PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crocop comes into the arena with Wild Boys blaring out of the sound system. Jeremiah Hancock is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Crocop
vs
Hancock

200 cm
23
285 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

208 cm
22
288 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikey Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremiah Hancock!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crocop forces Hancock back against the cage and clinches.
Hancock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crocop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Crocop breaks from the clinch.
Crocop throws a wild body kick that Hancock sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crocop. Hancock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hancock connects with a body shot.
Hancock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crocop tries to clinch there but Hancock circles away.
Hancock slips a straight right by Crocop.
Crocop misses with a double jab.
Crocop misses the jab.

Hancock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crocop wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hancock is working Crocop over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hancock tries to move to mount but Crocop blocks the move with his legs.
Crocop is not content to let Hancock control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hancock tries to advance to mount but Crocop denies him.
Hancock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crocop manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hancock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crocop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crocop tries to kick Hancock off but Hancock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hancock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hancock prevents Crocop from standing back up.
Crocop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hancock thows a huge punch but Crocop dodges it nicely.
Crocop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hancock.
Hancock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crocop pushes Hancock off looking to stand but Hancock dives back in and keeps control.
Hancock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crocop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock prevents Crocop from improving his position.
Crocop won't allow Hancock to pass to mount.
Hancock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hancock trying to control from half guard but Crocop is working away.
Crocop holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hancock is keen to just control but Crocop is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hancock thuds a left hand into Crocop's body.
Hancock shoots in looking for a takedown but Crocop manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hancock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crocop misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crocop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hancock.
Crocop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crocop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crocop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crocop is breathing heavily.
Crocop throws a leg kick that misses.
Hancock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crocop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crocop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hancock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Crocop does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Hancock. Beautiful body shot.

Hancock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hancock trying to control the position but Crocop is working away.
Crocop gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hancock lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Hancock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hancock shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

It looks like Mikey Crocop has been cut.
Hancock is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hancock thows a big elbow that misses.
Crocop is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Crocop kicks Hancock off and gets to his feet.
Hancock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crocop loads up on a big right hand but Hancock slips the punch.
A cross from Hancock lands.
A cross from Hancock lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hancock finds it's way round the side to connect with Crocop's head.
Crocop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hancock throws out a loose jab but Crocop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hancock thuds his right hand into Crocop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crocop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hancock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crocop tries to avoid it but Hancock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crocop to the ground. Crocop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hancock slips a jab and a cross from Crocop.
Crocop throws a series of punches but Hancock moves out of range.
Crocop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crocop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hancock with a hook.
Crocop misses with a leg kick.
Crocop looks to land a left hand but Hancock moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Hancock.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crocop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Hancock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hancock throwing shots but Crocop is blocking nicely.
Hancock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crocop keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crocop has hold of Hancock's hands but Hancock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crocop won't allow Hancock to pass to mount.
Hancock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hancock in particular looking to stall.
Hancock trying to control the action but Crocop is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop wants to get back to his feet.
Crocop is refusing to be controlled, as Hancock sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Crocop is trying to stand back up but Hancock is controlling him
Hancock moves into full mount! Crocop won't be happy about that!
Hancock tries to control but Crocop wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hancock throws some wild stikes that Crocop manages to avoid easily.
Jeremiah Hancock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crocop squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Crocop tries to lock up and control but Hancock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hancock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hancock lands a big shot there that rocks Crocop but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Mikey Crocop's cut is getting worse.
Hancock with shots to the head and body - Crocop looks very uncomfortable down there.

Mikey Crocop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hancock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crocop taking shots to the head.

Jeez, Mikey Crocop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikey Crocop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeremiah Hancock!