PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Co Crop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Co Crop comes to the cage accompanied by Duran Duran - Wild Boyz. Bob has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Billy Bob will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Co Crop
vs
Bob

189 cm
24
240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Non-Stop Nutrition

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirko Co Crop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob avoids the head kick by Co Crop.
Bob looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bob blocks a head kick by Co Crop.
Co Crop lands a big uppercut and Bob crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bob looks OK. Co Crop waves Bob back to his feet!

It looks like Billy Bob has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Co Crop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Co Crop is looking to chop away at Bob's legs.
Co Crop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Co Crop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Co Crop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Co Crop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Co Crop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Co Crop throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Co Crop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bob as he avoids it easily.
Co Crop throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Co Crop throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Co Crop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Co Crop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Co Crop fails to land with a series of punches.
Co Crop throws a head kick that Bob semi-blocks.

That has opened up Billy Bob's cut even more.
Co Crop throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Co Crop misses with a hook. Bob ducked under it nicely.
Co Crop is looking to chop away at Bob's legs.
Bob shoots and misses
and Co Crop counters with a stiff right hand.
Co Crop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bob takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bob closes this distance looking for a takedown but Co Crop circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Co Crop.

Co Crop forces Bob back against the cage and clinches.
Co Crop can't break the clinch.
Bob drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Co Crop gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mirko Co Crop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob.
Co Crop is trying to break free.
Bob keeps control of Co Crop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Co Crop has had enough of the clinch but Bob keeps him there for the moment.
Co Crop has had enough of the clinch but Bob keeps him there for the moment.
Bob prevents Co Crop from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Co Crop wants to break free but Bob has control.
Co Crop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bob wants to break free but Co Crop has control.
Co Crop can't break the clinch.
Co Crop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Co Crop is trying to break free.
Co Crop wants to get back to striking at distance but Bob won't allow it.
Co Crop can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Co Crop.
Co Crop is trying to break the clinch but Bob has him pressed against the cage.
Co Crop can't break the clinch.
Bob prevents Co Crop from breaking the clinch.
Bob is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Co Crop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Co Crop has had enough of the clinch but Bob keeps him there for the moment.
Bob prevents Co Crop from breaking the clinch.
Bob prevents a takedown attempt there.

Bob manages to break the clinch.
Bob blocks a head kick by Co Crop.
Nice sprawl there from Co Crop as Bob shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Bob or perhaps it was just good defense by Co Crop which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob walks into a stiff left hand from Co Crop.

Bob moves into the clinch successfully.
Co Crop is trying to break free.
Co Crop drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bob gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Bob turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Co Crop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Co Crop tries to buck Bob off but Bob is having none of it.
Co Crop manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bob's best efforts.
Co Crop is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Co Crop is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Co Crop wants to control but Bob is keeping busy.
Bob missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Co Crop reverses the position - he's now on top in Bob's guard.
Co Crop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bob on the ground.
Co Crop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Co Crop won't allow Bob to get back to his feet.
Co Crop won't allow Bob to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Co Crop stuns Bob with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bob takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Co Crop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Co Crop moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Co Crop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bob with a lazy takedown attempt
and Co Crop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Co Crop is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Co Crop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bob's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bob blocks a head kick by Co Crop.
Co Crop misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Co Crop.
Mirko Co Crop is winning the standup battle so far.
Co Crop throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Co Crop.
Co Crop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bob decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Co Crop's guard.
Co Crop keeping full guard, as Bob tries to pass.
Bob prevents Co Crop from getting back to his feet.
Co Crop keeping full guard, as Bob tries to pass.
Co Crop wants to stand and escape but Bob is having none of it.

Co Crop pushes Bob off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Co Crop does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Co Crop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Co Crop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt

and Co Crop counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Co Crop.
Bob prevents Co Crop from breaking the clinch.
Co Crop is trying to break free.

Bob ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bob no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Co Crop landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Co Crop controlling from the top position.
Co Crop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bob looking to control.

Co Crop gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Co Crop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bob tries to move into range but Co Crop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Co Crop throws out a leg kick but Bob moves out of range and Co Crop only half commits.
Bob walks into a jab.
Co Crop throws a wild body kick that Bob sees coming a mile off.
Bob blocks a head kick by Co Crop.
Bob shoots and misses
and Co Crop counters with a two punch combo.
Co Crop tries to clinch there but Bob circles away.
Co Crop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Co Crop is looking to clinch.

Co Crop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Co Crop wants to break free but Bob has control.
Bob has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Co Crop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mirko Co Crop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob.
Co Crop is pressed up against the cage. Bob has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Co Crop down to the mat. Co Crop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Co Crop pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob with a lazy takedown attempt
and Co Crop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Co Crop throws a head kick that misses.
Co Crop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bob wants to clinch up but Co Crop keeps it at a distance.
Co Crop scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bob closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bob checks a leg kick.
Bob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Co Crop throws a head kick that misses.
Co Crop misses with a head kick.
Co Crop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bob blocks a leg kick.
Bob blocks a head kick by Co Crop.
Co Crop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Co Crop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bob moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bob jumps guard but Co Crop stands there with Bob around his waist. Bob gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bob prevents Co Crop from breaking the clinch.
Bob keeps control of Co Crop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Co Crop has Bob pressed against the cage.
Co Crop is pressed up against the cage. Bob has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Co Crop down to the mat. Co Crop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Co Crop throws a low kick, looking for Bob's leg but Bob calmly moves out of range.
Bob throws a sloppy head kick and Co Crop moves out of range easily.
Co Crop throws a head kick that misses.
Co Crop throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Co Crop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bob blocks a head kick by Co Crop.
Bob shoots in but Co Crop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Co Crop tries a head kick but it misses.
Co Crop throws a lazy head kick

and Bob counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Co Crop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bob's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Co Crop throws a series of punches but Bob moves out of range.
A head kick by Co Crop misses

and Bob counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bob.
Co Crop can't break the clinch.
Bob keeps control of Co Crop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Co Crop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Co Crop throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Bob blocks the body kick.
Co Crop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Co Crop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bob blocks a head kick by Co Crop.
Co Crop tries to clinch but Bob moves out of range.
Bob doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Co Crop counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Co Crop throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
Co Crop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Co Crop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Co Crop closes the distance and pushes Bob back into the cage.
Co Crop can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Co Crop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Co Crop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Co Crop wants to break free but Bob has control.
Co Crop is trying to break free.
Co Crop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bob tries for a takedown. No joy.

Bob breaks the clinch.
Co Crop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Co Crop lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirko Co Crop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob.
Co Crop misses with a body kick.
Bob will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Co Crop throws a head kick that misses.
Co Crop throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Bob tries for a takedown but Co Crop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Co Crop throws a big shot that misses.

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.
Bob shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Co Crop pinned against the cage. Co Crop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Co Crop throws a series of strikes that have Bob backpedaling.
Co Crop misses with a head kick.
Co Crop looks to land a body kick but Bob moved away.
Bob shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Co Crop pinned against the cage. Co Crop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Co Crop.
Nice defenses there by Bob.
Co Crop throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Bob closes the distance looking to clinch
and Co Crop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Co Crop throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Co Crop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Co Crop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mirko Co Crop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Co Crop clinches up with Bob and pushes him back against the cage.
Bob has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Co Crop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Co Crop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bob prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bob jumps guard but Co Crop stands there with Bob around his waist. Bob gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bob drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Co Crop managing to block the knees to the body from Bob.
Co Crop can't break the clinch.
Co Crop taking a breather.
Co Crop scores with a shoulder strike.
Co Crop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Co Crop has had enough of the clinch but Bob keeps him there for the moment.
Co Crop looking to stall.
Co Crop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Bob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Co Crop wants to clinch.
Co Crop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Co Crop as he avoids it easily.
Mirko Co Crop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Co Crop throws a head kick that misses

and Bob decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Co Crop's guard.
Co Crop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bob manages to get himself to full guard.
Bob wants to sweep but no luck.
Co Crop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Billy Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Co Crop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Co Crop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Co Crop, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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