PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bingo Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Big Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Crocop
vs
Big Country

190 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
263 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bingo 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, Roy Big Country!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Country shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crocop as he avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Crocop both land. Nice combination.
Big Country shoots for a double leg takedown but Crocop sprawls well. He's pushed Big Country's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crocop lands a glancing blow to the side of Big Country's head.
Big Country takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crocop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crocop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crocop cracks Big Country with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Big Country fails with a takedown attempt.
Bingo Crocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Big Country.
Crocop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Crocop.
Crocop looks to land a combination but Big Country avoids it well.
Big Country takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crocop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crocop throws a head kick that half lands.
Crocop lands with an uppercut that bounces Big Country off the cage and back into rage.
Crocop lands a glancing blow to the side of Big Country's head.
Crocop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Big Country fails with a takedown attempt.
Bingo Crocop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crocop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocop throws a head kick but Big Country moves out of range.
Crocop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crocop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bingo Crocop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Country throws a lazy right hand but Crocop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crocop scores with a jab.
Crocop throws a nice looking combination but Big Country bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Crocop misses the target.
Crocop misses with an uppercut.
Crocop is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Country will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crocop is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Big Country.
Big Country drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Big Country shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crocop pinned against the cage. Crocop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crocop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crocop throws a lazy right hand but Big Country sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crocop cracks Big Country with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Big Country is trying desperately to land a takedown but Crocop is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Big Country.
Big Country shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crocop as he avoids it easily.
Big Country fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Big Country scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Bingo Crocop has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Crocop. No joy for Big Country on that attempt.
Big Country takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crocop misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bingo Crocop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bingo Crocop's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Big Country fails to land the takedown.
Crocop lands a nice looking kick to the body. Big Country takes a step back to recover.
Crocop throws a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Crocop.
Bingo Crocop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Big Country.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Country fails with the takedown.
Bingo Crocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Big Country.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crocop scores with a decent looking hook.
Big Country takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crocop scores with a jab.
Big Country avoids the head kick by Crocop.
Big Country fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Big Country throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses.
Big Country finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crocop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Big Country shoots in but Crocop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crocop misses with a looping right.
Crocop throws out a loose jab but Big Country uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Big Country.
Big Country fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Big Country closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crocop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Big Country.
Crocop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Big Country.
Crocop with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Crocop.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Big Country will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Big Country shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crocop sprawls well. Crocop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Big Country gets slowly back to his feet.
Big Country blocks a head kick by Crocop.
Big Country tries for a takedown but Crocop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crocop lands a head shot.
Big Country avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bingo Crocop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bingo Crocop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Big Country changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crocop tries to avoid it but Big Country manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crocop to the ground. Crocop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crocop lands with a kick to the temple. Big Country shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Big Country changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crocop tries to avoid it but Big Country manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crocop to the ground. Crocop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Big Country with that takedown attempt.
Bingo Crocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Big Country.
Big Country takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Country shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crocop defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick from Crocop lands but Big Country takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crocop misses with a straight right.
Big Country fails to land the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crocop, as that shot connected.
Big Country walks forward, straight into a front kick from Crocop.

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.
Crocop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Big Country.
Crocop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crocop throws a nice head kick!
Big Country shoots for a takedown but Crocop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Big Country shoots in for a takedown but Crocop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Big Country steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crocop.
Big Country shoots for a double leg takedown but Crocop sprawls well. He's pushed Big Country's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bingo Crocop is winning the standup battle so far.
Big Country swings for the body but Crocop moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Big Country slips a straight right by Crocop.
Big Country tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crocop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Big Country somewhat.
Crocop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Big Country's hands.
Crocop lunges at Big Country with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Big Country's hand.
Nice sprawl there from Crocop as Big Country shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Big Country is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crocop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Big Country avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crocop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crocop wants it to stay on the feet.
Crocop scores with a jab.
Roy Big Country has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big Country throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crocop's waist but Crocop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Big Country off to one side.
Crocop feints and then cracks Big Country's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Big Country down.
Bingo Crocop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Crocop.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bingo Crocop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crocop has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bingo Crocop!