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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James The Croc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puukko Punkkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James The Croc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 cm
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283 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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225 cm
23
250 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James The Croc! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Puukko Punkkari! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Croc shoots in and drives through. Punkkari sprawls well. Punkkari misses with a two punch combination.
The Croc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Punkkari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Nice takedown defense from Punkkari. No joy for The Croc on that attempt. No joy there for Punkkari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Punkkari scores with a leg kick.
Punkkari throws a right and a left that The Croc avoids nicely. Punkkari throws a right and a left that both miss. A low kick from The Croc is predictable there and Punkkari counters with a good low kick that The Croc was not able to check. A nice combination there by Punkkari.
Punkkari scores with a push kick. Punkkari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Croc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Croc closes the distance looking to clinch and The Croc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sloppy strikes from The Croc. Those never looked like landing. Punkkari throws a right hand that The Croc ducks under and follows up with a left that The Croc also avoids with ease. Punkkari scores with a decent looking hook. Punkkari cracks the inside of The Croc's front leg. Punkkari misses with a two punch combination.
Punkkari goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Punkkari misses with a few strikes there.
Punkkari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Puukko Punkkari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Punkkari scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Punkkari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Croc throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Punkkari moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Punkkari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Punkkari scores with a nice head shot. Puukko Punkkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Punkkari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Croc ducks right into an uppercut from Punkkari. Punkkari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Croc. Punkkari scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The Croc avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Croc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The Croc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Punkkari counters with a three punch combo that has The Croc backing up. The Croc nods at Punkkari to acknowledge the strikes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James The Croc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Punkkari. Punkkari is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. The Croc is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Punkkari. Punkkari lands with a kick to the temple. The Croc shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Punkkari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. The Croc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for The Croc. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. The Croc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Punkkari counters with a low kick, right behind The Croc 's knee. Punkkari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Croc tries for a takedown but Punkkari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Punkkari lands a head kick. The Croc smiles back at him and beckons him forward. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Punkkari fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Croc shoots for a double leg takedown but Punkkari sprawls well. He's pushed The Croc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The Croc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Punkkari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Croc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Punkkari defends it nicely. Punkkari is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Punkkari lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Punkkari throws a head kick that half lands.
Punkkari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice straight punches there by Punkkari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Punkkari. The Croc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Punkkari defends it nicely. The Croc avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puukko Punkkari dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Punkkari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Punkkari slips under a jab. A right-left combo lands from Punkkari. Punkkari scores with a hook. The Croc with a lazy takedown attempt and Punkkari counters with a two punch combo. Punkkari misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Croc shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Croc was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The Croc breaks from Punkkari's wrist control and lands an elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The Croc punishing his opponent with strikes. The Croc putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Punkkari is rocked! Punkkari taking shots to the head. Punkkari is still in real trouble! Can The Croc finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round. The Croc postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Punkkari badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of The Croc around the waist but The Croc pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! The Croc is the winner by TKO! The Croc jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James The Croc!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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