PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo CroCop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macapinlac Co (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CroCop's entrance music is the Final Countdown - Europe. A fine choice. Macapinlac Co has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Milo CroCop's chin.

CroCop
vs
Co

185 cm
23
187 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milo CroCop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macapinlac Co!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Co fails with a takedown attempt.
Co throws a combination but it was largely blocked by CroCop.
CroCop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Co paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Co looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from CroCop.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Co closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
CroCop looks like he's trying to stand up.
CroCop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if CroCop tries to get out of the position.
Co moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Co fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Co is staying tight to CroCop's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CroCop is not content to let Co control the position.

Co looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
CroCop is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Co is controlling him well.
Co tries to move to full mount but CroCop actually manages to regain half guard.

Co seems to be working for a kimura but CroCop defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Co wants to pass to mount but CroCop is defending the position.
Co is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
CroCop avoids a series of strikes thrown by Co.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Co is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But CroCop has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from CroCop!
Co looks gassed!

Co working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. CroCop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. CroCop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
CroCop wants to get up but he can't break Co's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Co wants to sweep here but CroCop controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macapinlac Co dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

CroCop fails to land with a series of punches.
Co changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. CroCop tries to avoid it but Co manages to keep hold of a leg and drag CroCop to the ground. CroCop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Co, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Co shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has CroCop pinned against the cage. CroCop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Co is breathing heavily.
CroCop pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Co tries for a takedown but CroCop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Milo CroCop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macapinlac Co.
Co blocks a head kick by CroCop.
Co avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from CroCop.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Co staying out of range there.
CroCop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
CroCop throws a chopping leg kick but Co manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice sprawl there from CroCop as Co shoots in.
CroCop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Milo CroCop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Co takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Co fails to land the takedown.
CroCop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Co in his tracks.
CroCop scores with a kick to the midsection.
Horrible takedown by Co or perhaps it was just good defense by CroCop which made him look bad.

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.
Co avoids the head kick by CroCop.
Co closes the distance and clinches up with CroCop, looking for a takedown. Co pushes CroCop against the cage but CroCop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
CroCop scores with a head kick.
CroCop lands a front kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Co shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts CroCop as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo CroCop dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

CroCop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
CroCop throws a head kick but Co moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Co tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but CroCop swivels and escapes.
Co slips a jab and a cross from CroCop.
Co takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CroCop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Co counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in CroCop's guard now.
CroCop wants to stand but Co is controlling the position.
Co advances position into side control!
Co working the ground and pound but CroCop is defending the strikes.

Co wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by CroCop, who protects the arm well.
CroCop is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CroCop tries to escape but Co is in control.
Sloppy strikes there by Co.
Co wants to control but CroCop is keeping him busy.
Co passes to full mount! That's big trouble for CroCop!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CroCop squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Co lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Co tries to control but CroCop wriggling away.
Co controlling his opponent.
Co trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Co in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Co with good strikes from the mount here!

Co working for a submission but CroCop is keeping him at bay.
CroCop tries to lock up and control but Co gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Co scores with a couple of good head shots there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macapinlac Co comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Co 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macapinlac Co!