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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirco Crokopovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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210 lbs
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28
210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirco Crokopovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Hands!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crokopovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crokopovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hands misses with a looping right.
Hands tries to clinch but Crokopovich moves out of range.
Crokopovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No luck for Hands with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Hands will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hands connects with a right hand. Crokopovich shakes it off.
Crokopovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hands counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hands tries to clinch but Crokopovich is having none of it.
Crokopovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hands counters with a left and a right that hurts Crokopovich! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Hands jumps into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hands controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Hands might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eddie Hands wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hands misses with a left hand
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Hands will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crokopovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
Crokopovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eddie Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich throws a right and a left that Hands avoids nicely.
Hands tries to clinch up but Crokopovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Hands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hands misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Hands dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hands throws a nice looking combination but Crokopovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hands manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crokopovich on his heels. He'll look to pass Crokopovich's guard now, I'm sure.
Hands slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hands tries to stand but Crokopovich is controlling from the bottom.
Hands trying to control the position from guard on top but Crokopovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands wants to stand but Crokopovich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crokopovich is keeping the position for now.
Eddie Hands has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Crokopovich throws a combination that misses
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Hands. Those never looked like landing.
Crokopovich throws a right hand that Hands ducks under and follows up with a left that Hands also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich misses with a double jab
and Crokopovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mirco Crokopovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crokopovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hands circles away quickly and effectively.
Hands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crokopovich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crokopovich throws a right hand that Hands ducks under and follows up with a left that Hands also avoids with ease.
Eddie Hands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hands throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands shoots in for a takedown but Crokopovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crokopovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hands counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hands throws the left hand but Crokopovich avoids the punch easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hands!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hands throws a lazy uppercut
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Hands showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hands misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hands misses with a lunging right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Hands.
Crokopovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crokopovich misses with a double jab
and Hands counters with a series of strikes. Crokopovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mirco Crokopovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crokopovich throws a nice looking combination but Hands bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hands has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hands tries to clinch but Crokopovich is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Crokopovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crokopovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands looks to land a right hand but Crokopovich moved out of range.
Crokopovich misses with a combination
and Hands counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crokopovich throws a nice looking combination but Hands bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crokopovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich blocks a jab.
Hands tries for a takedown but Crokopovich circles away easily
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Hands lands with a hook. Crokopovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hands.
Eddie Hands is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hands throws a head kick but Crokopovich moves out of range.
Crokopovich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hands lands with a good body shot.
Mirco Crokopovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hands is looking to clinch but Crokopovich is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Hands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hands has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Hands!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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