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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razor Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Cropp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razor Maya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karol Cropp!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cropp shoots in for a takedown but Maya shows good takedown defense.
Cropp throws a lazy right hand but Maya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maya misses with a head kick.
Cropp throws a looping overhand right but Maya ducks down to avoid it.
Cropp throws an overhand right that lands on Maya's shoulder, as Maya tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maya.
Cropp shoots in looking for a takedown but Maya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cropp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cropp throws a big shot that misses.
Cropp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cropp fails to land with a series of punches.
Maya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cropp.
Maya avoids the body shot from Cropp.
Maya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cropp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cropp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya is trying to stand.
Cropp throwing shots but Maya is blocking nicely.
Maya wants to control but Cropp passes into side.
Cropp slows the pace down.
Maya manages to get back to half guard.
Maya is not content to let Cropp control the position.
Cropp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maya wants to improve his position but Cropp is controlling well.
Cropp is looking to take a break and control but Maya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cropp is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cropp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maya is trying to stand.
Maya trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cropp wants to take a breather but Maya is having none of it.
Maya is looking to escape.
Cropp tries to pass to full mount but Maya defends it.
Maya tries to roll over but Cropp keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cropp sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cropp landing some decent shots from guard.
Cropp is fighting to break Maya's control of his arms but Maya is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cropp wants to control from the top but Maya keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cropp controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maya looking for a sweep. Not yet Maya, not yet.
Cropp wants to control from the top but Maya keeps moving.
Cropp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Karol Cropp.
Maya dodges the punch combination from Cropp.
Cropp drops Maya with a nice combination! Cropp dives into Maya's guard, looking to finish!
Maya is rocked!
It looks like Razor Maya has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maya wants to stand up but Cropp is controlling him.
Oh Maya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cropp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Cropp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razor Maya's cut.
That's time! Maya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maya scores with a head kick.
Maya seems to have got his legs back now.
Razor Maya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cropp closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maya quickly recovers to half guard.
Maya pushes Cropp off looking to stand but Cropp dives back in and keeps control.
Cropp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maya defending well though.
Maya blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cropp.
Cropp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cropp is taking a breather. Maya says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cropp wants to take a breather but Maya is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Karol Cropp.
Cropp avoids the head kick by Maya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cropp catches Maya napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Maya to the canvas!
Karol Cropp has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cropp trying to control the position from guard on top but Maya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maya manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cropp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maya avoids the attempt from Cropp to control.
Maya trying to control but Cropp is having none of it.
Maya looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maya's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cropp wants to control but Maya is having none of it.
Maya tries to control but Cropp wriggling away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cropp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maya wants to control the pace but Cropp is squirming around nicely.
Cropp bucks up and throws Maya to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Maya throws a sloppy head kick
and Maya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maya throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maya tries to score with a low kick but Cropp moves his leg out of the way.
Maya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cropp throws a jab but it's blocked by Maya.
Maya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cropp.
Cropp feints and as Maya raises his hands in defense, Cropp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cropp throws a big elbow that misses.
Maya trying to control the position.
Maya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cropp controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Maya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cropp postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Razor Maya.
Cropp lands a head shot.
Cropp misses with a straight right.
Maya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cropp checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cropp misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cropp throws a hook but Maya avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Maya.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maya.
Maya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Cropp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Razor Maya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Maya.
Maya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cropp.
Maya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cropp's calf.
Cropp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maya manages to avoid it.
Karol Cropp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maya cracks the inside of Cropp's front leg.
Maya throws a low kick but Cropp moves out of range easily.
Cropp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maya stalks Cropp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cropp's face. Cropp staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cropp lands a head shot.
Cropp throws a jab when Maya was well out of range.
Maya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Cropp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cropp misses with a few strikes there.
Cropp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maya connects with a leg kick. Cropp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cropp thows a leg kick but Maya checks it
and Maya counters with an outside leg kick.
Maya motions for Cropp to come forward. Maya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cropp connects with a body shot that sends Maya's belly button to the back.
Razor Maya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maya throws a sloppy head kick and Cropp moves out of range easily.
Jab from Maya.
Maya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cropp throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cropp.
Maya tests Cropp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Maya.
A jab from Cropp misses.
Cropp throws a shot from downtown. Maya moves away and avoids it.
Maya tries to sprawl but Cropp drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cropp prevents Maya from improving his position.
Cropp not doing much here.
Maya is staying active underneath Cropp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya is trying to control but can't.
Cropp tries to pass to full mount but Maya defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cropp. That did some damage!
Cropp closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maya's guard.
Cropp trying to control but Maya is working from the bottom.
Cropp postures up.
Cropp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cropp trying to control the position from guard on top but Maya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karol Cropp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cropp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maya is keeping the position for now.
Razor Maya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karol Cropp was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maya throws a chopping leg kick but Cropp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Razor Maya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cropp throws a hook to the side of Maya's head but Maya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cropp connects with a looping right hand.
Maya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maya leaves Cropp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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!
Maya throws a looping overhand right but Cropp ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Razor Maya.
Well Cropp 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Cropp!
A pretty intense looking Karol Cropp took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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