Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Peters
and Cross counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Sol Peters has been cut.
Peters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross moves out of range of the body kick from Peters.
We've been informed that Cross has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cross with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peters looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Peters lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peters misses with a left hand
and Cross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Peters.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Peters moved out of range nicely.
It appears Peters was looking to counter with a kick there.
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!
Peters slips a jab from Cross.
A big right from Cross misses.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
Peters was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Peters throws an off balance right hand
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Cross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#Sol Peters's cut is getting worse.
Peters attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Cross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cross scores with a nice strike.
Crunch! Peters slams his shin into Cross's torso.
Peters scores with a sloppy right hand. Cross should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Peters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cross darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Sol Peters's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cross takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Cross misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peters moves out of range as Cross throws a body kick. #KD#
Peters lands a big uppercut and Cross crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cross looks OK. Peters waves Cross back to his feet!
Peters slips under a jab from Cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Peters!
Peters scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Peters looks for the body kick but Cross saw that one coming.
Cross misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Peters.
Cross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peters. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peters just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peters throws a big shot that misses.
Peters avoids a kick to the body.
Peters misses with a kick to the body.
Cross moves out of range as Peters throws a body kick.
Cross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cross.
Peters swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cross throws a low kick but Peters avoids it.
Peters misses with a straight right.
Peters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cross to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Peters misses with a left hand
and Cross counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peters thinking.
Cross slips under a jab.
Cross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cross slips a straight right by Peters.
Cross cracks a nice hook into Peters's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Peters misses the target.
Cross lands a glancing blow to the side of Peters's head.
Cross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peters in his tracks.
Cross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#Jeez, Sol Peters's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sol Peters's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeremy Cross!
A victorious Jeremy Cross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1047 Sitsongrit v Grimm
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Cross 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Darongo.
Darongo scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Cross has knocked Darongo down with a huge combo! Cross steps away and waves a wobbly Darongo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Ronan Darongo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darongo feints and then cracks Cross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cross down.
Darongo connects with a body shot.
Cross has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Darongo misses the shot to the body.
Darongo misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darongo thows a leg kick but Cross checks it #KD#
and Cross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Darongo! Cross lets Darongo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Darongo is rocked!
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Darongo gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Cross points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Darongo wakes up just in time to hear Cross thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
A very excited looking Jeremy Cross made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#1041 Hawk v Cross
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Fleximario staying out of range there.
Fleximario throws a leg kick but Cross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cross has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fleximario throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Cross misses.
Cross throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fleximario takes one to the side of the head.
Fleximario defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
Cross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fleximario. That did some damage!
Cross throws a series of punches but Fleximario moves out of range. #CL#
Cross tries to keep at a distance but Fleximario has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fleximario fails to land.
Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Fleximario uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Fleximario looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Fleximario.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.#T1#
Cross scores with a hook.
Fleximario slips a jab from Cross.
Fleximario walks into a stiff left hand from Cross.
Fleximario will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cross swings for the body but Fleximario moves out of range.
Fleximario walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fleximario moves away from the strike by Cross.
Jab by Cross.
Fleximario lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cross's sensitive parts.
Cross throws a body punch but Fleximario moves out of range.
A low kick from Cross is predictable there
and Fleximario counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cross walks into a straight right hand from Fleximario.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fleximario. #T2#
Fleximario keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Fleximario counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fleximario.
Fleximario bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Fleximario's shoulder, as Fleximario tries to avoid the shot.
Fleximario lunges at Cross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cross's hand.
Cross misses with a hook.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleximario.
Fleximario moves out of range of the strikes.
Fleximario throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleximario moves out of range as Cross strikes.#CL#
Fleximario clinches.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Fleximario controls the action.
Fleximario tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Fleximario digs a right hand into Cross's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cross's gas tank.
Cross blocking some punches.
Cross is working Fleximario over against the cage.#BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fleximario takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Cross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fleximario.
Cross lands an overhand right.
Cross with the inside leg kick.
Fleximario wants to clinch.
Cross misses with an uppercut. Fleximario saw that one coming.
Fleximario uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.#T4#
Fleximario lands a nice shot to the body.
Fleximario moves away from the strike by Cross.
Cross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fleximario.
Fleximario is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fleximario lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fleximario misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cross moves out of range of the strikes.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Fleximario moved out of range nicely.
Fleximario is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cross lands the left hand.
Fleximario showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cross.
Cross misses with an uppercut. Fleximario saw that one coming.
Fleximario moves out of range as Cross strikes.
And that is 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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fleximario is looking to score with low kicks.
Cross swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Fleximario counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fleximario.
Fleximario lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fleximario scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cross blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross throws an off balance right hand
and Fleximario counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Fleximario counters with a right hand to the body.
Fleximario scoring well with a low kick there.
Cross throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Fleximario counters by moving into the clinch.
Fleximario misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Fleximario.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleximario fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cross.#CL#
Cross gets tackled into the cage by Fleximario. Fleximario maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Fleximario ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Fleximario appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleximario. Fleximario obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Cross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fleximario doesn't seem phased though.
Cross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fleximario misses with a low kick as Cross jumps back.
You can see that Cross has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Fleximario fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross throws the kick towards the body but Fleximario avoids it.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Fleximario clinches up against the cage.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Fleximario controls his hands.
Fleximario lands a shot to the body.
Fleximario pushes Cross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fleximario misses with some punches.
Fleximario misses with a punch to the body.
Cross misses with some punches. #T2#
A short uppercut from Fleximario.
Good body shot from Fleximario.
Cross is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Fleximario as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Fleximario on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fleximario.
Fleximario misses with a punch to the body.
Fleximario lands a shoulder strike.
Fleximario lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Fleximario.
Fleximario lands a body shot.
Fleximario lands a shot to the body.
Fleximario lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Fleximario.
Fleximario scores with a shoulder strike.
Fleximario makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fleximario lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fleximario creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleximario.
Fleximario lands a hook that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleximario.#ROC#Cross is rocked!
Fleximario lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Fleximario can't find room to land a body shot as Cross controls the action.
Fleximario lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Fleximario scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fleximario tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fleximario pushes Cross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Fleximario.
Fleximario stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fleximario lands a left hand.
Cross is still on wobbly legs! Can Fleximario finish him?
Fleximario working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Fleximario.
A head punch on the inside from Fleximario fails to land.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross seems to have recovered his senses.
Fleximario goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Fleximario.
Fleximario tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
Fleximario throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleximario lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleximario.
Fleximario lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cross or not. #T4#
Fleximario lands a right hand.
Fleximario tries to work over Cross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleximario lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fleximario.
Fleximario working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Fleximario on the inside.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Fleximario controls the action.
Fleximario tries to work over Cross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleximario lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#KD#
Fleximario drops Cross onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cross is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hook to the body lands for Fleximario.
Fleximario lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fleximario.
Good body shot from Fleximario.
Fleximario gets through Cross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fleximario lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Fleximario mutters something to Cross before pushing him back against the cage. As Cross comes back towards him, Fleximario unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Cross clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hawk Fleximario!
Hawk Fleximario seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jeremy Cross spoke after the fight, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.

Event: Nfld live 57
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Rize throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cross misses with a hook.
Rize is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cross.
Rize checks a leg kick nicely.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Rize ducks down to avoid it.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Rize ducks down to avoid it.
Rize scores with a jab to the body.
Rize moves away from the strike by Cross.
Rize does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big right from Cross misses.
Rize let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize throws a leg kick but Cross checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Cross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rize has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cross blocks a low kick nicely.
Rize turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cross throws the left hand but Rize avoids the punch easily.
Rize lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cross's sensitive parts. #T1#
Nice cross by Rize.
Cross has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rize connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Cross does no damage.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Cross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rize.
Rize throws a leg kick which misses Cross's front leg but catches the back leg as Cross tries to avoid it.
Rize ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Rize releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rize connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Rize's head but Rize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rize lands a head shot.
Rize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cross at a distance.
Cross misses with a low kick.
Cross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rize.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rize pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Cross misses with a looping left.#T2#
Cross takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Rize finds it's way through Cross's defenses.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rize.
Cross throws a leg kick but Rize moved away.
Rize looks to land a left hand but Cross moved out of range nicely.
Rize lands a jab to Cross's midsection.
Rize uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cross has time to react.
Cross avoids the body shot from Rize.
Cross is looking to counter punch.
Cross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Rize finds it's way through Cross's defenses.
Rize punishes Cross's body with a nice straight punch.
Rize fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rize turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rize takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rize slips a straight right by Cross.
Cross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Rize swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Cross off balance momentarily.
A jab from Cross misses.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rize connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rize uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Cross looks to land a right hand but Rize moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Rize.
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Rize lands with a good body shot.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cross.#KD#
Cross lands a big right hand that sends Rize crashing to the mat! Cross stays standing though and waves Rize back to his feet!#ROC#Rize is rocked!
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Rize is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him?
Cross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rize seems to have recovered his senses.
A low kick from Cross misses
and Rize counters with an outside leg kick.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cross checks it well.
A big left from Cross misses.
Rize appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rize misses with a hook to the body
and Cross counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Rize throws a right and a left that Cross avoids nicely.
Rize checks a low kick from Cross.
Rize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.
A low kick from Rize is predictable there
and Cross counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Rize misses.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. Rize moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Cross feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rize sprawling to the canvas! Rize rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cross finish him?!
Cross fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rize square on the jaw! Damn, Rize is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Jeremy Cross, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld live 55
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Cross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cross thinking.
Cross throws a wild body kick that Salajudin Ii sees coming a mile off.
We've been informed that Cross has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Salajudin Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
Salajudin Ii misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Salajudin Ii blocks the low kick.
Cross misses with a head kick.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Salajudin Ii moved out of range nicely.
Cross throws a jab when Salajudin Ii was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross misses with a hook
and Salajudin Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cross misses with a lunging right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross misses with a leg kick
and Salajudin Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cross throws a poor cross that misses
and Salajudin Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Cross does it's job there.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salajudin Ii blocks a jab.
Salajudin Ii moves away from the strike by Cross.
Cross misses with a wild body shot.
Salajudin Ii is looking to counter punch.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii misses with a body shot
letting Cross counter with a right hand.
Salajudin Ii scores with a nice strike.
Cross misses with a lunging right hand
and Salajudin Ii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cross gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Salajudin Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross misses the jab.
Cross swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salajudin Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cross throws the left hand but Salajudin Ii avoids the punch easily.
Salajudin Ii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Salajudin Ii misses the target.
Cross misses with an uppercut
letting Salajudin Ii counter with a right hand.
Salajudin Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Cross cracks Salajudin Ii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salajudin Ii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Jeremy Cross's cut even more.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Cross tests Salajudin Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cross misses with a hook. Salajudin Ii ducked under it nicely.
Salajudin Ii misses with a body punch
and Cross counters with a stiff right hand.
Cross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salajudin Ii. Salajudin Ii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cross is looking to slow Salajudin Ii down with leg kicks.
Salajudin Ii looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cross lands a right hand from hell, dropping Salajudin Ii. Cross pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross is the new heavyweight champion!
Jeremy Cross seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld live 53
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Cross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cross with a nice cross.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Cross.
Cross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Cross misses
and Salajudin Ii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cross scores with a jab. Salajudin Ii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salajudin Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross misses with a lunging right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross throws a hook but Salajudin Ii blocks it.#T1#
Salajudin Ii defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
Salajudin Ii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cross stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cross connects with a body shot that sends Salajudin Ii's belly button to the back.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salajudin Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Salajudin Ii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salajudin Ii.#CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross misses with a left hand
letting Salajudin Ii counter with a right hand.
Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
And Salajudin Ii tries to counter it with a takedown but Cross pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cross swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Salajudin Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Cross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salajudin Ii controls the pace.
Salajudin Ii postures up.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salajudin Ii is one step ahead there.
Salajudin Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Salajudin Ii postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salajudin Ii slips under a jab.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cross misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salajudin Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Cross misses with a lunging right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salajudin Ii moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Salajudin Ii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Some wild striking there from Cross. #T4#
Salajudin Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.
Salajudin Ii defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
Salajudin Ii moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Cross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salajudin Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cross scrambles back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii lands a jab to Cross's midsection.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Salajudin Ii is out of range.
Salajudin Ii throws out a counter right but Cross avoids it with no problem.
Cross fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salajudin Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Cross misses.
Cross throws out a loose jab but Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Cross misses its intended target.
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 Jeremy Cross will probably get the nod.
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!#R2#
Nice shot lands for Cross.
Cross throws a sloppy body shot
and Salajudin Ii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cross misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Salajudin Ii misses.
Salajudin Ii misses the jab.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salajudin Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross misses with a left hand
enabling Salajudin Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross thows a leg kick but Salajudin Ii checks it
and Salajudin Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross lands the left hand.
Salajudin Ii slips a straight right by Cross.
Salajudin Ii misses with a straight right. #T1#
Salajudin Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Cross swings widly with a right hand
and Salajudin Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cross misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Salajudin Ii counters with a right hand that sends Cross tumbling to the canvas! Can Salajudin Ii finish him? He dives into Cross's guard looking to do just that!#ES#
Cross pushes Salajudin Ii off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross throws a hook to the side of Salajudin Ii's head but Salajudin Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salajudin Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cross throws a right hand that misses
and Salajudin Ii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Salajudin Ii to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Jeremy Cross's cut is getting worse.
Cross throws a body punch but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Salajudin Ii.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salajudin Ii staying out of range there.#T2#
Salajudin Ii lands a right hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Salajudin Ii cracks a nice hook into Cross's ribs.
Salajudin Ii cracks Cross with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Salajudin Ii drives through with a takedown into Cross's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Salajudin Ii passes Cross's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cross is controlling Salajudin Ii's trapped leg to prevent Salajudin Ii from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Salajudin Ii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Salajudin Ii trying to pass the guard but Cross defending well.
Cross is not content to let Salajudin Ii control the position.
Salajudin Ii trying to mount his opponent but Cross defends it.
Cross is not content to let Salajudin Ii control the position.
Cross pushes Salajudin Ii off looking to stand but Salajudin Ii dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cross keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Salajudin Ii wants to free his trapped foot but Cross is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salajudin Ii wants to take a breather but Cross is having none of it. #SUB2#
Salajudin Ii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Super Salajudin Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cross works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salajudin Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Super Salajudin Ii 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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Cross looks to throw the jab but Salajudin Ii is out of range.
It seemed like Salajudin Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salajudin Ii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cross throws an off balance right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
Cross throws a lazy right hand but Salajudin Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Cross misses.
Cross is looking to chop away at Salajudin Ii's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Salajudin Ii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cross trying to hold on to Salajudin Ii's head to control him but Salajudin Ii postures up. #SUB2#
Salajudin Ii has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cross defend it? Salajudin Ii steps over the head and cranks it - Cross is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Salajudin Ii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Super Salajudin Ii!
Super Salajudin Ii is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Super Salajudin Ii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jeremy Cross had this to say: 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.

Event: Nfld liive 51
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Cross misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Clay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cross avoids the head kick by Clay.
Clay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cross misses with a hook. Clay ducked under it nicely.
Cross misses with an uppercut
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Cross.
Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross checks a low kick from Clay.
Clay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
That kick from Cross tenderised Clay's leg. Clay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clay! But no joy.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Clay moved out of range nicely.
Cross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cross looks to land a right hand but Clay moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cross. That's going to slow Clay down.
Cross lands with a hook. Clay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cross slips a straight right by Clay.
No joy there for Clay, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Cross misses with an uppercut.
Cross sets himself, and Clay steps forward looking for the clinch! Cross avoids it this time.
Cross takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Crunch! Cross slams his shin into Clay's torso.#KD#
Cross lands a big right hand that sends Clay crashing to the mat! Cross stays standing though and waves Clay back to his feet!#ROC#Clay is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marcel Clay has been cut.
Cross drops Clay with a big left hand! Clay is injured, injured bad! Cross jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Jeremy Cross thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Salajudin Ii takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Super Salajudin Ii has been cut.
Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Salajudin Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salajudin Ii takes one to the chin there.
Cross looks to score with a jab to the body but Salajudin Ii is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Salajudin Ii misses the target.
Salajudin Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cross.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Salajudin Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cross misses with a hook. Salajudin Ii ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Cross.
Cross misses with an uppercut
and Salajudin Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salajudin Ii throws a good cross that connects.
Cross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Salajudin Ii.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salajudin Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Salajudin Ii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
A lazy left from Salajudin Ii finds it's target.
We've been informed that Cross has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cross throws a right hand that Salajudin Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Salajudin Ii also avoids with ease.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cross looks to land a right hand but Salajudin Ii moved out of range.
Salajudin Ii needs to keep his hands up - Cross had a free shot at his head there.
Cross looks to land a right hand but Salajudin Ii moved out of range.
Cross lands a nice shot that snaps Salajudin Ii's head back.
Cross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD2#
Cross lands a big uppercut and Salajudin Ii crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Salajudin Ii looks OK. Cross waves Salajudin Ii back to his feet!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Cross misses #TD#
and Salajudin Ii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Cross has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Salajudin Ii is on him like a limpet, forcing Cross back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Cross takes a shot to the head.
Salajudin Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salajudin Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Salajudin Ii controls his hands. #BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Salajudin Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salajudin Ii misses with a straight left.
Cross misses with a jab to the body
and Salajudin Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cross lands a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Salajudin Ii 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
A big left from Salajudin Ii misses.
Cross lands with a right hand.
Salajudin Ii works Cross's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Cross sends Salajudin Ii crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cross is motioning to the referee to let Salajudin Ii up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Salajudin Ii is rocked!
Cross finds Salajudin Ii's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Salajudin Ii flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Cross lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Salajudin Ii will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jeremy Cross thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld FN 48
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1#
Cross misses with a leg kick
and Rize counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Cross walks into a left hand.
Rize lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rize steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Rize tries to work over Cross's front leg with a kick but Cross checks it.
Rize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Cross has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rize is looking to slow Cross down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Rize finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross throws a lazy right hand but Rize sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
Cross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rize fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cross.
Cross checks a low kick from Rize.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cross avoids the body shot from Rize.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Cross misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Rize slips under a jab.
Rize scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rize ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Nice jab there from Rize.
Rize lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cross's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut lands for Rize. That snapped Cross's head back.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cross checks it well.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross fails to land with a series of punches.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rize.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rize throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cross. That's going to slow Rize down.
A left lands for Rize.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Rize misses with a hook
and Cross counters with a thumping low kick.
Rize checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Cross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rize scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cross tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rize chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Rize's head but Rize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cross lands a lovely overhand right.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cross scores with a body shot.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Rize's shoulder, as Rize tries to avoid the shot.
Cross misses with a body kick.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Cross loads up on a big right hand but Rize slips the punch.
Rize misses with a looping left.
Cross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rize misses with a head kick.
Rize steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.#T3#
Rize throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot.
Rize moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Rize connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rize catches Cross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rize takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Cross misses with a straight right.
Rize swings widly with a right hand
and Cross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Rize moved out of range nicely.
Rize does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Cross checks a leg kick nicely.
Cross misses with a left hand
and Rize counters with a straight right hand.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. Rize moves away and avoids it.
Cross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rize. Rize obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Cross misses its intended target. #T4#
Cross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rize.
A jab lands there for Rize.
A clash of legs there as Cross blocks the low kick.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Rize ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Rize. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Cross misses.
Rize is looking to counter punch.
Rize misses with an uppercut. Cross saw that one coming.
Cross flicks out a counter leg kick but Rize steps away.
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Rize scores with a shot to the body.
Rize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cross at a distance.
Cross moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Cross misses.
Rize misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
Cross is looking to slow Rize down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cross throws a hook to the side of Rize's head but Rize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rize scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cross doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Cross is predictable there
and Rize counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rize swings for the body but Cross moves out of range.
Rize slips under a jab.
Rize is looking to slow Cross down with leg kicks.
Rize scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Cross. That snapped Rize's head back.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Rize.
Nice jab there from Rize.
Rize with a hook.
You can see that Cross has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Rize lands with an overhand left.
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!
Rize uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rize thumps Cross with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Rize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize throws a leg kick
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Good work by Cross as he checks the leg kick.
Rize throws a leg kick which misses Cross's front leg but catches the back leg as Cross tries to avoid it.
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rize.
Rize lands with a nice body punch.
Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Rize counters with a low kick, right behind Cross 's knee.
Cross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rize finds it's way round the side to connect with Cross's head.
A nice leg kick from Rize, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rize dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cross. That did some damage!
Cross lands with a straight right. Rize didn't see that one coming.
Rize throws a leg kick
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross looks to score with a jab to the body but Rize is just out of range.
Cross tests Rize's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Rize is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cross counters with a big right hand! Oh Rize is in trouble here! Cross follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Cross!
After winning the bout, Jeremy Cross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld FN 47
Date: Sep 14, 2023

#R1#
Cross getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD2#
Cross sends Bleak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cross is motioning to the referee to let Bleak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice shot lands for Cross.#ROC2#Bleak is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross is stalking Bleak. Bleak circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Cross, and it's lights out! Bleak really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld FN 46
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cross.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cross misses with a straight right.
Cross keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been informed that Cross has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That kick from Cross tenderised Zurauskas's leg. Zurauskas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zurauskas misses with a left hand
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Zurauskas's shoulder, as Zurauskas tries to avoid the shot.
Cross throws an off balance right hand
and Zurauskas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zurauskas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Cross as he connects with a hook.
Cross swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zurauskas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zurauskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Cross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Zurauskas is rocked!
Cross is stalking Zurauskas. Zurauskas circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Cross, and it's lights out! Zurauskas really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 39
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Cross lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cross.
Cross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD#
Cross drops Leal with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Leal looks back up at him and smiles so Cross waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Leal is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nathan Leal has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross lands a jab to Leal's midsection.#KD#
Cross cracks Leal with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Leal looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cross finish him?
Leal is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him?
Cross knocks out Leal with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Cross before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Cross picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
An out of breath Jeremy Cross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld FN 43
Date: Jun 15, 2023

#R1#
Bleak dives in for a single leg takedown but Cross sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cross prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Bleak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bleak prevents Cross from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bleak - that landed with a thud.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bleak looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bleak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bleak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bleak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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.#BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cross won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross manages to get back to half guard.
Cross looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Cross is trying to get back to full guard.
Cross trying to hold on to Bleak's head to control him but Bleak postures up. #SUB#
Bleak seems to be looking for submissions.
Bleak is pressing down on Cross's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cross is holding on for now.
Cross is refusing to be controlled, as Bleak sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bleak is trying to control. Cross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cross is looking to control Bleak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cross avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bleak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cross throws a leg kick but Bleak checks it.
Cross lands with a kick to the ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Bleak there.#T3#
Bleak doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
Bleak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bleak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cross connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bleak scrambles back to his feet.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bleak.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cross misses the jab.
Bleak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Cross.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Bleak's head but Bleak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Cross manages to avoid it.
Cross misses with an uppercut
and Bleak counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Bleak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bleak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cross manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bleak has Cross in his guard.#REVB#
Cross controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Bleak 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.#SUB#
Bleak has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cross should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bleak has tightened it up now! Cross should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruno Bleak!
A relieved looking Bruno Bleak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Jeremy Cross stepped up to the mic, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.

Event: Nfld live 32
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Cross throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and McPherson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McPherson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McPherson throws a big right hand that misses.
Cross looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McPherson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cross works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McPherson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McPherson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPherson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cross wants to stand and escape but McPherson is having none of it.
McPherson throws an elbow that misses. Cross uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McPherson's guard. Nice move by Cross!#REVB#
Cross controlling from the top position.
McPherson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB#
McPherson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McPherson wants to hit a sweep here but Cross passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McPherson there!
Cross looking to control and managing it successfully.
McPherson is desperately trying to improve his position but Cross has a good base and remains in mount.
Cross controlling his opponent.
McPherson really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Cross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McPherson is looking to improve his position but Cross isn't that keen on the idea.
McPherson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McPherson wants to improve his position but Cross is controlling well.
McPherson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
McPherson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cross pulls his head out easily.
Cross is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McPherson wants to control but Cross is keeping busy. #T3#
Cross controlling the pace.
McPherson is looking to improve his position.
Cross controlling the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McPherson is trying to get back to full guard.
McPherson trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cross connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cross looks to land a left hand but McPherson moved out of range nicely.
Cross looks to throw the jab but McPherson is out of range.
McPherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cross throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Cross dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cross lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McPherson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cross jabs McPherson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McPherson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McPherson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cross.
Cross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
Cross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McPherson blocks a jab.
Cross misses with an uppercut.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cross sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws out a loose jab but McPherson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPherson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cross to score with a decent uppercut.
McPherson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cross lands a jab to McPherson's midsection.#T1#
Cross bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McPherson's head backwards.
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McPherson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Cross is quick to defend against it.
Cross looks to land a right hand but McPherson moved out of range.
Cross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McPherson momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cross.
Jeremy Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McPherson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cross. Cross obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Cross. Those never looked like landing.
McPherson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cross.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cross sprawls and moves away.
Cross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McPherson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.
McPherson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
McPherson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but McPherson ducks down to avoid it.
Cross with a hook.
McPherson slips a jab and a cross from Cross.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
McPherson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
Cross smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McPherson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
McPherson ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McPherson. #T3#
Cross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Cross catches McPherson right on the button with a cross.
A good leg kick by Cross.
Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross lands a lovely overhand right.
McPherson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Cross misses.
Cross scores with a body shot.
McPherson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McPherson slips a jab and a cross from Cross.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cross. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McPherson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Cross there.
Cross lands a head shot.
Cross misses the jab.
McPherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McPherson avoids the body shot from Cross.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Cross is quick to defend against it.
Cross looks to throw the jab but McPherson is out of range.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cross sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Cross does it's job there.
Cross lands with a good body shot.
Cross throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cross missing with a left hand there. McPherson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McPherson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McPherson there as he acknowledges the shot.
McPherson staying out of range there.
McPherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
And that is 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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McPherson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
McPherson attempts a counter takedown but Cross avoids it well and moves away.
Cross scores with a punch to the head.
McPherson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Cross is quick to defend against it.
Jeremy Cross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cross lands a slapping body shot.
Cross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McPherson.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cross lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McPherson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cross connects with a nice looking jab.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Cross is quick to defend against it.
Cross misses with a hook. McPherson ducked under it nicely.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Cross lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of McPherson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McPherson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McPherson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McPherson momentarily.
Cross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McPherson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McPherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cross loads up on a big right hand but McPherson slips the punch.
Cross throws a jab when McPherson was well out of range.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cross uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by Cross.
Crunch! Cross slams his shin into McPherson's torso.
Cross misses with a hook. McPherson ducked under it nicely. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross tests McPherson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Cross.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cross sprawls and moves away.
McPherson takes one to the side of the head.
Cross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McPherson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cross throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McPherson on the side of the head.
Cross throws a hook but McPherson avoids it easily.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by McPherson.
McPherson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cross throws out the jab.
Cross lands a nice leg kick that just misses McPherson's sensitive parts.
McPherson slips under a jab from Cross.#T3#
Cross misses with a hook. McPherson ducked under it nicely.
Cross lands a head shot.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cross cracks McPherson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cross looks to land a right hand but McPherson moved out of range.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cross throws a jab when McPherson was well out of range.
McPherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cross works McPherson's body with a nice hook.
Cross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by McPherson.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cross moves into range and connects with a jab.
McPherson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. McPherson moves away and avoids it.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cross sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Cross throws out a loose jab but McPherson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cross throws out a loose jab but McPherson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPherson feinted with a counter takedown.
McPherson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jeremy Cross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cross cracks McPherson with a good jab.
Cross throws out a loose jab but McPherson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cross sprawls and moves away.
Cross takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
McPherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McPherson takes one to the chin there.
Turd McPherson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross sizes up McPherson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cross has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: AKF 85
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Cross scores with a jab. Spanner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spanner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cross.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Spanner ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Cross has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Spanner wants to clinch but Cross slips to the side
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Spanner has Cross up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross misses with an uppercut. Spanner saw that one coming.
Spanner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Cross.
Spanner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spanner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spanner checks a leg kick.
Spanner ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spanner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Cross. That snapped Spanner's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spanner tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Spanner slips under a jab.#CL#
Spanner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the ropes.
Spanner gets through Cross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Spanner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Cross is trying to break free.
Spanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Spanner on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanner.
A body shot lands from Spanner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spanner.
Cross prevents a body shot from Spanner.
Cross avoiding damage as Spanner throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Spanner.
Spanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cross's elbow.
Spanner lands a right hand. #BC2#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spanner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cross counters with a nice uppercut.
Spanner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Spanner moves into range and clinches up with Cross.
Spanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spanner throws an elbow that misses.
Cross digs a right hand underneath Spanner's ribcage. Spanner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Spanner tries to work over Cross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spanner takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Spanner wants to clinch up but Cross keeps it at a distance.
Spanner is looking to clinch but Cross is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Cross.
Spanner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.
Spanner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spanner misses with a two punch combination.
Spanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spanner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Cross.
Spanner doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spanner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spanner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Spanner's shoulder, as Spanner tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Spanner tries to clinch up but Cross circles away and keeps his distance.
Spanner ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Spanner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cross's head.
A jab from Cross misses.
A little feinted left hand from Spanner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cross blocks a head kick by Spanner.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Spanner's shoulder, as Spanner tries to avoid the shot.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spanner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spanner ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross is looking to chop away at Spanner's legs.
Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spanner slips under a jab from Cross.
Spanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Cross misses with a looping left.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Spanner.
Cross lunges at Spanner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spanner's hand.
Spanner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.
Cross misses with a straight right.
Spanner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cross misses with a hook. Spanner ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Cross scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spanner tries to clinch but Cross is having none of it.
Spanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spanner closes the distance but Cross moves to the side
and Spanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Spanner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Spanner tries a knee to the head but Cross blocks it.
A short right from Cross on the inside.
Spanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross misses with an uppercut.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Spanner's shoulder, as Spanner tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spanner lands a slapping body shot.
Spanner misses with a few strikes there.
Spanner slips under a jab.
Spanner thinks about countering with a head kick.
Spanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Spanner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice straight punches there by Spanner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spanner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeremy Cross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cross misses with a hook.
Spanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spanner defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
Cross throws a jab when Spanner was well out of range.#CL#
Spanner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross avoids it.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Spanner controls the action.
Cross lands a shot to the body.
Cross lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spanner.
Cross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cross misses with some punches.
Cross is leaning against Spanner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spanner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bleeding Spanner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spanner throws an elbow but it misses.
Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spanner's elbow.
Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanner tries to work over Cross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spanner blocks a body shot from Cross. #T1#
Spanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spanner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Spanner pushes off an throws an elbow but Cross leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spanner tries to clinch there but Cross circles away.
Spanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cross scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Cross does it's job there.
Spanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spanner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spanner slips a straight right by Cross.
Spanner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cross misses with a straight right.
Spanner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cross misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spanner throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Spanner rushes Cross and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Cross - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Spanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanner throws a head punch that misses.
Spanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Cross controls his hands. #BC2#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spanner takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Cross misses with a straight left.
Spanner moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Cross goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spanner tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Spanner is looking to counter punch.
Cross misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Spanner.
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spanner moves away from the strike by Cross.
Some wild striking there from Spanner.
Spanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Cross lands a lovely overhand right.
Cross looks to land a combination but Spanner avoids it well.
Spanner walks into a jab.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Spanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Jeremy Cross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spanner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spanner moves out of range of the strikes.
Spanner throws a big counter combination but Cross scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spanner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
Spanner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cross circles away quickly and effectively.
Spanner slips under a jab from Cross.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spanner lands with a hook. Cross tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cross connects with a leg kick.
Spanner connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spanner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spanner is looking to clinch.
Spanner moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
Spanner moves away from the strike by Cross.
Bleeding Spanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spanner pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Spanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Spanner.
Spanner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spanner tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross throws a right and a left that Spanner avoids nicely.
Spanner lands a head kick. Cross smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Spanner has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch. #BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross looks to score with a jab to the body but Spanner is just out of range.
Spanner throws a counter high kick but Cross was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spanner misses with a body shot.
Spanner fails to land with a series of punches.
Spanner wants to clinch.
And that is 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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Spanner wants to clinch up but Cross keeps it at a distance.
Cross throws out a loose jab but Spanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanner tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cross misses.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spanner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cross can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Cross misses its intended target.
Spanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
Spanner lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cross lands a front kick.
Spanner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spanner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Spanner.
Spanner lands a high kick!
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Spanner's shoulder, as Spanner tries to avoid the shot.
Cross throws the left hand but Spanner avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cross.
Cross lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Spanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross misses with a straight right.
Spanner staying out of range there.
Spanner tries to clinch there but Cross circles away.
Spanner throws a head kick that misses.
Cross throws an off balance right hand
and Spanner counters with a series of strikes. Cross will be more careful next time no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cross. #CL#
Spanner takes the fight into the clinch.
Cross tries a body shot but Spanner blocks it.
A body shot lands from Cross.
Spanner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spanner tries to close the distance and clinch but Cross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Cross misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cross lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spanner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spanner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Spanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Cross misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cross is looking to chop away at Spanner's legs.
Spanner throws a head kick that misses.
Cross lands a nice hook to Spanner's body. Spanner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Spanner's head but Spanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Cross misses.
Cross tests Spanner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cross throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spanner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Spanner tries to clinch up but Cross circles away and keeps his distance.
Spanner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
Cross attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Cross throws a jab when Spanner was well out of range.
Cross fakes the leg kick and cracks Spanner in the body.
Spanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cross throws a hook but Spanner blocks it.
It looked like Spanner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cross.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Spanner.
Spanner slips a jab from Cross.
Cross swats away the attempt to clinch by Spanner.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spanner throws a head kick but Cross moves out of range.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.
Spanner moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Spanner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Cross misses.
Spanner throws a head kick but Cross moves out of range.
Spanner tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Spanner's head but Spanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spanner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spanner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross throws a lazy right hand but Spanner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Spanner's shoulder, as Spanner tries to avoid the shot.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Spanner is out of range.
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spanner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cross looks to land a right hand but Spanner moved out of range.
Jeremy Cross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cross punishes Spanner's body with a nice straight punch.
Bleeding Spanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spanner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Spanner throws a lazy head kick
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
Spanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Nice defenses there by Spanner.
Spanner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cross to score with a decent uppercut.

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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Cross!
A victorious Jeremy Cross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Bleeding Spanner spoke after the fight, saying 'That was fucking bullshit!'.

Event: AKF 82
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Greenburg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Greenburg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Greenburg tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cross scores with a hook to the body. Greenburg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greenburg doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
Greenburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenburg.
Greenburg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.
Cross lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Greenburg moves into the clinch.
Greenburg working aggressively here.
Greenburg misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greenburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenburg.
Cross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross throws a poor cross that misses
and Greenburg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cross moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Greenburg has managed to clinch.
Greenburg working aggressively here.
Cross blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Greenburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Greenburg.
Cross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Greenburg or not.
Greenburg is breathing heavily.
Cross blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross throws a jab when Greenburg was well out of range.
Cross misses with a hook.
Greenburg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenburg. #KD2#
Cross connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Greenburg onto his butt! Greenburg bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC2#Greenburg is rocked!#CUT2#Chester Greenburg's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross throws a hook but Greenburg blocks it.
Greenburg walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
A very excited looking Jeremy Cross made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AKF 78
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Cross throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. ONeill moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
ONeill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cross.
ONeill feinted there with a counter leg kick.
ONeill misses with a leg kick
and Cross makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
ONeill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cross slips under a jab from ONeill.
ONeill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
ONeill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cross misses with a lunging right hand
and ONeill counters with a straight right hand.
ONeill moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
ONeill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from ONeill.
A jab from ONeill misses.
Cross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ONeill.
ONeill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cross. That did some damage!
ONeill connects with an inside leg kick.
Cross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
ONeill slips a straight right by Cross.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
ONeill lands with an uppercut that bounces Cross off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
Cross throws a poor cross that misses
and ONeill counters with a nice leg kick.
ONeill moves out of range of the strikes.
ONeill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
ONeill blocks a jab.
As Cross backs away, ONeill returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
ONeill scores with a jab. Cross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
ONeill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cross misses with an uppercut. ONeill saw that one coming.
ONeill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but ONeill is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from ONeill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
ONeill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
ONeill appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cross throws a head kick that ONeill semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Dempsey ONeill has been cut.
Cross looks to land a right hand but ONeill moved out of range.
No joy there for ONeill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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.
A left lands for ONeill.
ONeill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD2#
Cross connects with a beautiful left hand that drops ONeill onto his butt! ONeill bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
ONeill walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! ONeill is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AKF 76
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Cross tests Spanner's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Cross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Spanner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spanner moves out of range of the strikes.
Cross swings for the body but Spanner moves out of range.
Cross takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Spanner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spanner looking to throw knees to the head but Cross is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross.
Cross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cross avoids a wild elbow strike from Spanner.
A right hand to the body from Spanner.
Spanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spanner.
Cross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Spanner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Spanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cross gets through Spanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spanner's elbow.
Spanner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Spanner tries a knee to the head but Cross blocks it.
Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Spanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spanner scores with a shot to the side of Cross's head.
Spanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cross tries to work over Spanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cross lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spanner prevents a body shot from Cross. #BC#
Cross breaks from the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Spanner blocks the leg kick.
Spanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spanner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Spanner moves into range and clinches up with Cross.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross. #T2#
Spanner scores with a hook to the body.
Cross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Spanner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cross's face. #CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Spanner pushes Cross back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spanner missing with knees to the body.
Spanner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cross blocks the elbow strike.
Cross throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Cross.
Spanner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Spanner controls the action.
Spanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Spanner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Spanner misses with the head strike.
Cross is trying to force a seperation but Spanner has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spanner lands an elbow inside that Cross shrugs off.
Spanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Spanner.
Spanner trying to land knees to the body.
Spanner tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bleeding Spanner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Spanner doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Spanner is out of range. #CL2#
Spanner clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Cross as the two fighters clinch.
Cross lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Cross.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Spanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Spanner closes the distance and clinches.
Cross avoids a wild elbow strike from Spanner.
Spanner looking to throw knees to the head but Cross is blocking nicely.
Spanner takes a shot to the head.
Cross throws a head punch that misses.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Spanner. #BC#
Cross breaks from the clinch.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Spanner.#CL2#
Spanner clinches up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cross. That's going to slow Spanner down.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spanner.
Spanner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1##CL2#
Spanner forces Cross back against the ropes and clinches.
Spanner landing knees to the head.
Cross lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spanner is breathing heavily.#BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spanner throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Spanner ducks down to avoid it.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. Spanner moves away and avoids it.
Spanner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cross throws a jab when Spanner was well out of range.
Spanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cross is looking to slow Spanner down with leg kicks.
Spanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Spanner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spanner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jeremy Cross is winning the standup battle so far.
Spanner tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spanner darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Spanner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spanner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Spanner throws a head kick that misses.
Cross throws a jab when Spanner was well out of range.
Spanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spanner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Spanner.
Cross misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Spanner clinches with his opponent.
Spanner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cross has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spanner looking to throw knees to the head but Cross is blocking nicely.
Spanner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Cross is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Spanner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Spanner scores with a shoulder strike.
Spanner blocks a body shot from Cross.
Spanner scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Cross.
Cross prevents a body shot from Spanner. #BC#
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Spanner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cross's head.
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 Jeremy Cross will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spanner blocks a jab.
Spanner lands with a hook. Cross tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spanner blocks a jab.
Spanner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bleeding Spanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross throws a leg kick
and Spanner counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Spanner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Spanner wants to clinch.#CL2#
Spanner rushes Cross and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spanner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Spanner moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Spanner moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Spanner connects with a high kick.
Cross has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spanner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cross throws a hook but Spanner avoids it easily.
Cross looks to land a right hand but Spanner moved out of range.
Spanner throws a big counter head kick but Cross avoids it with no problem.
Cross throws a hook but Spanner blocks it.
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Cross jabs at Spanner's body.
Spanner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Spanner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spanner fails to land with a series of punches.
Spanner throws a head kick that misses.
Cross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spanner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cross. Cross circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Spanner tries to clinch there but Cross circles away.
Spanner misses with a head kick.
Spanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cross avoids the head kick by Spanner.
Cross throws a hook but Spanner avoids it easily.
Spanner looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cross tries a low kick but Spanner avoids it.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Spanner. #T2#
Cross misses with a low kick as Spanner jumps back.#CL2#
Spanner pushes Cross up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Spanner.
Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spanner's elbow.
Spanner misses with an elbow strike.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Spanner controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spanner.
Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Spanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spanner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spanner lands with a right to the head.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spanner lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spanner lands with a right to the head.
Spanner lands an elbow that stopped Cross in his tracks for a moment.
Spanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spanner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cross tries to work over Spanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bleeding Spanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spanner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bleeding Spanner!
Bleeding Spanner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Jeremy Cross had this to say: 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.

Event: AKF: Trilogy in New York
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Spanner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cross back to the ropes. Spanner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Spanner lands a head kick!
Cross misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Spanner pushes Cross up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spanner misses with a body punch.
Spanner misses with a punch to the body.
Cross scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Cross.
Spanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
Spanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spanner missing with knees to the body.
Cross has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A nice left hand lands by Spanner.
Spanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Spanner fails to land.
Spanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Spanner fails to land.
Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Spanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spanner misses with the head strike.
Spanner misses with a knee strike.
Spanner misses with a punch to the body.
Cross tries a body shot but Spanner blocks it. #T1#
Cross lands an uppercut.#BC#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spanner swings for the body but Cross moves out of range.
Spanner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spanner scores with a three punch combo!
Cross swats away the attempt to clinch by Spanner.
A big left from Cross misses. #CL2#
Spanner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spanner missing with knees to the body.
Spanner misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross misses with a body kick.
Spanner throws a head kick but Cross moves out of range.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spanner lands with a straight right. Cross didn't see that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cross is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Spanner slips under a jab from Cross.
Spanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.#T2#
Spanner ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Spanner shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cross misses with a lunging right hand
and Spanner counters with a straight right hand.
Cross misses with a straight left.
Spanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spanner throws a right hand that Cross ducks under and follows up with a left that Cross also avoids with ease.
Spanner throws a head kick that Cross semi-blocks.
Cross throws a hook but Spanner avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Spanner.
Good exchange - Cross coming out on top.#KD#
Spanner walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Cross rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Spanner has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#Spanner is rocked!
Cross connects with a quick right hand that sends Spanner tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
A relieved looking Jeremy Cross thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Bleeding Spanner stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was fucking bullshit!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bystrom moves away.
Bystrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Cross.
Cross getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Cross has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Bystrom moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross scores with a jab to the body.
Bystrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Bystrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Cross closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bystrom! Cross dives in looking to finish! Bystrom 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 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Cross!
A victorious Jeremy Cross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'.

Event: DMMA 148 Dall Jr vs Grant
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Turgeon ducks down to avoid it.
Cross bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turgeon's head.#CUT#It looks like Patrick Turgeon has been cut.#CL2#
Turgeon moves into the clinch.
Turgeon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turgeon backwards.
Turgeon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turgeon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turgeon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross can't break the clinch.
Turgeon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Turgeon lands an elbow just above Cross 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Turgeon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cross's brow.
Turgeon lands an elbow inside that Cross shrugs off.
Cross has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turgeon lands a hook that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Turgeon lands a nice elbow.
Turgeon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turgeon lands an elbow inside that Cross shrugs off. #CUT2#Jeremy Cross's cut is getting worse.
Cross lands with a right to the head.
Turgeon misses with some punches.
Turgeon tries to throw a body punch but Cross avoids it by throwing Turgeon back against the cage.
Turgeon misses with a body punch. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cross.
Turgeon lands an elbow inside that Cross shrugs off.
Cross misses with a body punch. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross misses the jab.
Cross connects with a leg kick.
Cross throws a poor cross that misses
and Turgeon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turgeon stuns Cross with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turgeon missing with a left hand there. Cross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Cross is predictable there
and Turgeon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turgeon moves out of range of the strikes.
Turgeon looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Turgeon drives through and clinches with Cross against the cage.
Turgeon misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Turgeon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Turgeon lands an elbow that stopped Cross in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Turgeon lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Jeremy Cross's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turgeon has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turgeon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turgeon.
Turgeon blocks a body shot from Cross.
Turgeon blocking some punches. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turgeon.
It looked like Cross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cross misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Turgeon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cross! Turgeon lets Cross back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Turgeon avoids the head kick by Cross.
and Turgeon counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cross! He's just covering up as Turgeon starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Turgeon!
In defeat, Jeremy Cross stepped up to the mic, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.

Event: DMMA 138 Grant vs Hang
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Cross throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conway counters with a nice uppercut.
Conway sizes up Cross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
Cross lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Jake Conway has been cut.
Conway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conway is looking to counter punch.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Conway.
Conway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conway.
Conway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cross counters with a nice uppercut.
Cross throws a jab when Conway was well out of range.
A big right from Cross misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Conway gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Conway breaks from the clinch.
Cross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Conway. Conway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cross misses with a hook. Conway ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Conway moves into range and clinches up with Cross.#T1#
Cross tries a body shot but Conway blocks it. #BC#
Conway breaks the clinch.
A big right from Cross misses.
Conway shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cross eats them both and turns towards Conway to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Jake Conway's cut is getting worse.
Conway misses with a series of wild punches.
Conway displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cross looks to land a body kick but Conway moved away.
Conway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cross misses with a straight right.
A nice combination there by Conway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Conway clinches with his opponent.
Cross lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Conway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conway ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Conway tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range. #CL#
Conway has Cross up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Conway misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Conway has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Conway blocks an uppercut.
Cross misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross lets loose with a powerful body kick. Conway will feel that in the morning.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Conway. #BC#
Conway breaks from the clinch.
Cross throws out a loose jab but Conway uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Conway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Cross lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conway. #BC#
Conway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross lands a nice shot that snaps Conway's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cross. That's going to slow Conway down. #T3#
Cross throws a shot from downtown. Conway moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Cross misses.
Cross looks to land a body kick but Conway moved away.
A head kick misses from Cross.
Conway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross misses with a leg kick
and Conway counters with a two punch combo.
Conway moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
Cross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cross takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conway.
As Cross backs away, Conway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cross scores with a jab. Conway acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#Jake Conway's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Conway connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conway scores with a nice right hand.
Cross throws a right hand that misses
and Conway counters with a straight right hand.
Cross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cross misses with a hook. Conway ducked under it nicely.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.
Conway fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Cross moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Conway ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
It looked like Conway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conway tries to close the distance and clinch but Cross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conway, as that shot connected. #CUT#That has opened up Jeremy Cross's cut even more.
Cross slips a jab and a cross from Conway.
Conway misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Conway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Cross throws a hook but Conway blocks it.
Conway tests Cross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Cross lands a big right hand that sends Conway crashing to the mat! Cross stays standing though and waves Conway back to his feet!#CUT2#Jeez, Jake Conway's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Conway's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeremy Cross!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Cross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 130 Niculescu Vs Martin
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhdanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cross takes one to the chin there.
Cross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Zhdanov moves away from the strike by Cross.
It looked like Zhdanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Cross 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhdanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhdanov lands with a nice body kick.
Cross moves out of range as Zhdanov strikes.
Zhdanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhdanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cross.
Zhdanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zhdanov throws a wild body kick that Cross sees coming a mile off.
Cross throws a body punch but Zhdanov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cross with a hook.
Cross scores with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Cross.
Nice shot lands for Zhdanov.
Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.#T1##CL#
Zhdanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Cross lands an uppercut.
Zhdanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhdanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Zhdanov tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
Zhdanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cross can't break the clinch.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhdanov controls his hands.
Cross lands a body shot.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.
Cross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhdanov misses with the head strike.
Cross is looking to break free of the clinch but Zhdanov has double underhooks.
Cross blocks an uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a knee to the body.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Zhdanov controls the action.
Zhdanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhdanov pushes off an throws an elbow but Cross leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zhdanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cross. #T2#
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhdanov controls his hands. #BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhdanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zhdanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cross eats them both and turns towards Zhdanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zhdanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zhdanov slips under a jab from Cross.
Zhdanov delivers a nice body kick.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Zhdanov is out of range.
Zhdanov scores with a jab. Cross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross walks into a stiff left hand from Zhdanov.#CUT#That has opened up Jeremy Cross's cut even more.
Zhdanov slips a jab from Cross.
Cross misses with an uppercut
and Zhdanov counters with a flying knee that drops Cross! Zhdanov dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
Roman Zhdanov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Jeremy Cross stepped up to the mic, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.

Event: DMMA 91: Hightower vs Hurry
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Cross scores with a sloppy right hand. Contreiras should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Victor Contreiras has been cut.
Contreiras misses with an uppercut
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Contreiras jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Contreiras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
A jab from Contreiras misses.
As Contreiras backs away, Cross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cross lands an overhand right.
Contreiras slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Contreiras missing with a left hand there. Cross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Contreiras wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Contreiras misses with a right hand
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Victor Contreiras's cut even more.
Contreiras lands with a hook. Cross tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contreiras works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contreiras.
Contreiras moves away from the strike by Cross.
A right-left combo lands from Contreiras. #CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Contreiras lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cross doesn't seem phased though.#KD2#
Contreiras lands a left and a right that send Cross crashing to the mat, dazed. Contreiras thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Cross is rocked!
Contreiras is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Cross flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cross is out cold! Contreiras holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Contreiras!
Victor Contreiras bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Jeremy Cross spoke after the fight, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.

Event: DMMA 84: Magrath vs Harakka 3
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Cross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puno.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Cross throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Puno counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Puno.
A nice side step and Cross releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Puno connects with a crisp jab.
Puno throws the left hand but Cross avoids the punch easily.
Puno thows a leg kick but Cross checks it
and Cross counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Puno avoids the body shot from Cross.
Cross lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Jab from Puno.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Cross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cross misses with a low kick as Puno jumps back.
Puno throws a leg kick but Cross checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Cross misses.#T1#
Cross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puno.
Cross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Puno misses with a straight left.
Puno misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cross - that will leave a mark!
Puno scores with a nice body kick.
Puno throws a leg kick
letting Cross counter with a right hand.
Puno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cross thinks about the counter body kick.
Puno scores with a sloppy right hand. Cross should have avoided that one.
Puno lands a lovely overhand right.
Puno throws a leg kick but Cross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puno misses the jab.#T2#
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cross.
Cross avoids the body shot from Puno.
Adan Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross moves away from the strike by Puno.
Puno throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
Puno pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cross is out of range and Puno settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Puno finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Puno misses with a body shot
and Cross counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cross lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puno throws a low kick but Cross moves out of range easily. #T3#
Puno missing with a left hand there. Cross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Puno throws a front kick aimed at Cross's knee but Cross avoids it well.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Puno.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Puno throws a solid leg kick but Cross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Puno.
Cross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Puno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Puno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Puno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puno is looking to counter punch.
Cross misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Jeremy Cross's cut even more.#T4#
Cross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno throws a right hand that misses
and Cross counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Adan Puno's cut is getting worse.
Puno thows a leg kick but Cross checks it
and Cross counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno misses with a right hand
and Cross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Puno throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cross counters with a huge right that knocks Puno out cold! Cross is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
Our winner, Jeremy Cross, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 74: Magrath vs Lee 3
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Hurry throws a poor cross that misses
and Cross counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Hurry misses.
Hurry avoids a kick to the body.
Hurry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Cross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cross takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hurry blocks a leg kick.
Hurry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurry catches Cross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Hurry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Cross. Those never looked like landing.
Hurry misses with a looping left.
Cross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hurry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Cross is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hurry throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Hurry lands with a shot to the body.
Hurry is looking to clinch but Cross is avoiding it.
Cross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurry.
A quick step to the side and Cross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Never Hurry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross thows a body kick. Hurry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hurry throws a big shot that misses.
Hurry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cross counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A shot to the body from Hurry misses
and Cross counters with a good, hard body kick but Hurry shrugs it off.
Hurry lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross lands a lovely overhand right.
Hurry lands a jab to the nose.
Hurry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurry misses the shot to the body.
Hurry digs a good hook to Cross's body. #T2#
Hurry misses the jab.
Hurry lands a jab to Cross's midsection.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Hurry loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Hurry looks to land a left hand but Cross moved out of range nicely.
Hurry connects with a body shot.
Hurry throws a lazy right hand but Cross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cross moves forwards but Hurry connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD2#
Hurry cracks Cross with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hurry has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cross to stand back up!
Cross gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hurry points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Cross wakes up just in time to hear Hurry thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Never Hurry!
After the fight, Never Hurry was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Jeremy Cross was interviewed post fight and said 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.

Event: DMMA 66: Magrath vs Harakka
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Cross throws a chopping leg kick but Slaissi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Cross saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Cross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cross defending well as Slaissi loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Cross.
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross thinks about the counter body kick.
Slaissi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cross in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
A jab from Slaissi finds it's way through Cross's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Slaissi misses
and Cross counters with an inside leg kick.
Cross on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slaissi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Cross moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCross.
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
Cross blocks a jab.
Slaissi scores with a jab. Cross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slaissi defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cross on the side of the head. #CL#
Slaissi has managed to clinch.
A short right from Slaissi.
I was talking to Slaissi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaissi controls his hands.
Cross blocks an uppercut.
Slaissi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaissi.
Cross misses with some punches.
Slaissi avoiding damage. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
Cross is looking to break free of the clinch but Slaissi has double underhooks.
Slaissi lands a body punch.
Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaissi tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
A short right from Slaissi on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaissi.
Cross is trying to push Slaissi away but Slaissi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slaissi wants to stall.
Cross digs a right hand into Slaissi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slaissi's gas tank.
Slaissi is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaissi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaissi keeps control of Cross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross misses with some punches.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Slaissi is controlling him.#BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slaissi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cross scrambles back to his feet.
Kimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Slaissi lands a jab to Cross's midsection.
Slaissi misses with a head kick.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Cross counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Cross delivers a nice body kick.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick by Slaissi misses
and Cross counters with a nice kick to the body.
Slaissi is breathing heavily.#T4#
Cross is looking to slow Slaissi down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cross.
Slaissi throws a lazy head kick
and Cross counters with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cross thuds his right hand into Slaissi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Kimbo Slaissi's cut is getting worse.
Cross throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi throws a combination that misses
and Cross counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
Our winner, Jeremy Cross, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 58: Imanari vs Narvaez
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Okoye takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cross lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut.
Okoye throws a lazy right hand but Cross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cross tries to move into range but Okoye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okoye connects with a right hand. Cross shakes it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Cross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Okoye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cross.
A shot to the body from Okoye misses
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Israel Okoye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okoye swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Cross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okoye throws out the jab.
Okoye moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
Okoye takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Okoye.
Okoye lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Okoye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Okoye throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cross avoids it.#T1#
Okoye misses with a shot to the body
and Cross counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okoye checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Okoye there.
Okoye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoye.
Okoye swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cross let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okoye throws a lazy uppercut
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoye misses with a left hand
and Cross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Israel Okoye's cut is getting worse.
Nice body kick from Okoye.
Okoye loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
A low kick lands for Cross. #T2#
Cross misses with a low kick.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Okoye.#CL#
Okoye moves into range and clinches up with Cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Cross cracks Okoye with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okoye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cross steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okoye. That one must have hurt.
Cross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okoye takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okoye throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Okoye blocks it well.
Okoye throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okoye lands with a hook. Cross tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Okoye ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Okoye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Cross counters with a crisp one two that drops Okoye! Cross thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Okoye to his feet! Okoye is in big trouble!
Cross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okoye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cross slaps away a takedown attempt from Okoye, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Okoye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jeremy Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cross thuds his shin into the meat of Okoye's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoye swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cross counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Okoye misses with a hook.
Cross thumps Okoye with a low kick.
Cross on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cross swings for the body but Okoye moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Cross.
Cross lands a right hook to the body.
Okoye misses with a body punch
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoye throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cross takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okoye. Okoye circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cross is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Okoye had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cross misses with a leg kick.
Okoye tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Cross dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Okoye scores with a leg kick.
Okoye throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross is trying to counter with his kicks.
Okoye loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Cross throws a body punch but Okoye moves out of range.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. Okoye moves away and avoids it.
Cross lands a nice hook to Okoye's body. Okoye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okoye wants to clinch
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Okoye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okoye throws a big shot that misses.
Okoye throws a body shot but no joy.
Okoye lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cross blocks a low kick nicely.
Okoye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Cross throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okoye misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Cross counters with a nice right hand that sends Okoye toppling to the canvas! Okoye scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cross finish him?!#ROC2#Okoye is rocked!
Cross scores with a hook to the body. Okoye takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Okoye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cross fakes the body blow, causing Okoye to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Okoye goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 21: Bernard vs Lee
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faulk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Faulk misses its intended target.
Faulk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Faulk.#CL2#
Cross closes the distance and pushes Faulk back into the cage.
Faulk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosss head.
Cross throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Faulk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Faulk throws an off balance right hand
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faulk misses with an uppercut
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Faulk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faulk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross tries a quick counter leg kick but Faulk is wise to it.
Faulk moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
Cross is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Cross tries to clinch up.
Faulk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faulk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cross counters with a stiff right hand.
Cross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faulk misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.#CL#
Faulk has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Faulk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
A short right from Faulk on the inside.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Faulk.
Faulk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Faulk lands a body punch.
Cross looks winded!#T2#
Faulk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Faulk uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faulk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Faulk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cross's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Good body shot from Faulk.
Faulk throws a head punch that misses.
Faulk blocking some punches.
Faulk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Faulk scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Faulk. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross blocking some punches.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faulk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faulk lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Faulk.
A short uppercut from Faulk.
Faulk pushes Cross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faulk lands a body punch.
Faulk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faulk prevents a body shot from Cross. #T3#
Faulk scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Faulk breaks from the clinch.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faulk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cross will feel that in the morning.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Faulk.
Faulk throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Faulk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Faulk misses with an uppercut.
Faulk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faulk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.
Faulk is looking to counter punch.
Cross misses with a hook
and Faulk counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Faulk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Faulk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faulk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faulk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Faulk sends Cross crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Faulk is motioning to the referee to let Cross up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faulk manages to avoid it.
Cross misses with an uppercut
and Faulk counters with a crisp right that sends Cross to the canvas! Faulk follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Faulk!
Kevin Faulk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jeremy Cross stepped up to the mic, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.

Event: GC 384
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Cross swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cross throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross misses with a lunging right hand
and Farquharson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farquharson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farquharson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Farquharson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farquharson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cross circles away quickly and effectively.
Cross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farquharson lands with a slapping head kick.
Farquharson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Farquharson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Farquharson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Malcom Farquharson has been cut.
Farquharson moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Farquharson misses the jab.
Cross throwing a counter right hand but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Farquharson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross tries to clinch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farquharson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross wants to clinch.#CL2#
Farquharson has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Farquharson.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
Farquharson working aggressively here.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Farquharson.
Cross displaying some good clinch control by pressing Farquharson up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross.
Farquharson tries to throw a body punch but Cross avoids it by throwing Farquharson back against the cage.
Farquharson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Farquharson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Cross breaks from the clinch.
Farquharson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross connects with a single shot there.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Farquharson tries to counter with a clinch but Cross shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a three punch combo that has Cross backing up. Cross nods at Farquharson to acknowledge the strikes.
Cross misses with a low kick.
Cross feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farquharsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Farquharson moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Farquharson moves into range and clinches up with Cross.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farquharson takes a shot to the head.
Farquharson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cross misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cross.
Farquharson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Cross.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Farquharson controls his hands.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farquharson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cross.
Farquharson looking to slow down the pace here.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cross gets an underhook and turns Farquharson into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson lands a left hand.
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farquharson trying to stall but Cross improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farquharson slowing the pace effectively.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farquharson misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcom Farquharson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malcom Farquharson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Farquharson's shoulder, as Farquharson tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Farquharson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farquharson scores with a jab. Cross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Farquharson rushes Cross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cross tries a body shot but Farquharson blocks it.
Cross takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Farquharson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Farquharson lands an elbow inside.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Cross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farquharson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cross seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Farquharson can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Farquharson fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Cross is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Farquharson tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Farquharson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Farquharson scores with a one two! Cross had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cross lands a right hook to the body.
Farquharson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farquharson swinging wildly here.
Cross throws a good cross that connects.
Cross misses with a looping right.
Farquharson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick from Farquharson lands but Cross takes it in his stride.
Farquharson misses with an uppercut.
Farquharson swinging wildly here. #T2#
Cross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Farquharson manages to circle out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson moves forwards but Cross connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#That has opened up Malcom Farquharson's cut even more.
Farquharson scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Cross.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farquharson throws out the jab. #CL2#
Farquharson forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.
Farquharson lands a right hand.
Cross lands a nice uppercut.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards. #CUT#The cut above Malcom Farquharson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson. #T3#
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards. #ROC#Farquharson is rocked!
Cross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Farquharson is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Cross.
Cross cracks Farquharson with a nice body shot.
A short right from Cross on the inside.
Farquharson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him?
Cross digs a right hand into Farquharson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farquharson's gas tank.
Cross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farquharson or not.
Cross unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Farquharson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cross is unloading with more strikes now! Farquharson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jeremy Cross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 380 McScramble vs Bleak
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
White swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Cross counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cross.
Cross presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Cross. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bobby White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White 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.
White misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
White lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cross cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
White throws a lazy right hand but Cross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cross staying out of range there.
Cross sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cross is struggling to control the position.
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.
White is trying to pull guard but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Cross.
Cross throws a head punch that misses.
White jumps guard but Cross stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
White is trying to pull guard but Cross turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jeremy Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby White.
Cross misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land.
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!
A short left from Cross.
White is trying to stall.
Cross lands a left hand. #ROC#White is rocked!
Cross lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him?
Cross pushes White against the cage. Cross is working some dirty boxing. Cross pushes off with a quick right hook! White goes down! White tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cross moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 375 - Polus vs Yonic
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Kehari throws a shot from downtown. Cross moves away and avoids it.
Kehari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Cross digs a good hook to Kehari's body.
The crowd cheers as Cross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kehari doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Esa Kehari has been cut.#CL#
Kehari drives through and clinches with Cross against the cage.
Kehari tries to break free but Cross pushes him back against the cage.
Kehari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kehari lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kehari. #BC#
Kehari breaks the clinch.
Kehari misses with a left hand
and Kehari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kehari lands with a nice body punch.
Cross is looking to clinch.
Kehari stuns Cross with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Esa Kehari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kehari pushes Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
Kehari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cross's efforts to push away.
Kehari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kehari. #T1#
Kehari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cross's elbow.
Cross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kehari lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kehari. #BC#
Kehari breaks from the clinch.
Kehari misses with a lunging right hand
and Cross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Kehari gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kehari throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Kehari breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kehari rushes Cross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kehari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kehari tries to work over Cross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kehari.
Kehari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kehari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kehari throws a jab when Cross was well out of range.
Cross lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kehari misses the shot to the body.
Cross doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Cross jabs Kehari right on the nose. Kehari blinks but takes it well.
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kehari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Kehari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cross cracks Kehari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#Esa Kehari's cut is getting worse.
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Kehari is rocked!
Kehari is holding his hands too far apart here. Cross throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kehari is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 372- Enter Underground
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Ivankov loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Cross is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Ivankov coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Ivankov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross.
A little feinted left hand from Cross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ivankov lands a slapping body shot.
Ivankov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivankov.
Ivankov staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Cross.
Ivankov misses with a hook
and Cross counters with a nice uppercut.
Lyutskan Ivankov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivankov misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ivankov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cross counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Lyutskan Ivankov has been cut.
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivankov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivankov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Ivankov moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Cross slips a jab from Ivankov.#CL#
Ivankov gets tackled into the cage by Cross. Cross maintains the clinch.
Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivankov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land.
Ivankov blocks an uppercut.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivankov can't break the clinch.
Cross pushes Ivankov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivankov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cross gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cross working aggressively here.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivankov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cross pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cross looks to land a right hand but Ivankov moved out of range.
Cross scores with a jab. Ivankov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Ivankov moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivankov! But no joy.
Ivankov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cross counter with a right hand.
Cross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivankov slips under a jab from Cross.
Ivankov stuns Cross with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Cross clinches with his opponent.
Ivankov is trying to force a seperation but Cross has the dominant position.
Ivankov is trying to break the clinch but Cross is controlling him.
Cross misses with some punches.
Ivankov prevents a body shot from Cross.
Still in the clinch, Cross scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ivankov fails to land.
Cross prevents a body shot from Ivankov.
Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Cross lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Lyutskan Ivankov's cut even more.
Ivankov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Ivankov.
Cross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Cross.
A shot in the inside from Cross.
Ivankov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ivankov is leaning against Cross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ivankov is trying to break the clinch but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Ivankov tries to stall but Cross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Ivankov.
Ivankov pushes Cross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivankov is looking to control Cross's arms but Cross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ivankov has his back to the cage.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivankov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivankov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ivankov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cross lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivankov backwards.
Cross prevents a body shot from Ivankov.
Cross works on Ivankov's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land.
Ivankov scores with a shot to the side of Cross's head.
Cross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivankov backwards.
Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivankov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Ivankov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross.
Cross misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land.
Cross misses with some punches.
Ivankov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivankov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosss head.
Cross working aggressively here.
Cross misses with the head strike.
Cross works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivankov stalling in the clinch but Cross improves position.
Ivankov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivankov is trying to break free.
Cross keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivankov's efforts to push away.
Ivankov misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Cross dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cross thuds his right hand into Ivankov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ivankov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Ivankov ducks down to avoid it.
Cross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivankov.
Ivankov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ivankov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivankov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cross looks to land a right hand but Ivankov moved out of range.
Cross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivankov.
Ivankov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ivankov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cross has time to react.
Cross on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivankov lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross misses with a straight left.
Cross throws a hook but Ivankov blocks it.#T1#
Cross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivankov manages to avoid it.
Ivankov throws a hook to the side of Cross's head but Cross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivankov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivankov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cross wants to clinch.
Cross scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#The cut above Lyutskan Ivankov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ivankov slips under a jab from Cross.#CL#
Cross clinches up with Ivankov and pushes him back against the cage.
Ivankov is trying to stall.
Cross gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivankov. #T2#
Ivankov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivankov.
Cross blocking some punches.
Ivankov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cross controls his hands.
Ivankov has had enough of the clinch but Cross keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivankov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivankov.
Ivankov slows down the pace here.
Cross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cross blocks an uppercut.
Ivankov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ivankov is trying to stall.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Ivankov.
Cross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivankov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Ivankov.
Ivankov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cross after a bit of a struggle.
Cross pushes Ivankov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivankov blocks an uppercut.
Cross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivankov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cross's elbow.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross lands a body punch.
Jeremy Cross has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivankov.
Cross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross.
Cross lands a body shot.
Ivankov is breathing heavily.
A short right from Cross. #CUT#Lyutskan Ivankov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short uppercut from Cross.
Cross lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cross lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Cross. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Cross.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross lands an uppercut.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivankov's elbow.
Ivankov blocking some punches.
Ivankov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cross controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Cross.
A nice left hand lands by Cross.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cross.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lyutskan Ivankov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeremy Cross!
A victorious Jeremy Cross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 11
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smile 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smile or perhaps it was just good defense by Cross, which made it look bad.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smile moves away.
Smile shoots in for a takedown but Cross shows good takedown defense.
Smile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smile with a poor takedown
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeremy Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Smile.
Smile shoots for a double leg takedown but Cross sprawls well. He's pushed Smile's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross leaves Smile with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smile but Smile pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Smile misses with a double jab #CL#
and Cross counters by clinching up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smile has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cross is working for takedown but Smile is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cross fails to pull guard.
Cross leaning against his opponent.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Smile. #TD#
Cross has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smile uses from the top position. #SUB#
Cross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smile has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cross is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Cross working a defensive guard here.
Cross looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smile doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smile manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smile controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smile wanted to stand there but Cross had control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cross has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 10:9
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 10:9
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 10:9

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

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