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Event:
Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Cross shoots in for a double leg but Jupiter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jupiter misses with a takedown attempt - Cross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jupiter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cross as he avoids it easily.
Cross drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jupiter sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Jupiter closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Jupiter manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Jupiter has managed to clinch.
Jupiter is working for takedown but Cross is calmly controlling the position for now.
Horace Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Jupiter.
Jupiter being controlled against the cage.
Cross is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jupiter is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cross gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jupiter.
#T1#
Cross wants to take the fight to the mat but Jupiter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Jupiter gets control of Cross's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jupiter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jupiter looking for a sweep. Not yet Jupiter, not yet.
Jupiter working a defensive guard but Cross manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've been hearing good reports from Cross's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jupiter has one of Cross's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Cross is trying to get an arm triangle but Jupiter is defending well.
Jupiter prevents Cross from moving into mount. #T2#
Cross controlling the position from side mount.
Cross wants to control but Jupiter is keeping him busy.
Cross scores with punches from side control.
Cross controlling the position from side mount.
Cross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jupiter keeps working. #T3#
Jupiter is looking to reverse the position.
Jupiter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cross's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jupiter wants to control but Cross is keeping busy.
Cross controlling the action here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jupiter trying to control from the bottom.
Cross wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jupiter throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily.
Jupiter doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Cross counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cross.
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Jupiter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cross's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cross drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jupiter dives on top into guard.#REVB#
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 Horace Cross 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#
A head kick misses from Jupiter.
Cross throws a counter high kick but Jupiter was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cross throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Jupiter moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jupiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Cross shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Cross is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cross is keen to just control but Jupiter is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jupiter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cross scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Cross is thwarting Jupiter's attempts to control the position.
Jupiter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cross performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cross trying to control the action but Jupiter is working from the bottom.
Jupiter is trying to maintain the position but Cross is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Cross is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cross not doing much here.
Jupiter pushes Cross off looking to stand but Cross dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cross lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Cross. No joy for Jupiter on that attempt.
Horace Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jupiter.
Cross swats away the attempt to clinch by Jupiter.#T3#
Cross shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Jupiter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cross!
Cross sneaks out the side door and pushes Jupiter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jupiter feints the counter takedown.
A lazy body kick from Cross #TD2#
and Jupiter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jupiter.
Cross wants to get back to his feet but Jupiter passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Horace Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cross gets full guard.#SUB#
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jupiter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jupiter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jupiter stays in close to Cross's body and controls the position.
Jupiter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Jupiter trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Jupiter landing some decent shots from guard. #SU2#
Jupiter stands up from Cross's guard - Jupiter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cross scores with a hook to the body. Jupiter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cross dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Jupiter gets caught napping as Cross dives in and scores a takedown. Jupiter manages to retain guard.
Jupiter wants to sweep but no luck.
Jupiter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jupiter trying to control from half guard but Cross is working away.
Cross wants to get back to full guard but Jupiter has mounted him!
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Jupiter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross is working to get back to half guard.
Jupiter lands a big shot there that rocks Cross but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jupiter tries to control but Cross wriggling away. #T1#
Cross tries to hold on but Jupiter postures up.
Jupiter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cross looks a forlorn figure.
Cross is squirming around, avoiding Jupiter's attempts to control the action.
Cross is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jupiter misses with a head shot.
Cross regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jupiter is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jupiter is looking to stall here but Cross recovers full guard.
Cross wants to stand and escape but Jupiter is having none of it. #SUB#
Cross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jupiter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jupiter is one step ahead there.
Jupiter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cross has Jupiter pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jupiter checks a leg kick.
Jupiter throws a counter combo.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A punch combination from Cross misses.
Jupiter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross.
Cross thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jupiter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cross.
Cross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jupiter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cross somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Cross shoots in and gets a takedown into Jupiter's guard.
Jupiter manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross shoots in looking for a takedown but Jupiter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cross's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Freddy Jupiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horace Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horace Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jupiter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Jupiter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cross has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Cross throws a body punch but Booker moves out of range. #TD#
Cross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cross controls the position.
Cross tries to move into full mount but can't pass Booker's legs.
Cross throws a strike aimed at the side of Booker's head but Booker avoids it well.
Cross working away.#SU#
Cross stands up. #TD#
Cross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cross is staying tight to Booker's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Cross connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Booker some visible discomfort.
Cross controlling from side mount.
Booker is looking for a sweep.
Booker prevents Cross from moving into mount.
Cross trying to control the action but Booker is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cross throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cross working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Booker tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Cross tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Cross tries for a kimura but Booker is defending well. #T3#
Cross takes a little break here. Booker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cross has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cross creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Cross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cross is chipping away with strikes.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Cross stands up.
Cross tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Booker defends well and Cross ends up having to push Booker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Booker is defending well for now.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Cross is trying to break free.#TD2#
Booker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cross has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Booker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cross is trying to force a seperation but Booker has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cross wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cross dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Booker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Booker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cross pushes Booker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Booker throws a right hand that Cross ducks under and follows up with a left that Cross also avoids with ease.
Booker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cross but Cross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Booker manages to circle out of the way.
Cross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Booker.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Booker enables Cross to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Booker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross stays in close to Booker's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Cross stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cross fails to land the takedown.
Booker shoots in but Cross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cross half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Booker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cross. #CL2#
Booker forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Booker avoiding damage.
#TD#
Cross has picked Booker up - he's going for a ride! Cross dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Booker is refusing to be controlled, as Cross sits in half guard.
Booker is trying to control but can't.
Booker manages to get to full guard.
Cross works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##ES2#
Booker has one foot on Cross's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Cross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Cross decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cross misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Booker drives through and clinches with Cross against the cage.
#TD2#
Booker jumps guard.
Cross content to stall in guard here.
Cross wants to pass the guard but Booker is keeping the position.#T4#
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.
Booker wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Cross's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Booker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Booker keeping full guard, as Cross tries to pass.
Cross sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Horace Cross will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Booker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cross quickly recovers to half guard.
Cross regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cross looking to control.
Booker preventing the sweep.
Booker wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Booker stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross is pulling down on Booker's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Booker won't allow Cross to sweep him here. #T1#
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Booker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cross.
Cross misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Booker stuffs the takedown attempt from Cross. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horace Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Booker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cross is trying to defend but Booker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cross preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Cross trying to hold on to Booker's head to control him but Booker postures up.
Well, if Booker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Booker is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Booker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cross sees it coming and defends easily.
Horace Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Cross wants to control the action here but instead Booker manages to pass to full mount!
Cross slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cross wants to control but Booker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cross is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Booker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Booker's back!
Cross has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Booker's body.
#SUB#
Booker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cross. #T4#
Cross lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Booker hold on?!
Cross avoiding Booker 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Cross is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Booker tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Booker right now.
Danny Booker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horace Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Booker tries to escape the position.
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 Horace Cross.
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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Cross! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Cross gets a takedown into half guard.
Dante is looking to control Cross's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dante avoid being mounted?
Cross is taking a breather. Dante says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dante trying to control here.
Cross sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Cross lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cross works his way into side control.
Dante is trying to control Cross's posture but Cross avoids it.
Dante is letting Cross control him for a moment.
Cross's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cross seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dante for as long as he can get away with.
Dante struggling a bit here.#ES2#
Dante throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dante fails with the takedown#TD#
and Cross counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cross. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cross controlling from the top position.
Cross stops Dante from standing up.
Cross sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cross continues to stall.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Cross stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dante keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Dante wants to counter the offense by Cross and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Dante instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Dante manages to break the clinch.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dante looks for a takedown but Cross sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dante.
Horace Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Dante.
Dante connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cross dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Cross closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dante is trying to escape back to his feet but Cross uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cross is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dante will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cross lands some shots froms side control.
Dante sneaks back into half guard.
Horace Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dante trying to hold on to Cross's head to control him but Cross postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dante wants to improve his position but Cross is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cross with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cross is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Dante pushes Cross off and gets back to his feet.
Cross dodges the punch combination from Dante.
Cross is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Cross looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dante is looking to get back to is feet but Cross passes into side control.
#T2#
Check out the look on Cross's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Cross is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dante knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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!#SU#
Cross stands up and beckons Dante to his feet.
Dante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cross closes the distance and clinches up with Dante, looking for a takedown. Cross pushes Dante against the cage but Dante circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horace Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Cross is looking to clinch but Dante is avoiding it.
Dante is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Dante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Dante fails to pull guard.
Cross looking for a takedown.
Cross fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horace Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Dante.
Dante drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cross has had enough of the clinch but Dante keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Dante'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. Dante manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dante lands a high kick!
#T4##TD#
Cross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cross is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dante is trying to keep Cross in close.
Cross stays in close to Dante's body and controls the position.
Cross chips away with some ground and pound.
Cross scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Cross decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felipe Dante will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dante throws the kick towards the body but Cross avoids it.
Dante shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Cross gets tackled into the cage by Dante. Dante maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Dante tightens his grip and picks Cross up, before dumping him to the ground. Cross manages to land in guard.
Cross scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Dante moves into the clinch.
Dante stalls.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Dante breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Cross closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Cross in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cross is staying tight to Dante's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Further stalling from Cross.
Cross has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Cross working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Dante's face as Cross controls the position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Cross is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Cross scoring with punches and elbows.
Dante holding on.#SUB#
Cross thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Dante is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Cross tries for a kimura but Dante is defending well.
Dante is trying to get back to his feet.
Dante is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cross is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dante is looking to get to half guard.
Cross controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Dante wants to control but Cross is having none of it.
Cross lands a couple of good shots and Dante has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dante is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dante is taking damage to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horace Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cross has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Cross! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
Horace Cross had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 188.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Felipe Dante was cancelled. |
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