PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Crocker (ranked 5574 p4p, 622 weight class) and Marco Aurelio (ranked 5793 p4p, 643 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Crocker
vs
Aurelio

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Crocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocker misses with a series of wild punches.
Aurelio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crocker tries to avoid it but Aurelio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crocker to the ground. Crocker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aurelio shoots in but Crocker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crocker misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Crocker. No joy for Aurelio on that attempt.
Jim Crocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Aurelio.
Crocker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aurelio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aurelio throws a one two combo.
Crocker misses with a double jab.
Jim Crocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crocker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aurelio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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!
Crocker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Aurelio moves into the clinch.
Crocker has had enough of the clinch but Aurelio keeps him there for the moment.

Crocker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aurelio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Marco Aurelio has been cut.
Crocker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Aurelio moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocker has had enough of the clinch but Aurelio keeps him there for the moment.
Aurelio has Crocker pressed against the cage, preventing Crocker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aurelio is looking for a takedown.
Crocker is looking to break free of the clinch but Aurelio has double underhooks.
Crocker is trying to break the clinch but Aurelio is controlling him.
Crocker gets underhooks to prevent Aurelio's takedown attempt.
Aurelio is struggling to control the position.
Aurelio fails to pull guard.

Crocker breaks from the clinch.
Aurelio dodges the punch combination from Crocker.
Aurelio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crocker as he jumps to the side.
Aurelio looks winded!
Crocker throws a combination that misses
and Aurelio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crocker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocker throws a combination that misses
and Aurelio counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Crocker as Aurelio shoots in.
A punch combination from Crocker misses.
Aurelio tries to counter with a clinch but Crocker shakes him off and moves away.
No joy there for Crocker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crocker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crocker misses with a double jab
and Aurelio counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Aurelio - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Crocker. Those never looked like landing.
Crocker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aurelio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crocker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aurelio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crocker looks to land a combination but Aurelio avoids it well.
Aurelio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crocker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crocker misses with the combination.
Aurelio throws a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aurelio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crocker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jim Crocker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crocker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crocker wants it to stay on the feet.
Crocker looks to land a combination but Aurelio avoids it well.
Crocker throws a nice looking combination but Aurelio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Crocker as Aurelio shoots in.
No luck for Aurelio with that takedown attempt.
Crocker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crocker misses with a double jab
and Aurelio counters with a series of strikes. Crocker will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Crocker misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aurelio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crocker.
Aurelio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelio fails with a takedown attempt.
Crocker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Crocker. Those never looked like landing.
Crocker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aurelio counters with a stiff right hand.
Crocker misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Crocker scores with a four punch combination!
Crocker looks to land a combination but Aurelio avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Aurelio. That snapped Crocker's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Crocker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Aurelio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Crocker throws a right and a left that Aurelio avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aurelio or perhaps it was just good defense by Crocker, which made it look bad.
Crocker throws a right hand that Aurelio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelio also avoids with ease.
Jim Crocker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crocker misses with a wild combination.
Crocker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aurelio looks for a takedown but Crocker sprawls well.
Crocker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Aurelio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Crocker. Those never looked like landing.
Crocker throws a combination that misses
and Aurelio counters with a right hand to the body.
Aurelio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocker misses with a double jab

and Aurelio moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio scores with a hook to the body.

Crocker manages to break the clinch.
Crocker throws a left and a right that both miss

and Aurelio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aurelio.

Crocker breaks from the clinch.
Jim Crocker is winning the standup battle so far.
Aurelio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crocker as he jumps to the side.
Jim Crocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Aurelio.
Crocker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crocker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aurelio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aurelio wants to land a leg kick but Crocker is out of range.
Crocker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Aurelio clinches up against the cage.
Aurelio is trying to pull guard but Crocker has him pressed against the cage.

Crocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crocker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crocker throws a right and a left that Aurelio avoids nicely.
Aurelio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crocker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aurelio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio fails to land the takedown.
Aurelio dodges the punch combination from Crocker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crocker misses with a double jab
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aurelio dives in for a single leg takedown but Crocker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crocker!
Aurelio dodges the punch combination from Crocker.
Crocker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Aurelio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crocker, pushing him back against the cage.

Crocker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crocker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aurelio circles away quickly and effectively.
And Aurelio tries to counter it with a takedown but Crocker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aurelio throws a combination. Crocker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Aurelio closes the distance and pushes Crocker back into the cage.

Crocker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crocker misses with a wild combination.
Aurelio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crocker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aurelio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aurelio shoots in but Crocker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aurelio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crocker fails to land with a series of punches.
Aurelio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crocker avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aurelio feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crocker throws a right hand that Aurelio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelio also avoids with ease.
Aurelio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crocker misses with a few strikes there.
Crocker falls off balance throwing a combination

and Aurelio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crocker tries to break free but Aurelio pushes him back against the cage.
Aurelio prevents Crocker from breaking the clinch.
Aurelio jumps guard but Crocker stands there with Aurelio around his waist. Aurelio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Crocker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crocker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aurelio is looking for the big counter here.
Crocker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Aurelio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Crocker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marco Aurelio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Crocker misses with a combination
and Aurelio counters with a left to the body.

Aurelio instigates a clinch.
Crocker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aurelio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aurelio wants to get back to striking at distance but Crocker won't allow it.

Crocker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crocker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crocker tries to bum rush Aurelio with a series of wild strikes but Aurelio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crocker looks to land a combination but Aurelio avoids it well.
Aurelio fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aurelio moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aurelio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crocker pulls his leg out and moves away.

Aurelio forces Crocker back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio has Crocker pressed against the cage, preventing Crocker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crocker is trying to break free.
Aurelio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crocker has him pressed against the cage.

Crocker manages to break the clinch.
Crocker misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Crocker. Those never looked like landing.
Crocker misses with a few strikes there.
Aurelio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crocker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aurelio counters with a straight right hand.

Crocker tries to keep at a distance but Aurelio has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Crocker's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio has Crocker pressed against the cage, preventing Crocker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aurelio tries for a takedown but Crocker manages to get underhooks.
Jim Crocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Aurelio.

Crocker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aurelio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocker throws a right hand that Aurelio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelio also avoids with ease.
Crocker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Aurelio counters by moving into the clinch.
Crocker is trying to break the clinch but Aurelio is controlling him.
Aurelio tries to break free but Crocker pushes him back against the cage.
Crocker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aurelio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crocker smiles and moves away.
Aurelio dodges the punch combination from Crocker.
Aurelio feints the counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocker throws a combination that misses
and Aurelio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crocker misses with a two punch combination.
Crocker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Aurelio counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocker has had enough of the clinch but Aurelio keeps him there for the moment.
Aurelio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crocker has had enough of the clinch but Aurelio keeps him there for the moment.

Crocker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crocker misses with the combination.
Aurelio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crocker misses with the combination.

Aurelio gets a clinch.
Aurelio slowing the pace effectively.
Crocker is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crocker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crocker falls off balance throwing a combination

and Aurelio moves into the clinch.

Crocker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crocker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crocker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crocker misses with a combination
and Aurelio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crocker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aurelio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crocker thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Aurelio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crocker's half guard.
Crocker tries to kick Aurelio off in order to stand up. Aurelio Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Crocker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Marco Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Aurelio.
I think Crocker 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Crocker!