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Event:
CCC 24 : Gretel vs Laguera
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Cross takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Simon Cross has been cut.
Torres catches Cross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Torres drops Cross with a big left hand and mounts him. Cross is in big trouble! #ROC2#Cross is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Cross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Torres jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cross manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cross tries to bench press Torres off him but Torres keeps the position. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cross has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cross seems to have got his legs back now.
Cross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cross is not content to let Torres control the position. #SUB2#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Torres trying to control the action but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Cross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Torres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cross is just riding it out for now. Torres eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torres lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cross looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Torres trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross has momentary wrist control but Torres slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Cross is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
Torres is pushing down on Cross's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cross is fighting to maintain full guard but Torres has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cross defends it well. #SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
Cross is not content to let Torres control the position.#SUB#
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torres is nestled in close to Cross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB2#
Torres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Torres maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cross could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Torres has cracked it and Cross is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Torres!
Our winner, Miguel Torres, 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. |
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Event:
CCC 9: Bartosiński vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Patryk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cross's guard.
Patryk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Cross has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Patryk doesn't defend quickly enough and Cross has managed to lock this one up! Can Patryk escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cross on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Cross!
Simon Cross spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Lukasz Patryk had this to say: 'I will never give up! '. |
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Event:
CCC 2 :Blackadder vs Creenshaw
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Francis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cross is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Francis circles away.
Francis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Francis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cross with a lazy takedown attempt
and Francis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jayson Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Cross.
Cross fails to land the takedown.
Francis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Francis sprawls well. Francis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Francis tries to avoid it but Cross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Francis to the ground. Francis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Francis defends it nicely.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cross or perhaps it was just good defense by Francis, which made it look bad.
Cross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Francis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cross gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Francis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cross looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cross.
Cross's coach down at Tycoon Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cross's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#KD#
Francis lands a big head kick that sends Cross tumbling to the mat! Francis takes a step backwards and waves Cross back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Cross is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Simon Cross has been cut.
Francis thuds his shin into the meat of Cross's side.
Cross is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis digs a good hook to Cross's body.
Francis lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cross crumples to the floor! Francis milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jayson Francis!
Jayson Francis 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. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 4
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Cross shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cartwright's guard.
Cross looking to pass the guard.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cross passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Cross looking to control but instead Cartwright has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Cross is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cross wants to work for an arm triangle but Cartwright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cross wants to advance to full mount but Cartwright doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Cross controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Cross tries to pass.
Cross wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cross slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cross seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cartwright defends it well. #SUB2#
Cross is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cross is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cartwright doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross. #T3##SUB2#
Cross is looking for a kimura but Cartwright is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cross is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartwright won't allow Cross to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cartwright sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cartwright defends it well. #SUB2#
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Cross.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright wants to control but Cross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Cross.
#SUB2#
Cross seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Cross dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Cartwright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cross doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cartwright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cross.
Cross tries for a takedown but Cartwright circles away easily
and Cartwright counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Simon Cross has been cut.
Conrad Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Cross.
Cross doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Cartwright counters with a nice right hand that sends Cross toppling to the canvas! Cross scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cartwright finish him?!#ROC#Cross is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Cartwright swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Conrad Cartwright!
Conrad Cartwright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 57: Caceres vs Standifer
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Taylor scores with a decent looking hook.
Cross's coach down at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cross's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cross.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cross is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cross tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taylor defends well and Cross ends up having to push Taylor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taylor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taylor lands with a straight right. Cross didn't see that one coming.
Cross shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Cross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Cross feints the counter takedown.
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cross swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor misses the jab.
Cross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Cross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been told by Taylor's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kevin Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Cross.
Taylor punishes Cross's body with a nice straight punch.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Cross tries to counter it with a takedown but Taylor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cross or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor, which made it look bad.
Taylor connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor throws a good cross that connects.
Cross throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cross.
Taylor lands a jab.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Cross shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Taylor pushes Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor lands a left hand.
Taylor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cross or not.
Cross looks winded!
A short left from Taylor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Taylor.
Cross has Taylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Cross is rocked!
Taylor unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cross! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Taylor is unloading with more strikes now! Cross drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Taylor! |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 10
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Ibragimov Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cross tries to avoid it but Ibragimov Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cross to the ground. Cross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cross half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ibragimov Ii.
Ibragimov Ii tries for a takedown but Cross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simon Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ibragimov Ii.#TD#
Cross looking to score a takedown here. Ibragimov Ii is defending well but Cross drives through and ends up in Ibragimov Ii's guard.
Cross tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibragimov Ii is retaining full guard.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibragimov Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibragimov Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ibragimov Ii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cross forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Cross is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ibragimov Ii is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Cross!
Simon Cross 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. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Cross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Cross gets a takedown into half guard.
Hunter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cross tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hunter looking to control.
#T1#
Hunter managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Hunter looking for a triangle here. Cross is fighting it but it looks tight! Hunter pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cross is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Saul Hunter!
Saul Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Cross decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cross works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Cross has control of Roberts's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roberts regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Cross working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Roberts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Cross working for a submission but Roberts is keeping him at bay.
Cross controlling the position easily from mount. #T1##SUB#
Cross is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roberts is surviving well by controlling Cross's body position as best he can.
Roberts has given up his back. Will we see Cross going for some submissions?
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roberts looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Cross has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Roberts is defending well but eventually Cross manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Roberts has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Cross!
After the fight, Simon Cross 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Lewis Moe moves into range and clinches up with Cross.
Cross goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lewis Moe prevents it.
Cross wants a takedown.
Lewis Moe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cross tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lewis Moe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewis Moe. Lewis Moe gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis Moe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lewis Moe dives in and grabs Cross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cross pushes down on Lewis Moe's head and hops out.
Cross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis Moe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cross closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lewis Moe to the mat! Lewis Moe manages to get full guard.
Cross is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at Brotherhood MMA inform us that Lewis Moe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cross passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis Moe sees it coming and defends easily.
Lewis Moe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lewis Moe wants to control but Cross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cross passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cross fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Cross is working hard here to advance position.
Lewis Moe tries to hold on but Cross postures up.
Lewis Moe prevents Cross from taking his back.#SUB#
Cross has control of Lewis Moe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lewis Moe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cross wants to control the pace but Lewis Moe is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Lewis Moe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cross controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Cross has control of Lewis Moe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lewis Moe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lewis Moe is squirming around, avoiding Cross's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Cross is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lewis Moe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cross throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Lewis Moe has his hands clasped together but Cross breaks the hold and Lewis Moe is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cross!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Cross!
Simon Cross spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 45
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Simon Cross! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cross closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cross (4) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cross wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cross controls the position from side control.
Cross's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross controlling the action here.#T1#
Chai trying to control but Cross postures up.
#SUB#
Cross is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cross slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai is looking to control Cross's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Cross sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Cross wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Cross not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Chai looking to control.
#T3##SUB2#
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Cross defends easily.
Cross controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai controls Cross momentarily but Cross frees himself. #T4#
Cross passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cross (7) vs (0) Chai
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Cross keeps moving and retains side control.
Cross takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chai manages to get back to half guard.
Chai has a hand on Cross's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cross takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cross (10) vs (0) Chai
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Cross pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cross seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai gets full guard.
Cross forces his way into half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Cross moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Cross (13) vs (0) Chai#T6#
Cross content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Cross wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #T7#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Chai is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Chai is trying to escape the position but Cross is controlling the position.
Cross trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cross off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cross (13) vs (4) Chai
Cross staying busy and making it hard for Chai to control.
Cross is trying to break free.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Cross manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cross (15) vs (4) Chai
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully. #T9#
Cross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cross manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cross (15) vs (6) Chai
Cross seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB#
Cross working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai is looking to advance position but Cross has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cross (19) vs (6) Chai
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Cross controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Cross avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Cross takes Chai's back. Score +3 for taking back: Cross (22) vs (6) Chai
Cross struggling to keep hold of the position.
Chai just trying to survive but Cross is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T12#
Chai is in trouble now - Cross has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cross (25) vs (6) Chai
Cross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Cross jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chai and Cross has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chai is not content to let Cross control the position. #T13#
Chai is trying to escape the position but Cross is controlling the position.
Cross wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #T14#
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Cross is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Cross trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cross takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Simon Cross bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 29
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Simon Cross!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cross shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cross was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Berry (0) vs (4) Cross
Berry is looking for a sweep.
Cross controlling from side mount.
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.
Berry is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Cross controlling the position from side mount.
Berry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cross wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cross staying calm.#T2##T3#
Berry is trying to improve his position.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berry trying to remain calm as Cross controls from the top position.#T4#
Berry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cross wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berry is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cross's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cross not doing much here.
#T5#
Let's hope that Cross has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Berry wants to improve his position but Cross is controlling well.
Cross controlling the pace. #T6#
It looks like Cross might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Berry is trying to get back to full guard.
Cross takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berry trying to control but Cross postures up.
Berry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cross controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Cross is looking for a kimura here.
Cross wants to free his trapped foot but Berry is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Cross content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9##SUB#
Berry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cross trying to control the pace.
Cross tries to pass to full mount but Berry defends it.
Cross is controlling the pace.
Cross passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (0) vs (7) Cross#T10#
Berry tries to improve position but can't.
Berry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Cross is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T11#
Cross's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cross works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (0) vs (10) Cross
Cross slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Cross goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berry rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cross's guard! Nice work there by Berry! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (10) Cross
Berry is fighting to break Cross's control of his arms but Cross is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Berry stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
Cross managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cross is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (12) Cross#T13#
Berry keeping full guard, as Cross tries to pass.
Cross works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cross is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Berry actively working from the bottom here.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Cross content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Cross wants to pass to mount but Berry is defending the position.
Cross sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berry is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cross wins on points by 12 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Simon Cross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 27
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Simon Cross! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dmitry Provodnikov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Provodnikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cross as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Cross fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Provodnikov to the ground. Cross is now in Provodnikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cross (2) vs (0) Provodnikov
Provodnikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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. #SUB2#
Provodnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cross controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Provodnikov is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Cross is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Provodnikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cross has managed to get both his arms back between Provodnikov's legs - danger averted.
Cross is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Provodnikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Provodnikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Provodnikov controlling the position.
Cross is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Provodnikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cross's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cross's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Provodnikov.#T3#
Cross is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cross passes Provodnikov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Cross seems to be working for a kimura but Provodnikov defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Cross is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Cross seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Provodnikov for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Provodnikov sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross controlling the pace.
Cross passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cross (5) vs (0) Provodnikov#T5#
Cross controlling the pace for now.
Provodnikov tries to reverse the position but Cross maintains control.
Provodnikov stops Cross from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cross looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Provodnikov tries to lock up and control but Cross gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cross mounts Provodnikov! Really nice guard pass there!
Provodnikov tries to hold on but Cross pushes him away.
Cross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Provodnikov tries to hold on but Cross pushes him away.
Cross wants to take Provodnikov's back but he can't do it this time.
Cross looking to control but Provodnikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Provodnikov is working to get back to half guard.
Provodnikov tries to hold on but Cross pushes him away. #T8#
Cross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Provodnikov wants to control but Cross is having none of it.
Cross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Provodnikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Provodnikov wants to control but Cross is having none of it.#SUB#
Cross swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Provodnikov is now in Cross's guard. A big mistake from Cross there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cross (5) vs (2) Provodnikov#T9#
Provodnikov wants to pass the guard but Cross is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cross holds on and takes a little breather.
Provodnikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cross is retaining full guard.
Cross pulls Provodnikov in to control the position. #T10#
Provodnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cross swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Provodnikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Provodnikov controlling from the top position.
Cross is pulling down on Provodnikov's head to control his posture.
Provodnikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cross continues to stall.#T11#
Provodnikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross looking for a sweep. Not yet Cross, not yet.
Cross seems keen to control Provodnikov's posture.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Provodnikov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cross is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cross (7) vs (2) Provodnikov#T12#
Cross tries to free his leg and advance position but Provodnikov is retaining full 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. #T13##T14#
Cross is pushing down on Provodnikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Provodnikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Cross has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cross wants to free his trapped foot but Provodnikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Cross seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cross takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Simon Cross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Simon Cross! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mawashi Geri!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Geri fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Geri forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Cross turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cross manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cross (4) vs (0) Geri
Geri being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geri can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Cross has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Geri is trying to get back to half guard.
Cross is staying tight to Geri's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Geri is trying to improve his position.
Cross controls the position.#SUB#
Cross tries for a kimura but Geri is defending well. #SUB#
Cross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
Cross is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Geri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cross controlling the position. #SUB#
Cross tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Cross content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
What's Geri going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Geri struggling a bit here.
Cross controls the position.#T4#
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Geri gets back to half guard.
Cross perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Geri wants to control but Cross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cross trying to control the pace.
Cross prevents Geri from improving his position.#T5#
Cross controlling the pace.
Cross seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Geri for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Cross is trying to work for a kimura but Geri is defending well.
Geri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cross is working away from the top position though.
Geri manages to get to full guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Geri 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.
Geri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cross (4) vs (2) Geri
Geri trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross wants to improve his position but instead Geri has moved into half guard.
Cross is doing well to control the position and prevent Geri from advancing to side control.
Geri wants to pass the guard but Cross is defending well. #T7#
Geri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cross does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Geri prevents Cross from improving his position.
Cross is staying active underneath Geri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cross works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cross working a defensive guard but Geri manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cross (4) vs (5) Geri
Geri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Cross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Cross is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Cross tries to bench press Geri off him but Geri keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Cross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Geri is looking to take a break and control but Cross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Geri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Geri slows the pace down.
It looks like Geri might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T9#
Who's going to make the next move?
Geri controlling from side mount.
Cross is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Geri staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Cross is looking for a sweep.
Geri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Cross manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cross preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Geri sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Geri prevents Cross from improving his position.
Cross trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Geri is working for a kimura but Cross is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12#
Cross is trying to get back to full guard.
Cross is controlling Geri's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cross wants to improve his position but Geri is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Geri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Geri prevents Cross from improving his position.#T13#
Cross is looking to control Geri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cross avoid being mounted?
Cross moves into full guard.
Cross controls Geri momentarily but Geri frees himself.
Cross controlling the position.#T14#
Geri trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Geri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Geri stands and throws Cross's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cross (4) vs (8) Geri
Cross is looking for a sweep.
Cross manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cross (6) vs (8) Geri
Geri is controlling Cross's trapped leg to prevent Cross from advancing to side control.
Geri trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Geri wins on points by 8 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Bob! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Simon Cross!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bob shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cross but Cross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cross tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bob has a takedown stuffed.
Bob shoots in looking for a takedown. Cross tries to sprawl out of it but Bob keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cross is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bob's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bob (0) vs (2) Cross#SUB#
Bob looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bob (0) vs (5) Cross
Cross wants to take Bob's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Bob is looking to improve his position but Cross isn't that keen on the idea.
Cross controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bob tries to get out of the position.#T2##SUB2#
Cross quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Cross but it's paid off an Bob is forced to tap! Nice work by Cross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Cross! |
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