PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crocop might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wild Boys. 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.

Crocop
vs
Thompson

187 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

211 cm
22
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thompson moves into the clinch.

Thompson jumps into guard, dragging Crocop to the mat.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crocop prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crocop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crocop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson looks gassed!
Crocop stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Crocop controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crocop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crocop.
Crocop trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.

Crocop gets to his feet. Thompson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Crocop moves out of range of the body kick from Thompson.
Crocop scores with a head kick.
Crocop throws a head kick that Thompson semi-blocks.
Thompson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crocop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Crocop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crocop lands a with a good body shot.
Crocop thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Crocop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crocop.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crocop - that will leave a mark!
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocop scores with a jab to the body.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Thompson misses
and Crocop counters with a solid body kick.
Crocop stalks Thompson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thompson's face. Thompson staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocop throws a head kick that Thompson semi-blocks.
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Crocop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crocop lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Crocop shows good takedown defense.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Crocop counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Mirko Crocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Crocop, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Crocop against the cage but Crocop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crocop throws a one two combo.
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crocop counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Crocop counters with a nice body kick.
Thompson throws a head kick but Crocop moves out of range.
Thompson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson lands a left and a right that sends Crocop crashing to the canvas! Thompson dives into mount looking to finish!

Crocop is rocked!
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!
Thompson landing punches.
Oh Crocop is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson wants to take Crocop's back but he can't do it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Thompson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crocop avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thompson.

Thompson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Thompson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Thompson working for a submission but Crocop is keeping him at bay.
Crocop seems to have got his legs back now.
Crocop is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson with a couple of short strikes.
Crocop tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.

Thompson is working for a guillotine from mount but Crocop frees his head quite easily.

Thompson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Crocop can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thompson goes for an armbar but Crocop turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Crocop.
Crocop won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.

Thompson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Crocop is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Thompson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Crocop's back instead.
Crocop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crocop manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thompson's guard. Nice work there by Crocop.

Thompson working for a triangle but Crocop defends it easily.
Crocop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crocop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thompson steps into range and cracks Crocop with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Crocop flops backwards and Thompson dives into his guard looking to finish!

It looks like Mirko Crocop has been cut.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson passes Crocop's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Crocop looking for submissions off his back.

Thompson is looking for a kimura but Crocop is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thompson to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocop moves into full guard.
Thompson advances to half guard.

Thompson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crocop is just riding it out for now. Thompson eventually gives up the hold.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Crocop is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.
Thompson is thwarting Crocop's attempts to control the position.
Thompson prevents Crocop from improving his position.

Thompson wants to work for an arm triangle but Crocop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thompson is looking to pass Crocop's guard but actually Crocop recovers to full guard.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thompson is putting a hurting on Crocop here, landing some big shots from side control.
Thompson works to advance to full mount. Crocop defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Thompson looking for a guillotine from mount but Crocop is having none of it.
Crocop has given up his back here. Will Thompson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Crocop tries to break free.

Thompson has got one arm under Crocop's chin. This could be trouble... Crocop trying to control the other hand but Thompson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Crocop has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stu Thompson!