PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Alexander
vs
Cro Cop

182 cm
21
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
183 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cro Cop but Cro Cop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cro Cop moves in looking to clinch but Alexander pushes him off.

Alexander is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cro Cop's half guard.
Still in half guard, Alexander seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cro Cop flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cro Cop misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cro Cop misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cro Cop lands with a few short shots to the body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander works his way into full mount!
Alexander blocks Cro Cop's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cro Cop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alexander takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cro Cop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexander has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander looking to control but Cro Cop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alexander content just to control the position here.
Cro Cop is desperately trying to improve his position but Alexander has a good base and remains in mount.
Alexander looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cro Cop throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Alexander tries to control but Cro Cop wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alexander cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cro Cop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexander looking to finish Cro Cop with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cro Cop!
Cro Cop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cro Cop is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cro Cop throwing hammer fists to the chest of Alexander. What's that going to do exactly?
Alexander controlling the position easily from mount.
Cro Cop is trying desperately to improve position.
Cro Cop is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alexander controlling the position easily from mount.
Alexander with shots to the head and body - Cro Cop looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alexander blocks Cro Cop's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop is in a horrible position here. Alexander smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alexander tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cro Cop flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Alexander sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Scott Alexander just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cro Cop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alexander avoids it really well and circles away.
Cro Cop looks gassed!

Alexander clinches.
Cro Cop is trying to force a seperation but Alexander has the dominant position.

Alexander manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alexander is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cro Cop is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cro Cop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Alexander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cro Cop is working Alexander over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Cro Cop is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Alexander has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cro Cop is looking to defend but Alexander has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cro Cop! Alexander pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cro Cop taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Alexander!