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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Crocup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Bittbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Bittbull has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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227 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Crocup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Bittbull!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bittbull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bittbull stands up.
Bittbull looks for a takedown but Crocup sprawls well.
Crocup scores with the left hand. Bittbull knows he should have avoided that one.
Bittbull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bittbull has a takedown stuffed.
Bittbull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michael Crocup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Bittbull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Crocup.
Bittbull defending well as Crocup loads up on a big left hand.
Crocup misses with the combination.
Bittbull throws a head kick that misses.
Crocup catches Bittbull with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bittbull tries to clinch up.
Bittbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crocup.
Jose Bittbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocup throws a jab but it's blocked by Bittbull.
Crocup could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Crocup throws a wild body kick that Bittbull sees coming a mile off.
Crocup thuds his right hand into Bittbull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crocup looks to land a left hand but Bittbull moved out of range nicely.
Bittbull tries a head kick but it misses.
Bittbull tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crocup swivels and escapes.
Crocup circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocup connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crocup moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crocup misses with a looping right.
Crocup with a nice cross.
Bittbull misses with a double jab
and Bittbull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bittbull has his takedown stuffed
and Crocup counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocup misses with an uppercut. Bittbull saw that one coming.
Bittbull throws a lazy head kick
and Crocup connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crocup circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crocup scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bittbull moves out of range of the body kick.
Bittbull fails with a takedown attempt.
Crocup is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crocup scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Crocup dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick by Crocup misses
and Bittbull makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bittbull misses with a shot to the body
and Crocup makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bittbull clinches but Crocup breaks the clinch
and Crocup counters with a stiff right hand.
Bittbull tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crocup swivels and escapes.
Bittbull fails with the takedown.
A nice combination there by Crocup.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Crocup misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocup throws a head kick that misses.
Bittbull throws a head kick that misses
and Crocup counters with a series of strikes. Bittbull will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from Crocup misses its intended target.
Crocup lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crocup fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bittbull is breathing heavily.
Crocup is looking to slow Bittbull down with leg kicks.
Bittbull gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crocup counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Michael Crocup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Bittbull.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocup scores with a nice right hand.
Crocup throws out a powerful jab.
Michael Crocup is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crocup.
Crocup's corner calls for a 1-2. Crocup obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bittbull walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Crocup blocks the leg kick.
Crocup scores with a jab to the body.
Bittbull takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocup connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crocup darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bittbull wants to clinch
letting Crocup counter with a right hand.
Jose Bittbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crocup lands a really nice looking cross but Bittbull seems unphased.
Crocup buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crocup takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crocup throws the kick towards the body but Bittbull avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Crocup finds it's target.
Bittbull has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crocup throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Crocup.
Crocup lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jose Bittbull has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocup throws a lazy head kick
and Bittbull counters with a head kick. That will keep Crocup thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Crocup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bittbull closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Crocup dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Bittbull's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Crocup lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crocup throws an overhand right that lands on Bittbull's shoulder, as Bittbull tries to avoid the shot.
Crocup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocup takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crocup lands a glancing blow to the side of Bittbull's head.
Crocup lands with a slapping head kick.
Crocup keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crocup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bittbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Crocup misses.
Crocup lands with a kick to the temple. Bittbull shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crocup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crocup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bittbull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crocup pinned against the cage. Crocup gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crocup lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocup ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bittbull throws a sloppy head kick
and Crocup counters with a stiff right hand.
Bittbull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crocup bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bittbull's head backwards.
A jab from Crocup misses.
Crocup scores with a one two! Bittbull had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crocup wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bittbull attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocup ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crocup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crocup throws a nice head kick!
Crocup throws a head kick that half lands.
Crocup catches Bittbull with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bittbull tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crocup counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Crocup.
Crocup swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bittbull.
Crocup stuffs the takedown.
Crocup scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bittbull has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Crocup lands but Bittbull takes it in his stride.
Jose Bittbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Crocup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crocup lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Crocup showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crocup, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Crocup!
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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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