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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turner Crocop (ranked 2584 p4p, 22611 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 299 p4p, 502 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crocop might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cro Cop. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of , Turner Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 90 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crocop throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Pudzianowski avoids a kick to the body.
Pudzianowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crocop throws a series of punches but Pudzianowski avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski is looking to chop away at Crocop's legs.
Crocop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crocop blocks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crocop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pudzianowski moves away.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Crocop's leg but Crocop calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop checks it.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Crocop checks it.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and Pudzianowski moves out of range easily.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and Pudzianowski moves out of range easily.
Turner Crocop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Crocop blocks the low kick.
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Crocop moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
Some bone on bone action there as Crocop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crocop.
Crocop checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Crocop throws a series of punches but Pudzianowski avoids them all with ease.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Crocop's knee but Crocop avoids it well.
Crocop throws a head kick but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Crocop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pudzianowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop moved away.
A leg kick checked by Crocop.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Crocop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Crocop checks a leg kick nicely.
Pudzianowski with a nice calf kick.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Crocop checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Crocop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crocop checks a leg kick.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Crocop blocks the low kick.
Crocop tried to score with a low kick but Pudzianowski checks it.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pudzianowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Crocop down by chopping away at his legs.
Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crocop is out of range.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Crocop's knee but Crocop avoids it well.
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!
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocop checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Crocop.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop moved away.
Crocop looks to land a right hand but Pudzianowski moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Pudzianowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crocop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pudzianowski.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Crocop throws a head kick but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Crocop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crocop loads up on a big right hand but Pudzianowski slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Pudzianowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Crocop checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
A head kick misses from Crocop.
A low kick from Pudzianowski misses
and Crocop finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pudzianowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pudzianowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crocop is looking to wear down Pudzianowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pudzianowski is looking to chop away at Crocop's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Crocop's knee but Crocop avoids it well.
Pudzianowski clinches up against the cage.
Crocop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pudzianowski pulls Crocop into guard.
Pudzianowski has a closed guard, preventing Crocop from standing up.
Crocop decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pudzianowski wants to land a leg kick but Crocop is out of range.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crocop looks to land a combination but Pudzianowski avoids it well.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crocop checks it well.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Crocop checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Turner Crocop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Crocop moves out of range easily.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crocop counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pudzianowski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crocop throws a head kick but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and Pudzianowski moves out of range easily.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop moved away.
Pudzianowski motions for Crocop to come forward. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crocop checks the leg kick.
Crocop throws a counter high kick but Pudzianowski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Turner Crocop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski 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 Crocop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crocop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pudzianowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crocop is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski misses with a takedown attempt - Crocop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Crocop moves out of range easily.
Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crocop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crocop is able to avoid easily.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crocop moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crocop checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski thows a leg kick but Crocop checks it
and Crocop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crocop moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski dodges the punch combination from Crocop.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there
and Crocop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crocop lands a jab.
Crocop checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crocop.
Pudzianowski wants to land a leg kick but Crocop is out of range.
Crocop is looking to counter with head kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Crocop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crocop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Crocop went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Crocop's leg but Crocop calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Crocop blocks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crocop takes a swing at Pudzianowski's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Crocop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Crocop sets himself, and Pudzianowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Crocop avoids it this time.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Crocop checks it.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Crocop blocks the low kick.
Crocop checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crocop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pudzianowski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good work by Crocop as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Pudzianowski wants to counter with a clinch but Crocop pushes him away.
Crocop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crocop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski 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 Crocop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crocop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pudzianowski takes one on the button.
Crocop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pudzianowski manages to avoid it.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crocop checks a leg kick.
Crocop misses with a two punch combination.
Pudzianowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crocop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop moved away.
Crocop lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Crocop blocks the leg kick.
Crocop went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crocop is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crocop.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a low kick but Crocop moves his leg out of the way.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner Crocop is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski motions for Crocop to come forward. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski darts in and clinches Crocop up against the cage.
Crocop breaks from the clinch.
Pudzianowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crocop is out of range and Pudzianowski settles back down.
Crocop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pudzianowski.
Crocop tries to land a leg kick but Pudzianowski saw it coming and moves away.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crocop.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Crocop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Crocop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a low kick but Crocop moves his leg out of the way.
Crocop checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
As Pudzianowski looks to move away, Crocop throws a big counter combo but Pudzianowski just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Turner Crocop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Crocop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses.
Crocop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Crocop blocks the leg kick.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crocop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pudzianowski is out of range and Crocop settles back down.
Pudzianowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Crocop's front leg with a kick but Crocop checks it.
Crocop moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski is looking to clinch but Crocop is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick as Crocop jumps back.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Crocop's knee but Crocop avoids it well.
Pudzianowski slips a straight right by Crocop.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crocop cracks Pudzianowski with a good jab.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pudzianowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Crocop.
Pudzianowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crocop tries to avoid it but Pudzianowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crocop to the ground. Crocop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there
and Crocop counters with an outside leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Crocop's knee but Crocop avoids it well.
Pudzianowski wants to land a leg kick but Crocop is out of range.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Crocop blocks a low kick nicely.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Crocop's leg but Crocop calmly moves out of range.
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Crocop moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
Pudzianowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crocop throws a counter high kick but Pudzianowski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crocop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crocop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Crocop checks it.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Good work by Crocop as he checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski motions for Crocop to come forward. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick
and Crocop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pudzianowski thinking.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Crocop misses with a wild body shot.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Crocop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Crocop was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crocop throws a looping overhand right but Pudzianowski ducks down to avoid it.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Crocop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pudzianowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crocop.
Pudzianowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Crocop is looking for a counter combo.
Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crocop checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop moved away.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Crocop down by chopping away at his legs.
Crocop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crocop appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pudzianowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crocop throws a hook to the side of Pudzianowski's head but Pudzianowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Crocop misses the target.
Crocop just misses with a punch to the body.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski 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 Crocop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crocop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crocop connects with a high kick.
Pudzianowski darts in trying to clinch
and Crocop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Crocop was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pudzianowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski 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 Crocop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crocop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pudzianowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crocop circles away.
Crocop misses the shot to the body.
Pudzianowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Crocop checks a leg kick.
Crocop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crocop checks it well.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turner Crocop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crocop, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turner Crocop!
Our winner, Turner Crocop, 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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