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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Krukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Cropp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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280 lbs
20 - 3 - 0 |
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209 cm
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290 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Krukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karol Cropp!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krukowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cropp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cropp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Krukowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kevin Krukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cropp scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Kevin Krukowski has been cut.
Krukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Cropp is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krukowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Cropp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krukowski defends it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Krukowski. That snapped Cropp's head back.
Krukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Cropp is just out of range.
Cropp feints the counter takedown.
Krukowski stuns Cropp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krukowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cropp pinned against the cage. Cropp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krukowski misses with a wild body shot.
And Cropp tries to counter it with a takedown but Krukowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Krukowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crunch! Krukowski slams his shin into Cropp's torso.
Krukowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cropp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krukowski.
Cropp changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krukowski throws out a loose jab but Cropp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cropp feints the counter takedown.
Krukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Krukowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE University of Hard Knocks in the buildup to the fight.
Cropp closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krukowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Krukowski is not content to let Cropp control the position.
Cropp is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cropp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cropp wants to work for an arm triangle but Krukowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cropp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cropp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cropp is trying to control. Krukowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krukowski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cropp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cropp thows a huge punch but Krukowski dodges it nicely.
Krukowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cropp.
Cropp trying to control from half guard but Krukowski is working away.
Cropp wants to pass the guard but Krukowski is defending well.
Cropp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cropp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krukowski trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krukowski is looking to wear down Cropp with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Krukowski misses with a few strikes there.
Krukowski throws a good cross that connects.
Cropp takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Krukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Cropp.
Krukowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cropp's guard.
Krukowski is stalling in the full guard.
Cropp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krukowski defends it easily.
Cropp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krukowski is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Krukowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Krukowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krukowski misses with an uppercut. Cropp saw that one coming.
Cropp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krukowski defends well and Cropp ends up having to push Krukowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cropp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Krukowski trying to control but Cropp postures up.
Cropp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krukowski defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krukowski is looking to control Cropp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krukowski avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cropp thows a huge punch but Krukowski dodges it nicely.
Cropp looks to land a strike but Krukowski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cropp trying to control the position from guard on top but Krukowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krukowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cropp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krukowski controlling Cropp's posture.
Krukowski trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cropp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krukowski under the eye.
Cropp looks to land a combination. Krukowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krukowski throws a body punch but Cropp moves out of range.
Krukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cropp was well out of range. Poor timing from Krukowski.
Krukowski takes a swing at Cropp's ribcage but misses.
Krukowski misses with a hook.
Krukowski wants to land a leg kick but Cropp is out of range.
And Cropp tries to counter it with a takedown but Krukowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Krukowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Cropp counters with a single leg into guard. Krukowski didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krukowski has momentary wrist control but Cropp slips an elbow through the middle.
Krukowski keeping full guard, as Cropp tries to pass.
Cropp wants to control from the top but Krukowski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cropp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cropp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cropp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cropp postures up in Krukowski's guard and throws a big left but Krukowski blocks it.
Cropp trying to control but Krukowski is working from the bottom.
Cropp connects with a couple of short punches.
Cropp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cropp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krukowski seems keen to control Cropp's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cropp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cropp takes one to the side of the head.
Cropp misses with a wild body shot.
Krukowski misses with a body shot.
Krukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krukowski tests Cropp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krukowski jabs at Cropp's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krukowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Cropp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Krukowski's cut.
That's time! Krukowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Krukowski throws a big shot that misses.
Cropp moves forwards but Krukowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krukowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krukowski throws a head kick that misses.
Kevin Krukowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Cropp misses with a body shot.
Cropp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krukowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krukowski throws a looping overhand right but Cropp ducks down to avoid it.
Cropp with the counter takedown but Krukowski avoids it easily.
Krukowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krukowski lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cropp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krukowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krukowski scores with a hook to the body. Cropp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Krukowski.
Krukowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Krukowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee asks Krukowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Krukowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cropp gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cropp tries to hold on but Krukowski postures up.
Cropp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cropp is squirming around, avoiding Krukowski's attempts to control the action.
Cropp is working to get back to half guard.
Cropp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cropp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Krukowski content just to control the position here.
Cropp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cropp is refusing to be controlled, as Krukowski sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cropp moves into full guard.
Cropp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krukowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cropp looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krukowski passes into half guard.
Cropp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cropp manages to get to full guard.
Krukowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cropp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krukowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krukowski postures up.
Krukowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cropp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krukowski has managed to get both his arms back between Cropp's legs - danger averted.
Cropp is trying to keep Krukowski in close.
Cropp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krukowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cropp keeping moving, preventing Krukowski from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krukowski wants to pass the guard but Cropp is keeping the position.
Krukowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Krukowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krukowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Krukowski!
Kevin Krukowski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Modern Wear Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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