Post by The Sandmen on Jun 8, 2017 7:04:36 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Ferocious staredown by Shogun while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Mirko Cro Cop looks very relaxed.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Shogun is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Shogun's face.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua pushes away Cro Cop trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cro Cop stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua circles to get the center of the cage
Shogun throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Shogun throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Cro Cop's defense muffles the blows.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Cro Cop
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua throws a looping left hand...
Cro Cop moves aside and dodges.
Mirko Cro Cop has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Shogun is wobbling!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Cro Cop's left thigh
Mirko Cro Cop steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Shogun's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Shogun has a small cut in his Left cheek
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mirko Cro Cop!
Mirko Cro Cop runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Shogun Rua who almost cannot stand!
One after another Mirko Cro Cop is punishing Shogun! Wow! Herb Dean should be doing something soon!
That punishment by Mirko Cro Cop has left Shogun staggered! Mirko Cro Cop should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun stumbles backwards staggered and Mirko Cro Cop launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Shogun is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Shogun Rua is having a nightmare! Herb Dean watches for the moment he has to end this!
That punishment by Mirko Cro Cop has left Shogun staggered! Mirko Cro Cop should try push forward now and finish this!
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Shogun Rua is having a nightmare! Herb Dean watches for the moment he has to end this!
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mirko Cro Cop!
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Mirko Cro Cop's head...
Cro Cop leans out of the way.
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
As the fight continues it seems that Shogun Rua is taking the best of the fight.
Shogun tries to hit Mirko Cro Cop with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cro Cop dodges that
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop moves backwards and gestures for Shogun Rua to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Shogun Rua is standing now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Incredible high kick!
Shogun is worried!
Shogun jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cro Cop sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Cro Cop steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cro Cop launches a stiff jab!
Shogun ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Shogun fell like he got shot! This is over!
Shogun's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Left cheek
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by KO (High kick) at 4:07 Round 1
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 1/7 (14%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 56 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/12 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Mirko Cro Cop wins the Heavyweight title!
Cro Cop kicks, Cro Cop wins belts.