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Event:
GC 369 Kaupens vs Karuso
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cross has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chambers is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chambers misses with a few strikes there.
Cross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cross misses with a left hand
and Chambers counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Chambers closes the distance and pushes Cross back into the cage.
Cross tries a body shot but Chambers blocks it.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross avoids a wild elbow strike from Chambers.
Chambers is working for takedown but Cross is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. Chambers 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.
Chambers looks to land a combination. Cross sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross is looking to clinch.
Chambers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Chambers moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Cross tries to keep at a distance but Chambers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross misses with a body punch.
Cross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Cross won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice body punch from Cross - that landed with a thud.
Cross misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Cross throws a head punch that misses.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Chambers.
Chambers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chambers blocking some punches.
Chambers is trying to maintain a safe position but Cross gets an underhook and turns Chambers into the cage.#BC2#
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross missing with a left hand there. Chambers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cross listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chambers moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Chambers circles away.
Chambers shoots for a double leg takedown but Cross sprawls well. He's pushed Chambers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cross wants to counter with a clinch but Chambers pushes him away.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chambers moves away.
Chambers throws a head kick but Cross moves out of range.
Cross moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Chambers shoots in looking for a takedown but Cross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chambers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chambers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chambers.
Chambers just misses with a punch to the body.
Chambers fails to land the takedown.
Cross throws a counter combo.
A jab from Cross misses.
Cross misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
Chambers slips under a jab from Cross.
Chambers moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Chambers throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily. #CL#
Chambers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. Chambers 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.
Nice straight punches there by Cross. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cross.
Cross wants to clinch up but Chambers keeps it at a distance.
Chambers moves away from the strike by Cross. #T3#
Chambers staying out of range there.
Chambers shoots in and drives through. Cross sprawls well.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jeremy Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cross closes the distance and pushes Chambers back into the cage.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cross fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cross misses with a body shot.
Chambers tries to clinch there but Cross circles away.
Cross takes a swing at Chambers's ribcage but misses.
Cross misses with a looping left.
Cross throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Chambers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross misses with some punches.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross stops a takedown attempt from Chambers.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
Cross throws a head punch that misses.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Chambers.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Cross manages to get underhooks.
#T4#
Chambers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chambers blocking some punches.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cross fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chambers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross tries to work over Chambers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chambers.
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chambers blocking some punches.
Chambers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cross misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but Cross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chambers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chambers moves away from the strike by Cross.
Franklin Chambers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chambers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Cross 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Cross misses. #CL2#
Cross clinches up with Chambers and pushes him back against the cage.
Chambers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left hand lands to the body for Cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Cross won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers stalling against the cage.
Chambers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chambers taking a breather. #T1#
Cross lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chambers.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross lands an uppercut.
Cross misses with the head strike.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. Chambers 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.
Cross checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Cross has Chambers up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cross.
Cross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cross misses with a body punch.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chambers is trying to stall.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Chambers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cross.
Cross lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Chambers controls the action.
Cross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Chambers wants to get back to striking at distance but Cross won't allow it.
Chambers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross working aggressively here.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chambers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chambers wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chambers.
Chambers looking to slow down the pace here.
Jeremy Cross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cross lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chambers.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Cross.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Chambers blocks an uppercut.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Chambers.
Cross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chambers jumps guard but Cross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chambers's elbow.
Cross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Cross lands a hook that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Chambers controls the action.
Chambers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
Cross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross.
Cross working aggressively here.
Chambers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land. #T4#
Cross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross being controlled against the cage.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross working aggressively here.
Cross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chambers pushes Cross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Cross holds him up against the cage and eventually Chambers drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Jeremy Cross seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cross fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chambers avoids the body shot from Cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Cross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cross working aggressively here.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Chambers controls his hands.
Chambers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross tries a body shot but Chambers blocks it.
Cross lands a shot to the body.
Cross misses with some punches.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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.
Cross misses with some punches.
Chambers blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Chambers pulls guard.
Cross slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chambers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Cross won't allow Chambers to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Cross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chambers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cross has managed to get both his arms back between Chambers's legs - danger averted.
Chambers controls Cross momentarily but Cross frees himself.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
Chambers wants to stand and escape but Cross is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chambers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chambers 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.
Chambers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cross finds it's way round the side to connect with Chambers's head.
Cross tries to clinch but Chambers moves out of range.
Cross misses with a straight right.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chambers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chambers lands a jab to Cross's midsection.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Chambers.
Cross might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cross lands with a cross.
Cross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chambers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cross takes a swing at Chambers's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Cross darts in and clinches Chambers up against the cage.#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chambers blocking some punches.
#TD#
Chambers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cross uses from the top position.
Chambers pulls Cross in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Chambers 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chambers has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cross has passed into side control.
Chambers is trying to improve his position.
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chambers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cross controlling the position. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Chambers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chambers wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Chambers is not content to let Cross control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chambers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GC 366 Antilles vs Slinger
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Chambers shoots in and bounces Silva off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chambers is aware though and is defending well.
Chambers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Silva working for submissions but it's allowed Chambers to get to half guard.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Chambers is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Chambers controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Chambers has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Silva defend it? Chambers steps over the head and cranks it - Silva is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chambers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franklin Chambers! |
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