PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djoser Rei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Cropp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rei
vs
Cropp

191 cm
29
238 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

209 cm
23
290 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djoser Rei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karol Cropp!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cropp swings for the body but Rei moves out of range.
Rei tries a head kick but it misses.
Rei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cropp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rei.
Nice cross by Rei.
A big right from Rei misses.
Cropp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rei moves away.
Rei throws a wild body kick that Cropp sees coming a mile off.
Djoser Rei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cropp ducks under a wild hook from Rei.
Rei swings for the body but Cropp moves out of range.

Cropp looking to score a takedown here. Rei is defending well but Cropp drives through and ends up in Rei's guard.
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!
Cropp 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.
Rei has Cropp pulled in close to control his posture.
Cropp is in close to Rei's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cropp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cropp is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cropp throws a big elbow that misses.
Cropp trying to control but Rei is working from the bottom.
Cropp controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cropp is looking to work some ground and pound but Rei has wrist control.
Cropp content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cropp postures up in Rei's guard and throws a big left but Rei blocks it.
Cropp trying to control the position from guard on top but Rei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Karol Cropp was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cropp blocks a jab.
Rei connects with a leg kick. Cropp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rei 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 Cropp has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cropp and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cropp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rei on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rei bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cropp moves out of range as Rei throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from Rei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rei. Cropp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rei throws a series of punches but Cropp avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rei throws a combination that misses

and Cropp counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cropp content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cropp slips a nice elbow through Rei's hands, connecting with Rei's forehead.
Rei is looking for a sweep. Cropp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cropp scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cropp lands with a punch from half guard.
Cropp perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rei is looking to improve his position.
Rei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cropp passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cropp with good strikes from the mount here!
Cropp looking to control but Rei is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cropp takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rei blocking the ground and pound.

Cropp is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rei has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rei is trying desperately to improve position.
Cropp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cropp looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Cropp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cropp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rei throws a leg kick that misses.
Rei tries to land a front kick but Cropp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Cropp throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rei tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cropp is in Rei's guard.
Cropp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cropp wants to control from the top but Rei keeps moving.
Rei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cropp wants to control from the top but Rei keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rei is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Cropp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cropp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rei is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cropp trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cropp slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cropp is looking for a sweep. Rei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rei tries to stand and escape but Cropp is controlling the position.
Rei trying to control the action but Cropp is working from the bottom.
Rei prevents Cropp from improving his position.
Rei wants to control but Cropp is keeping him busy.
Cropp is looking for a sweep. Rei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Cropp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rei pulls his head out easily.
Rei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cropp on the ground.
Cropp trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cropp keeps working.
Rei wants to pass the guard but Cropp is defending well.
Cropp trying to hold on to Rei's head to control him but Rei postures up.
Cropp wants to sweep but Rei has passed to side control!
Cropp regains half guard.

Cropp has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Rei. Oh but Cropp has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Rei goes limp - he's gone! Cropp jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karol Cropp!
Karol Cropp is the new heavyweight champion!
Karol Cropp bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.