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Event:
CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Stern throws a lazy head kick
and Kross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kross misses the jab.
Stern throws out a counter right but Kross avoids it with no problem.
Stern thows a leg kick but Kross checks it
and Kross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stern misses with a hook. Kross ducked under it nicely.
As Stern looks to move away, Kross throws a big counter combo but Stern just gets out of the way.
Stern feints and then cracks Kross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kross down.
Nice uppercut lands for Kross. That snapped Stern's head back.
Stern throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern lands a leg kick that knocks Kross off balance momentarily.
A head kick by Stern misses
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kross blocks a jab.#KD#
Kross lands a big right hand that sends Stern crashing to the mat! Kross stays standing though and waves Stern back to his feet!#ROC#Stern is rocked!
Stern looks to land a right hand but Kross moved out of range.#T1#
Stern misses with a kick to the body
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
Stern is still on wobbly legs! Can Kross finish him?
Stern throws a push kick but Kross slaps the foot to one side.
Stern seems to have recovered his senses.
A low kick from Stern is predictable there #KD#
and Kross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stern! Kross lets Stern back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stern.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Kross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern fails with the takedown
and Kross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern slips a jab from Kross.
Stern throws a sloppy body shot
and Kross counters with a straight right hand.
Kross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stern.#T2#
Stern throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kross checks a low kick from Stern.
Stern cracks Kross with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stern with a nice calf kick.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick from Kross.
Kross avoids the body shot from Stern.
A head kick by Stern misses
and Kross counters with a straight right hand.
Stern misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Kross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stern! Kross lets Stern back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Stern with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kross counters with a body kick that stops Stern in his tracks momentarily.
Kross checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Stern misses
and Kross counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kross closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Stern! Kross dives in looking to finish! Stern is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kullo Kross!
Kullo Kross is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Kullo Kross thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
APEX 7
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Hanson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kross lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanson ducks under a wild hook from Kross.
Hanson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hanson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hanson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kullo Kross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kross lands a front kick.
Hanson slips under a jab from Kross.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hanson goes for a double leg but Kross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kross continues to drive forward.
Kullo Kross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hanson.#T1#
Kross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kross wants it to stay on the feet.
Kross is looking to counter punch.
Kross misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Hanson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hanson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kross.
Hanson is working for takedown but Kross is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kross landing knees to the head.
Kross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hanson can't get the takedown.
Kross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Hanson is rocked!
Hanson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kross finish him?
A shot in the inside from Kross.
Kross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kross scores a nice knee to the body.
Hanson looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Kross is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hanson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kross to the mat. Kross regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Kross 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.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Kross is keeping the position.
Kross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanson on the ground.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.
Hanson seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kross keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kross is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##SUB2#
Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kross can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hanson with the ground and pound but Kross regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Hanson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4##SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a kimura but Kross is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanson to get the leverage.
Kross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanson working Kross over with strikes.
Kross tries to get to full guard but Hanson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kross is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanson is working for a kimura but Kross is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kullo Kross dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hanson clinches up with Kross and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kross just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hanson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanson or not.
Kross lands a shoulder strike.
Hanson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kullo Kross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hanson.
Kross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hansons head.
Kross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanson looking for a takedown. #T1#
A hook to the body from Kross.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kross.
Kross putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hanson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kullo Kross has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kross unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hanson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kross landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Kross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Kross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanson can do to turn this around?
Kross lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kross obliges.
Kross unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kross obliges.
Kross using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kross works on Hanson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Kross.
Hanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kross smiles and moves away.
Kross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kross digs a good hook to Hanson's body.
#T2#
Hanson avoids the head kick by Kross.
Kross lands a nice looking body shot.
Kross cracks Hanson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hanson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kross pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hanson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kullo Kross!
A victorious Kullo Kross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 190: Wilder vs Lancaster
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Serra missing with a left hand there. Kross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Kross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Kross lands a left and a right that send Serra crashing to the mat, dazed. Kross thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Serra is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Serra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serra is still on wobbly legs! Can Kross finish him?
Kross looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Serra! But no joy.
Serra misses with a hook
and Kross counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Serra out cold! What a finish! Kross is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kullo Kross!
After winning the bout, Kullo Kross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RISE 181
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Ascheulov darts in trying to clinch
and Kross counters with a nice body kick.
Kross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ascheulov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ascheulov throws a combination that misses
and Kross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ascheulov.
Ascheulov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kross throws the left hand but Ascheulov avoids the punch easily.
Ascheulov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ascheulov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ascheulov moves out of range of the body kick from Kross.
A little feinted left hand from Ascheulov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ascheulov missing with a left hand there. Kross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kross throws a jab when Ascheulov was well out of range.
Ascheulov walks into a left hand. #T1#
Ascheulov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ascheulov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ascheulov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kross was well out of range. Poor timing from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov blocks a head kick by Kross.
Ascheulov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ascheulov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ascheulov throws a hook to the side of Kross's head but Kross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ascheulov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kross throws a lazy uppercut
and Ascheulov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ascheulov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Kross misses.
Ascheulov is looking to counter punch.
Ascheulov avoids the body shot from Kross.
#T2#
Some wild striking there from Kross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kross takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ascheulov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ascheulov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ascheulov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kross scores with a punch to the head.
Ascheulov misses with a left hand
and Kross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kross misses the jab.
Ascheulov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ascheulov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kross's head.
Good shot there by Ascheulov.
Kross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Ascheulov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kross blocks a jab.
Kross swinging wildly here.
Kross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ascheulov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kross moves out of range of the strikes.
Ascheulov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ascheulov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kross under the eye.
Kross missing with a left hand there. Ascheulov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ascheulov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kross needs to keep his hands up - Ascheulov had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
A head kick misses from Kross.
Kross looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ascheulov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kross manages to avoid it.
Ascheulov throws a big shot that misses.
Ascheulov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Kross.
Kross ducks under a wild hook from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov misses with a looping right.
Kross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Ascheulov moves into range and clinches up with Kross.
Ascheulov trying to stall but Kross improves his position.
Ascheulov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krosss head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kross.
Ascheulov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pavel Ascheulov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kross dodges the punch combination from Ascheulov.
Pavel Ascheulov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kross scores with a sloppy right hand. Ascheulov should have avoided that one.
Kross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ascheulov.
Kross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ascheulov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Ascheulov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Kross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ascheulov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ascheulov throws an off balance right hand
and Kross counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Ascheulov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kross, pushing him back against the cage.
Kross blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kross.
I was talking to Ascheulov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1##BC2#
Kross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ascheulov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kross was well out of range. Poor timing from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kross counters with a nice uppercut.
Kross takes a swing at Ascheulov's ribcage but misses.
Ascheulov misses with a right hand
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
Ascheulov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kross throws a body kick that misses
and Ascheulov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kross swinging wildly here.
Ascheulov ducks under a wild hook from Kross.
Ascheulov is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Ascheulov closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kross manages to break the clinch.
Ascheulov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ascheulov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kross swats away the attempt to clinch by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov throws a good cross that connects.
Kross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ascheulov.
A big right from Ascheulov misses.
Kross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ascheulov throws a combination that misses
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
Ascheulov cracks a nice hook into Kross's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kross.
Ascheulov throws a series of punches but Kross avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Ascheulov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kross was well out of range. Poor timing from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ascheulov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ascheulov misses with a hook
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
Ascheulov throws the left hand but Kross avoids the punch easily.
Ascheulov is looking to clinch.
Ascheulov misses with a hook
and Kross counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Ascheulov does no damage.
Ascheulov throws an off balance right hand
and Kross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Ascheulov is rocked!
Kross misses with a hook
and Ascheulov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ascheulov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kross is just out of range.
Kross cracks Ascheulov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ascheulov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kross pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ascheulov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kullo Kross!
Kullo Kross seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE 173
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Serra lands a two punch combo.
Serra lunges at Kross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kross's hand.
Serra thuds his right hand into Kross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Serra throws a looping overhand right but Kross ducks down to avoid it.
Serra swings widly with a right hand
and Kross counters with a nice uppercut.
Kross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Serra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serra misses with a lunging right hand
and Kross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
A head kick misses from Kross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kross slips under a jab from Serra.
Kross looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Serra throws an off balance right hand
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
Kross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Serra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kross fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Serra to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Serra looks to clinch but Kross throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Serra taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kullo Kross!
Kullo Kross thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kross lands with a right hand.
Kross bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
Kullo Kross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kross drops James with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but James looks back up at him and smiles so Kross waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#James is rocked!
Kross is stalking James. James circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kross, and it's lights out! James really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kullo Kross!
A victorious Kullo Kross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Mann throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mann tries to clinch there but Kross circles away.
King Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mann looks to clinch
and Kross counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like King Mann has been cut.
Kross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kross throwing a counter right hand but Mann manages to avoid it.
Mann moves in looking to clinch but Kross pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann looks to clinch
and Kross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kross displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kross is breathing heavily.
Kross keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann tries to clinch there but Kross circles away.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been told by Kross's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kross uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mann has time to react.
Mann throws a low kick but Kross avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Kross. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kross.
Mann tries to clinch up but Kross circles away and keeps his distance.
Kross throwing a counter right hand but Mann manages to avoid it.
Mann tries to clinch there but Kross circles away.
Kross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mann.
Despite the aggression on Mann's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mann tries to clinch but Kross is having none of it.
Mann tries to clinch
and Kross counters with an inside leg kick.
Kross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mann wants to clinch but Kross slips to the side
and Kross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mann closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Kross misses.
Mann moves in looking to clinch but Kross pushes him off.
Kross swats away the attempt to clinch by Mann.
Kross throwing a counter right hand but Mann manages to avoid it.#T3#
Mann tries to clinch up.
Mann wants to clinch but Kross slips to the side
and Kross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mann is looking to clinch.
Kross quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mann tries to clinch there but Kross circles away.
Kross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kross swats away the attempt to clinch by Mann.
Kross scores with a punch to the head.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mann closes the distance but Kross moves to the side
and Kross makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Mann doesn't manage to clinch there - Kross circles away.
Mann tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Kross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann tries to clinch up.
Mann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kross circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kullo Kross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Mann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mann tries to clinch up but Kross circles away and keeps his distance.
Mann is looking to clinch but Kross is avoiding it.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Kross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kross is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kross swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kross circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kross counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mann thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mann closes the distance but Kross moves to the side
and Kross counters with a nice body shot.
Mann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mann falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
Kross explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kross jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mann tries to clinch
and Kross counters with a straight right hand.
Mann misses with a leg kick
and Kross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Mann throws a low kick but Kross moves out of range easily.
Kross misses with a straight left.
Mann looks to land a body kick but Kross moved away.
Kross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kross circles away from the clinch attempt.
King Mann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch but Kross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Kross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mann wants to clinch
and Kross counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mann's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Mann instigates a clinch. #T3#
Mann just leaning against Kross, taking a breather. #BC#
Kross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mann darts in trying to clinch
and Kross counters with a straight right hand.
Kross keeps the fight on the outside.
Kross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around?
Mann moves in looking to clinch but Kross pushes him off.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kross swats away the attempt to clinch by Mann.#T4#
Mann tries to clinch up.
Kross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mann doesn't manage to clinch there - Kross circles away.
Kross lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kross.
Mann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mann moves in looking to clinch but Kross pushes him off.
Kross is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kullo Kross is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kullo Kross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on King Mann's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mann throws a leg kick which misses Kross's front leg but catches the back leg as Kross tries to avoid it.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kross is looking to counter punch.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mann tries to clinch but Kross moves away
and Kross counters with a nice uppercut.
Kross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Mann backs away, Kross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann tries to clinch up
and Mann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mann tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch but Kross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mann wants to clinch.
Mann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mann is looking to clinch but Kross is avoiding it.
Kross is looking to counter punch.
Mann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kross circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Mann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mann tries to clinch but Kross moves out of range.
Kross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kross swats away the attempt to clinch by Mann.
Mann moves in looking to clinch but Kross pushes him off.
Mann darts in trying to clinch
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Mann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kross throwing a counter right hand but Mann manages to avoid it.
Mann tries to clinch there but Kross circles away.
Mann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kross quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It appears Kross was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Mann pushes Kross up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Mann tries to clinch there but Kross circles away.
Mann misses with a looping right.
Mann tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kross counters with a stiff right hand.
Mann tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kross counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mann fails to land with a series of punches.
Mann tries to clinch but Kross moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann misses with the body kick
and Kross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kullo Kross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kross, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kullo Kross!
During a confident post fight interview, Kullo Kross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Jihadov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salim Jihadov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jihadov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jihadov throws a right and a left that Kross avoids nicely.
Jihadov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jihadov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Kross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jihadov! Kross lets Jihadov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Jihadov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jihadov bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Kross comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Jihadov falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Jihadov was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kullo Kross!
A relieved looking Kullo Kross thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R4
Date: Feb 23, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick from Kross lands but James takes it in his stride.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kross thumps James with a low kick.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kross tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kross there.
Good standup being displayed there by Kross as he connects with a hook.
Kross jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kross lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.#T1#
Kross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kross connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
Kross feints a jab and as James dips his head, Kross unleashes a brutal head kick that catches James right on the jaw! Timbeeer! James falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kross smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kullo Kross!
An out of breath Kullo Kross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RISE 3: Lemieux v Kraag
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Veinte drives through and clinches with Diecisocho against the cage.
#TD#
Diecisocho lands a takedown into guard.
Veinte has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Diecisocho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Veinte throws an elbow that misses.
Diecisocho prevents a body shot from Veinte. #BC2#
Veinte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diecisocho throws a looping overhand right but Veinte ducks down to avoid it.
Diecisocho misses the shot to the body.
Veinte tries to clinch there but Diecisocho circles away.
Diecisocho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diecisocho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Veinte shoots in looking for a takedown but Diecisocho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Veinte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veinte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Diecisocho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Veinte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Veinte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##TD#
Diecisocho drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Veinte wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diecisocho is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veinte is trying to maintain the position but Diecisocho is very close to passing his half guard.
Veinte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diecisocho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Veinte trying to control but Diecisocho postures up.
#SU#
Diecisocho decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Veinte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diecisocho shoots in for a takedown but Veinte shows good takedown defense.
Veinte shoots in but no luck this time.
Testo Diecisocho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Testo Veinte.
Veinte tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diecisocho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Veinte somewhat.
Diecisocho tries to counter by clinching up but Veinte breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Veinte scores with a takedown into Diecisocho's guard.
Veinte postures up.
#SU2#
Veinte gets to his feet - Diecisocho follows without any prompting.
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 Testo Diecisocho.
I think Diecisocho 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Testo Diecisocho! |
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