuell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cross misses with an elbow strike.
Cross misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Imanuell is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cross. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Imanuell or not. #TD2#
Cross pulls Imanuell into guard.
Cross is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Imanuell stops Cross from standing up.
Imanuell throwing strikes but missing.
Cross keeping full guard, as Imanuell tries to pass. #SU#
Imanuell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cross, up you get! #T2##CL2#
Cross gets a clinch.
Imanuell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cross stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Imanuells head. #BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Imanuell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Imanuell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross misses with a takedown #CL#
and Imanuell counters by clinching up.
Imanuell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cross pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cross takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3##CL2#
Cross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cross tries for a takedown but Imanuell manages to get underhooks.
Imanuell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cross.
Cross lands with a short shot to the head.
Cross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Imanuell wants to break free but Cross has control. #TD2#
Cross pulls guard.
Imanuell throwing strikes but missing.
Imanuell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Green Cross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Imanuell 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.
Imanuell 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!
Green Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cross winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Green Cross!

Event: QFC Tournament 878 Round 2
Date: Oct 01, 2018

#R1#
Cross has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coppfield.#CL2#
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coppfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Coppfield is trying to pull guard but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Coppfield blocks an elbow strike from Cross.
Coppfield is trying to pull guard but Cross turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Coppfield is trying to push Cross away but Cross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cross tries to break the clinch but Coppfield is controlling the position.
Coppfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coppfield backwards.
Cross is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coppfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coppfield fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Coppfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppfield tries to stall but Cross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coppfield stalling in the clinch but Cross improves position.
Cross prevents Coppfield from breaking the clinch.
Cross is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Coppfield is looking to control Cross's arms but Cross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coppfield has his back to the cage.
Cross wants a takedown. #T1#
Cross avoids a wild elbow strike from Coppfield.#BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coppfield swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Coppfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Coppfield goes for a takedown attempt but Cross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cross tests Coppfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Cross closes the distance and pushes Coppfield back into the cage.
Coppfield being controlled against the cage.
Coppfield looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coppfield. #T2#
Coppfield blocks an uppercut.
Coppfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cross has Coppfield pressed against the cage, preventing Coppfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cross.
Coppfield 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. Coppfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Cross moves into range and clinches up with Coppfield.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coppfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coppfield tries to break free but Cross pushes him back against the cage.
Coppfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coppfield tries to circle away but Cross has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Coppfield tries to stall but Cross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cross can't get the takedown.
Coppfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coppfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cross just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cross lands with a short shot to the head.
Coppfield taking a breather.
Cross controlling the action here for a moment.
Coppfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Coppfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've been informed that Cross has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cross wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Cross.
Coppfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coppfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cross smiles and moves away.
Coppfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coppfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Coppfield is trying to force a seperation but Cross has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Cross is trying to trip Coppfield. He has hold of a leg but Coppfield is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cross persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross wanted to stand there but Coppfield had control of the position. #SUB#
Cross is posturing up here but Coppfield has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cross tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cross has to tap! Slick submission there by Coppfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Coppfield!

Event: QFC Tournament 878 Round 1
Date: Sep 30, 2018

#R1#
Fields wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cross dives in for a single leg takedown but Fields sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cross leaves Fields with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fields shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cross defends it nicely.
Fields on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cross slaps away a takedown attempt from Fields, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields fails to pull guard.
Fields avoids a wild elbow strike from Cross.
Cross lands a left hand.
Fields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cross to keep the fight standing.
Cross is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fields gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Cross is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fields has Cross pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cross manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fields backwards.
Cross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cross presses Fields against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cross goes for a takedown attempt but Fields pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fields lands a body shot.
Fields shoots and misses #CL2#
and Cross counters by clinching up.
Fields throws a head punch that misses.
Fields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cross pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cross tries to clinch but Fields moves out of range.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Cross clinches up with Fields and pushes him back against the cage.
Fields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cross smiles and moves away. #T2#
Cross tries to clinch but Fields moves out of range. #TD2#
Cross scores with a takedown into Fields's guard.#ES#
Fields pushes Cross off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Fields tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cross is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Cross on the inside.
Fields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Fields pulls guard effortlessly.
Cross must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cross is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Fields is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cross is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Cross is looking to stand up but Fields won't let him. #SUB#
Fields has his foot on Cross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cross works his way back into a safe position though.
Fields lands a good elbow from the bottom.#SUB#
Fields is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cross showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fields wants to sweep here but Cross controlling him for the moment.
Fields manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cross manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Cross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fields stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
Cross trying to control the position.
Fields working some strikes from top position.
Fields advances position into side control!
Fields is chipping away with strikes.
Fields works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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 Chris Fields will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fields fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Cross clinches up with Fields and pushes him back against the cage.
Fields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cross is defending well.
Fields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cross is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fields blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fields is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fields jumps guard but Cross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Cross - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cross prevents it.
Cross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fields avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cross tries to stall but Fields uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fields lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Fields drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fields backwards.
Cross scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Fields pulls guard effortlessly.
Fields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chris Fields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fields is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cross defends well.#SUB#
Fields looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Fields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fields trying to control the position. #T2#
Cross wanted to stand there but Fields had control of the position.
Fields 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 trying to control but Fields is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fields looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Fields looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fields on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fields tries to get out of the position.
Fields throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cross wants to clinch.
Cross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fields shoots in but Cross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from Fields. Those never looked like landing.
Chris Fields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Fields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fields fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Cross closes the distance and pushes Fields back into the cage.
Fields tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fields wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cross to keep the fight standing.
Fields fails to pull guard.
Cross has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fields after a bit of a struggle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cross.
Cross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fields avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fields gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cross tries to clinch up but Fields circles away and keeps his distance.
Cross wants to clinch.
Cross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Cross has closed the distance and engaged Fields in a clinch.
Fields tries for a takedown but Cross manages to get underhooks.
Fields is trying to pull guard but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Fields goes for a takedown attempt but Cross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cross drives through and clinches with Fields against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Cross.
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fields tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cross just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Cross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cross smiles and moves away.
Cross scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fields doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fields misses with a takedown attempt - Cross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Cross clinches.
Fields tries to pull guard but Cross won't allow it.
Fields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cross is defending well.
Cross stalls. #TD#
Fields pulls guard effortlessly.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Fields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fields's guard.#T2#
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Fields.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross wants to stand but Fields is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES#
Fields manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fields goes for a takedown attempt but Cross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fields, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cross.
Fields prevents a body shot from Cross.
Fields 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. Fields gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
A big left from Fields misses.
Fields ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Cross shoots in and drives through. Fields sprawls well.#CL2#
Cross instigates a clinch.
Fields fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fields tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cross just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cross.
Fields is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cross is keeping busy.
Cross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fields walks away with a smile on his face. Cross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fields changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cross tries to avoid it but Fields manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cross to the ground. Cross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fields paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fields shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
Cross displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fields up against the cage.
Green Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fields is trying to pull guard but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Fields is trying to pull guard but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Cross lands with a light punch inside.
Fields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cross smiles and moves away.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fields swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fields changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fields circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Fields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Fields pushes him off.
Cross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fields.
Fields keeps the fight on the outside.
Chris Fields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fields throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Green Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cross 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Green Cross!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Green Cross!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Green Cross!

Green Cross wins by unanimous decision!

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