Post by The Sandmen on Aug 13, 2013 9:15:35 GMT -5
Mirko Cro Cop looks very relaxed.
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Gustafsson 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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Mirko Cro Cop and Alexander Gustafsson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Mirko Cro Cop is opening up on Gustafsson and raining down combinations!
Gustafsson doesn't look worried as he defends.
Alexander Gustafsson has found an opening in the defense of Cro Cop, launching a big uppercut
Mirko Cro Cop is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Mirko Cro Cop throws an uppercut
Gustafsson slips it.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Gustafsson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson shoots and grab both of Mirko Cro Cop's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Mirko Cro Cop managed to pull back his leg from Alexander Gustafsson's grip and move away from him
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a knee while holding Gustafsson's in a double underhooks...
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Mirko Cro Cop and that knee goes nowhere!
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Cro Cop stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Alexander Gustafsson is coming in again!
Gustafsson goes to the body...
his punches graze Cro Cop's arm.
Alexander Gustafsson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Cro Cop's chin! That stops Cro Cop in his tracks!
Cro Cop's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mirko Cro Cop is measuring Gustafsson with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Gustafsson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Mirko Cro Cop wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He is not able to do it
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cro Cop misses a step and Alexander Gustafsson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Gustafsson tries to better his position on the ground...
Gustafsson breaks the closed guard of Mirko Cro Cop and moves to half guard
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gustafsson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward looking for some grappling action
Cro Cop has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson and Mirko Cro Cop are cliched up against the cage. Gustafsson hammers Cro Cop face and hooks Cro Cop leg
Cro Cop stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Mirko Cro Cop
that forces Gustafsson to try and defend better.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Gustafsson's punches
Cro Cop is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson steps forward
Cro Cop feints.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Cro Cop goes to the body...
He punishes Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Cro Cop avoids a dangerous strike from Gustafsson
and counters with a solid straight!
Nice beating Mirko Cro Cop has received.
Cro Cop pushes Alexander Gustafsson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A wicked punch by Mirko Cro Cop
rocks Gustafsson!
Gustafsson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cro Cop launches a kick
Gustafsson checks it and keeps distance.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Gustafsson was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Mirko Cro Cop
Good shot! Gustafsson has reasons to be worried.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a hook to the body
and hits Gustafsson ribs hard
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Cro Cop is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Mirko Cro Cop's mind is definitely in the fight, Gustafsson just got nailed! Mirko Cro Cop saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Gustafsson is going to have a headache after this one.
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Chin
Cro Cop cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gustafsson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
An overhand right from Alexander Gustafsson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Cro Cop moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Gustafsson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Gustafsson hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Cro Cop.
Gustafsson receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
Alexander Gustafsson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mirko Cro Cop!
Gustafsson moves to shoot
but Mirko Cro Cop delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Mirko Cro Cop landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Gustafsson is down! Gustafsson has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Mirko Cro Cop!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by KO (Knee) at 1:05 Round 2
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 12/19 (63%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/13 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 81 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 81 s
Round 2 went how I expected the fight to go. But round 1 was VerY close. For large pieces of the round, Gustafsson was dominating Cro Cop. The difference-maker here was how each man came out for round 2. Cro Cop had a great recovery and come out doing big damage, finishing this bad boy.
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Gustafsson 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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Mirko Cro Cop and Alexander Gustafsson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Mirko Cro Cop is opening up on Gustafsson and raining down combinations!
Gustafsson doesn't look worried as he defends.
Alexander Gustafsson has found an opening in the defense of Cro Cop, launching a big uppercut
Mirko Cro Cop is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Mirko Cro Cop throws an uppercut
Gustafsson slips it.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Gustafsson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson shoots and grab both of Mirko Cro Cop's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Mirko Cro Cop managed to pull back his leg from Alexander Gustafsson's grip and move away from him
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a knee while holding Gustafsson's in a double underhooks...
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Mirko Cro Cop and that knee goes nowhere!
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Cro Cop stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Alexander Gustafsson is coming in again!
Gustafsson goes to the body...
his punches graze Cro Cop's arm.
Alexander Gustafsson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Cro Cop's chin! That stops Cro Cop in his tracks!
Cro Cop's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mirko Cro Cop is measuring Gustafsson with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Gustafsson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Mirko Cro Cop wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He is not able to do it
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cro Cop misses a step and Alexander Gustafsson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Gustafsson tries to better his position on the ground...
Gustafsson breaks the closed guard of Mirko Cro Cop and moves to half guard
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gustafsson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward looking for some grappling action
Cro Cop has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson and Mirko Cro Cop are cliched up against the cage. Gustafsson hammers Cro Cop face and hooks Cro Cop leg
Cro Cop stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Mirko Cro Cop
that forces Gustafsson to try and defend better.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Gustafsson's punches
Cro Cop is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson steps forward
Cro Cop feints.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Cro Cop goes to the body...
He punishes Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Cro Cop avoids a dangerous strike from Gustafsson
and counters with a solid straight!
Nice beating Mirko Cro Cop has received.
Cro Cop pushes Alexander Gustafsson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A wicked punch by Mirko Cro Cop
rocks Gustafsson!
Gustafsson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cro Cop launches a kick
Gustafsson checks it and keeps distance.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Gustafsson was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Mirko Cro Cop
Good shot! Gustafsson has reasons to be worried.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a hook to the body
and hits Gustafsson ribs hard
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Cro Cop is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Mirko Cro Cop's mind is definitely in the fight, Gustafsson just got nailed! Mirko Cro Cop saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Gustafsson is going to have a headache after this one.
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Chin
Cro Cop cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gustafsson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
An overhand right from Alexander Gustafsson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Cro Cop moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Gustafsson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Gustafsson hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Cro Cop.
Gustafsson receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
Alexander Gustafsson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mirko Cro Cop!
Gustafsson moves to shoot
but Mirko Cro Cop delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Mirko Cro Cop landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Gustafsson is down! Gustafsson has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Mirko Cro Cop!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by KO (Knee) at 1:05 Round 2
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 12/19 (63%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/13 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 81 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 81 s
Round 2 went how I expected the fight to go. But round 1 was VerY close. For large pieces of the round, Gustafsson was dominating Cro Cop. The difference-maker here was how each man came out for round 2. Cro Cop had a great recovery and come out doing big damage, finishing this bad boy.