PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Cro op (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Hazelwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Cro op could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lee Hazelwood's chin.

Cro op
vs
Hazelwood

185 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Cro op!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Hazelwood!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazelwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cro op.
Cro op misses with an uppercut.
Cro op throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Hazelwood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cro op manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hazelwood postures up.
Hazelwood wants to pass the guard but Cro op is keeping the position.
Hazelwood preventing the sweep.
Cro op trying to keep a closed guard but Hazelwood is proving a slippery customer.
Hazelwood looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hazelwood is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hazelwood trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cro op's guard.
Cro op looking for a sweep. Not yet Cro op, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cro op keeping full guard, as Hazelwood tries to pass.
Hazelwood postures up.

Hazelwood drops back looking for a leg! Cro op is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cro op manages to kick Hazelwood off! Hazelwood jumps back into Cro op's guard.

Hazelwood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hazelwood wants to control from the top but Cro op keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cro op wants to sweep but no luck.
Hazelwood looking to pass the guard.
Cro op not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cro op looking for a sweep. Not yet Cro op, not yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hazelwood fails with the takedown.
Hazelwood shoots in looking for a takedown but Cro op manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hazelwood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cro op misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro op throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hazelwood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cro op as he avoids it easily.
Mirko Cro op has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Hazelwood.
Horrible takedown by Hazelwood or perhaps it was just good defense by Cro op which made him look bad.
Hazelwood moves forwards but Cro op connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cro op lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazelwood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cro op but Cro op pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hazelwood fails with the takedown.
Hazelwood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cro op pinned against the cage. Cro op gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazelwood closes the distance and clinches up with Cro op, looking for a takedown. Hazelwood pushes Cro op against the cage but Cro op circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cro op takes a swing at Hazelwood's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hazelwood.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hazelwood blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Cro op.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazelwood has a takedown stuffed.
Cro op cracks the inside of Hazelwood's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazelwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hazelwood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mirko Cro op has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Hazelwood.
Cro op scores with a decent looking hook.
Hazelwood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cro op takes a swing at Hazelwood's ribcage but misses.
Cro op misses with a wild body shot.
Cro op throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hazelwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cro op throws a head kick but Hazelwood moves out of range.
Hazelwood has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro op lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cro op lands with a nice body kick.
Cro op stuns Hazelwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cro op connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cro op lunges at Hazelwood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hazelwood's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazelwood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cro op jabs at Hazelwood's body.
Cro op scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazelwood shoots in but no luck this time.
Hazelwood slips under a jab from Cro op.
Cro op misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Cro op dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hazelwood shoots in but Cro op avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cro op tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee Hazelwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cro op throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cro op misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazelwood shoots in for a double leg but Cro op sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazelwood avoids a kick to the body.
Cro op misses with a wild body shot.
Cro op throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazelwood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cro op throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cro op tries to bum rush Hazelwood with a series of wild strikes but Hazelwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cro op tries to land a front kick but Hazelwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee Hazelwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice defenses there by Hazelwood.
Hazelwood shoots for a double leg takedown but Cro op sprawls well. He's pushed Hazelwood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mirko Cro op has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Hazelwood.
Hazelwood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cro op defends it nicely.
Cro op takes a swing at Hazelwood's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro op thows a body kick. Hazelwood tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hazelwood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cro op as he avoids it easily.
Cro op lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazelwood shoots in for a takedown but Cro op shows good takedown defense.
Hazelwood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cro op sprawls well. Cro op wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hazelwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Cro op slaps away a takedown attempt from Hazelwood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hazelwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cro op misses the shot to the body.
Cro op throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cro op throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Cro op showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cro op, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Cro op!