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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebenezer Scrooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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190 cm
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ebenezer Scrooge!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crocop.
It looks like Ebenezer Scrooge has been cut.
Crocop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scrooge counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mirko Crocop has been cut.
Scrooge misses with a looping left.
Crocop scores with a nice body kick.
Scrooge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crocop misses with a head kick.
Scrooge takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've been told by Crocop's head coaches at Finch Farm that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crocop misses with a body kick.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Scrooge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scrooge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crocop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scrooge throws a combination that misses
and Crocop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crocop misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop connects with a looping right hand.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and Scrooge moves out of range easily.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses.
Scrooge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crocop.
A lazy body kick from Scrooge
and Crocop counters with a solid body kick.
Scrooge moves out of range of the body kick.
Scrooge bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crocop's head.
Crocop misses with a right hand
and Scrooge counters with a big head kick but Crocop shrugs it off.
Scrooge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scrooge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crocop throws a series of punches but Scrooge moves out of range.
Mirko Crocop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrooge cracks Crocop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scrooge blocks a head kick by Crocop.
Crocop misses with a kick to the body.
Crocop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scrooge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scrooge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scrooge blocks the body kick.
Scrooge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crocop as he avoids it easily.
Crocop misses with a combination
and Scrooge counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrooge misses with a head kick.
Scrooge wants to clinch up but Crocop keeps it at a distance.
Crocop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crocop throws the kick towards the body but Scrooge avoids it.
Crocop scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Scrooge.
Scrooge takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crocop lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Crocop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crocop is looking to land body kicks.
Crocop scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrooge looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crocop is not content to let Scrooge control the position.
Crocop tries to kick Scrooge off but Scrooge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Scrooge is taking a breather. Crocop 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.
Crocop is staying active underneath Scrooge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ebenezer Scrooge has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Scrooge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Scrooge.
A jab from Scrooge misses.
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 Mirko Crocop will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Scrooge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mirko Crocop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scrooge throws a wild body kick that Crocop sees coming a mile off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crocop.
Scrooge cracks Crocop with a good jab.
Scrooge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crocop moves away.
Scrooge is looking to clinch.
Crocop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crocop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Crocop here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scrooge throws a head kick that misses
and Crocop counters with a good, hard body kick but Scrooge shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrooge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crocop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mirko Crocop is winning the standup battle so far.
Crocop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crocop throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crocop scores with a hook.
No joy there for Scrooge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crocop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrooge misses with a hook. Crocop ducked under it nicely.
Scrooge lands with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crocop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocop misses with a right hand
and Scrooge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Crocop.
Scrooge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scrooge jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scrooge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mirko Crocop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scrooge is looking to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crocop.
Crocop throws a series of punches but Scrooge avoids them all with ease.
Scrooge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrooge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crocop.
Crocop throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Scrooge misses the target.
Crocop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Scrooge scores with a jab to the head.
Crocop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scrooge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crocop keeps the fight on the outside.
Scrooge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crocop keeps the fight on the outside.
Crocop throws a series of punches but Scrooge avoids them all with ease.
Scrooge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crocop moves away.
Crocop throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scrooge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crocop lands with a kick to the ribs.
No luck for Scrooge with that takedown attempt.
Scrooge moves to clinch but Crocop breaks away
and Crocop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scrooge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crocop in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Crocop dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Crocop lands a big head kick that sends Scrooge tumbling to the mat! Crocop takes a step backwards and waves Scrooge back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Scrooge is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scrooge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scrooge is still on wobbly legs! Can Crocop finish him?
Scrooge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crocop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scrooge tries a head kick but it misses.
Scrooge seems to have recovered his senses.
Crocop misses with a series of wild punches.
Crocop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crocop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scrooge has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crocop.
Scrooge clinches up against the cage.
Crocop manages to break the clinch.
Crocop throws a body kick that misses.
Scrooge scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Crocop scores with a four punch combination!
That has opened up Ebenezer Scrooge's cut even more.
Crocop tries to keep at a distance but Scrooge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scrooge jumps guard.
Scrooge working for a triangle but Crocop defends it easily.
Scrooge has his foot on Crocop's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crocop works his way back into a safe position though.
Crocop trying to control but Scrooge is working from the bottom.
Scrooge looking for subs off his back but Crocop has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scrooge trying to control but Crocop postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrooge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crocop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scrooge on the ground.
Scrooge working for a triangle but Crocop defends it easily.
Crocop wants to control from the top but Scrooge keeps moving.
Scrooge is looking to cinch up a triangle. Crocop throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Scrooge's body to avoid the submission. Scrooge has instead reached around Crocop's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Scrooge arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ebenezer Scrooge!
Ebenezer Scrooge tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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