|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marco CroCop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jagan Xidor (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.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
225 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco CroCop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jagan Xidor!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from CroCop.
Xidor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marco CroCop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CroCop has a takedown stuffed.
Xidor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
CroCop has Xidor up against the cage in a clinch.
Xidor tries for a takedown but CroCop manages to get underhooks.
Xidor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
CroCop breaks from the clinch.
Xidor shoots for a double leg takedown but CroCop sprawls well. He's pushed Xidor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marco CroCop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jagan Xidor.
CroCop looks for a takedown but Xidor sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from CroCop misses
and Xidor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from CroCop.
CroCop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
CroCop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
CroCop throws an off balance right hand
and Xidor counters with a left and a right that stings CroCop.
Nice takedown defense from Xidor. No joy for CroCop on that attempt.
CroCop throws a head kick that misses.
Xidor stuffs the takedown.
CroCop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xidor's waist but Xidor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing CroCop off to one side.
CroCop is breathing heavily.
CroCop clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xidor tries to break free but CroCop pushes him back against the cage.
Xidor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of CroCops head.
CroCop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xidor.
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!
Xidor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by CroCop after a bit of a struggle.
Xidor stops a takedown attempt from CroCop.
Xidor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. CroCop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Xidor jumps guard and drags CroCop to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Xidor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
CroCop stops Xidor from standing up.
CroCop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xidor is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and CroCop dives into side control.
Xidor is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xidor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
CroCop moves into full mount!
Xidor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CroCop tries to control but Xidor wriggling away.
CroCop throwing strikes here but Xidor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Xidor is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Xidor is trying to escape the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by CroCop there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xidor is desperately trying to improve his position but CroCop has a good base and remains in mount.
CroCop wants to finish this one by submission but Xidor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from CroCop.
CroCop trying to control but Xidor is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xidor has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Xidor is really stuck here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I would not like to be Xidor right now.
CroCop tries to keep control of the position but Xidor is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco CroCop will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
CroCop misses with a wild combination.
CroCop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xidor avoids it really well and circles away.
CroCop shoots in for a takedown but Xidor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CroCop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco CroCop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CroCop stuffs the takedown attempt from Xidor. Xidor gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xidor fails with a takedown attempt.
Xidor wants to clinch
and CroCop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
CroCop closes the distance and pushes Xidor back into the cage.
CroCop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
CroCop fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xidor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
CroCop blocks a body shot from Xidor.
CroCop is pressed up against the cage. Xidor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag CroCop down to the mat. CroCop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
CroCop throws a wild body kick that Xidor sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xidor tries to score a power double leg takedown but CroCop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xidor somewhat.
CroCop throws a series of punches but Xidor moves out of range.
CroCop dives in and grabs Xidor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xidor pushes down on CroCop's head and hops out.
CroCop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xidor's hands.
CroCop throws a right hand that Xidor ducks under and follows up with a left that Xidor also avoids with ease.
CroCop is looking to clinch but Xidor is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CroCop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xidor has managed to clinch.
Xidor tries to land knees in the clinch but CroCop avoids the damage to the body.
CroCop keeps control of Xidor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xidor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from CroCop.
Xidor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from CroCop.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xidor.
Still in the clinch, Xidor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xidor scores with a shot to the side of CroCop's head.
CroCop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xidor tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xidor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
CroCop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Xidor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
CroCop tries to stall but Xidor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xidor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but CroCop blocks it with crossed arms.
CroCop tries to pull guard but Xidor holds him up against the cage and eventually CroCop drops back down to his feet.
Xidor is pressed up against the cage. CroCop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Xidor down to the mat. Xidor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for CroCop with that takedown attempt.
CroCop leaves Xidor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xidor clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jagan Xidor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Xidor closes the distance and pushes CroCop back into the cage.
Xidor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xidor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Xidor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xidor stops a takedown attempt from CroCop.
CroCop manages to break the clinch.
CroCop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xidor but Xidor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marco CroCop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by CroCop or perhaps it was just good defense by Xidor which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco CroCop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CroCop moves in looking to clinch but Xidor pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CroCop swats away the attempt to clinch by Xidor.
CroCop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xidor, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xidor.
CroCop jumps guard but Xidor stands there with CroCop around his waist. CroCop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
CroCop drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xidor pulls his leg out and moves away.
CroCop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xidor as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Xidor with that takedown attempt.
CroCop wants to clinch
and Xidor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xidor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xidor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Xidor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xidor.
Xidor jumps guard but CroCop turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
CroCop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xidor just stands there and leans against the cage.
CroCop tries to pull guard but Xidor holds him up against the cage and eventually CroCop drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CroCop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
CroCop prevents the takedown attempt.
Xidor can't break the clinch.
Xidor tries to land a knee to the head but CroCop blocks with his arms.
CroCop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xidor tries for a takedown. No joy.
CroCop breaks from the clinch.
CroCop shoots in but no luck this time.
CroCop fails with the takedown.
Xidor tries for a takedown but CroCop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xidor tries to close the distance and clinch but CroCop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from CroCop is defended easily by Xidor.
Xidor rushes CroCop and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jagan Xidor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xidor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
