Post by The Sandmen on Sept 1, 2015 12:55:28 GMT -5
Quinton Jackson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Mirko Cro Cop looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
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 fight gets underway.
Rampage looks to be in very good shape.
Rampage wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rampage tries to break the clinch... Mirko Cro Cop launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Rampage breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Rampage
Cro Cop tries to open up Quinton Jackson's defense faking a few punches.
Quinton Jackson wraps his arms around Cro Cop's arms and counters the punches.
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Rampage tries to close his guard around Cro Cop
He succeeds!
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Rampage
Cro Cop is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Rampage
Deep breaths from Quinton Jackson who tries a hammer punch to Cro Cop's ribs.
That hit Cro Cop who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Rampage
Rampage measures the resilience of Cro Cop's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cro Cop's side.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson launches a few punches to Cro Cop's cheek from the guard.
Mirko Cro Cop uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Rampage
Mirko Cro Cop is looking to pass Quinton Jackson's guard...
Quinton Jackson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Rampage
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to escape from the full mount...
Quinton Jackson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Mirko Cro Cop takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Cro Cop pushes Quinton Jackson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A left hook from Rampage
grazes the chin of Cro Cop.
Rampage looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Rampage measures the resilience of Cro Cop's chin with an uppercut while Cro Cop lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Cro Cop throws a lazy kick
Rampage dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Rampage was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Rampage attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Cro Cop's kick.
Rampage moves to shoot
but Mirko Cro Cop delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Rampage.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Rampage is holding Mirko Cro Cop's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Quinton Jackson storms over Cro Cop with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Mirko Cro Cop blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Quinton Jackson in his guard.
Quinton Jackson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Rampage is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Cro Cop's ribs.
Cro Cop is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Rampage works on the ground with his fingers over Cro Cop's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean allows Cro Cop time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Rampage dodges!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rampage showing excellent timing, blasts Mirko Cro Cop with a right hand.
Cro Cop steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Rampage steps backwards away from Mirko Cro Cop. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Rampage cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cro Cop can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Here comes Mirko Cro Cop with a vicious middle kick!
Quinton Jackson dodges that one moving backwards
Quinton Jackson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Quinton Jackson.
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Round 2
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Rampage looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Rampage measures the resilience of Cro Cop's chin with an uppercut while Cro Cop lands some great crosses.
Quinton Jackson fires an unorthodox punch to Cro Cop's torso
that goes wide.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Middle kick from Cro Cop.
Rampage receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson tries a hook to the body
and hits Cro Cop ribs hard
Rampage is holding Mirko Cro Cop's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the ground.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Rampage tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Rampage is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Quinton Jackson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Cro Cop's abdomen
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Rampage leans back...
He clobbers Mirko Cro Cop's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Nose
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rampage's side.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Rampage gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Mirko Cro Cop! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Mirko Cro Cop doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Nose
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Quinton Jackson hovers above Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop stops him from throwing strikes.
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Quinton Jackson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Cro Cop's face with those brutal elbows! Cro Cop needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Mouth
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Rampage tries to stand up!
Cro Cop doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Mirko Cro Cop. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Cro Cop wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cro Cop moves forward and holds Rampage
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Quinton Jackson postures up and launches another series of punches!
Cro Cop pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Quinton Jackson's offensive.
Mirko Cro Cop pushes away Rampage trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rampage doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mirko Cro Cop
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rampage tries to take Mirko Cro Cop down... Cro Cop stumbles backwards and Quinton Jackson launches a few punches...
Mirko Cro Cop dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Cro Cop pushes Quinton Jackson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a punch and launches himself over Rampage!
Nice move by Cro Cop who clinches and pushes Rampage against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rampage tries to break the clinch... Mirko Cro Cop launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Rampage breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Quinton Jackson tries a hook to the body
and hits Cro Cop ribs hard
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rampage 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 4:10 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop fires an unorthodox punch to Rampage's torso
that hits its mark.
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Good front kick from Cro Cop!
Rampage stumbles backwards after that one!
Several good body shots
land on Rampage.
Mirko Cro Cop throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Lightning fast low kick from Cro Cop!
Rampage blocks that kick with his leg.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Quinton Jackson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Cro Cop quickly defends.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Cro Cop.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Rampage fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Quinton Jackson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mirko Cro Cop continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cro Cop wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cro Cop moves forward and holds Rampage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Cro Cop pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Quinton Jackson's face!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Rampage looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Rampage is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Mirko Cro Cop throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Rampage!
Cro Cop blocks with confidence
Brutal combination from Quinton Jackson!
Cro Cop moves aside and dodges.
Quinton Jackson gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Mirko Cro Cop steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
A right hand from Mirko Cro Cop
surprises Rampage!
Cro Cop throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Lightning fast low kick from Cro Cop!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Rampage hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Every time Quinton Jackson attempts to get inside
Cro Cop fires a low kick.
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rampage goes to the body...
his punches graze Cro Cop's arm.
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A right hand from Mirko Cro Cop
surprises Rampage!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Mirko Cro Cop
that forces Rampage to try and defend better.
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Quinton Jackson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Rampage hyper-extended his left leg
Cro Cop moves forward looking for some action
Mirko Cro Cop shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a knee while holding Rampage's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Rampage in the abdomen
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Quinton Jackson goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop seems staggered and Quinton Jackson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Cro Cop is connecting with a few punches
Mirko Cro Cop continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rampage is holding Mirko Cro Cop's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop shows great balance while pushing away Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Quinton Jackson launches a body shot
Cro Cop dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Quinton Jackson's Chin
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rampage's thigh!
Rampage hyper-extended his leg
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rampage's chin
Quinton Jackson charges at Cro Cop throwing flurries left and right.
Mirko Cro Cop gets out of the way.
Rampage leads with a punch
Mirko Cro Cop avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Rampage's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Mirko Cro Cop tries a hook to the body
and hits Rampage ribs hard
Hard blow to Rampage's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cro Cop throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The ref pulls off Mirko Cro Cop! Rampage seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Rampage's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by TKO (Punches) at 0:49 Round 4
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 13/45 (29%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 18/32 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 235 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 37/45 (82%)
Kicks 11/16 (69%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 235 s
This was a really good fight. For the first 2 full rounds, Cro Cop was kicking, but Rampage was avoiding them, and absorbing them with minimal damage. I haven't seen anyone as effective against Cro Cops kicks. The he got hit HARD with a kick in the 3rd round, and his dodginess dwindled, and Cro Cop landed about 5 clean ones after that. He then TKO'ed at him for a while until it was TKO-central.
Mirko Cro Cop looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
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 fight gets underway.
Rampage looks to be in very good shape.
Rampage wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rampage tries to break the clinch... Mirko Cro Cop launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Rampage breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Rampage
Cro Cop tries to open up Quinton Jackson's defense faking a few punches.
Quinton Jackson wraps his arms around Cro Cop's arms and counters the punches.
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Rampage tries to close his guard around Cro Cop
He succeeds!
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Rampage
Cro Cop is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Rampage
Deep breaths from Quinton Jackson who tries a hammer punch to Cro Cop's ribs.
That hit Cro Cop who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Rampage
Rampage measures the resilience of Cro Cop's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cro Cop's side.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson launches a few punches to Cro Cop's cheek from the guard.
Mirko Cro Cop uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Rampage
Mirko Cro Cop is looking to pass Quinton Jackson's guard...
Quinton Jackson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Rampage
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to escape from the full mount...
Quinton Jackson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Mirko Cro Cop takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Cro Cop pushes Quinton Jackson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A left hook from Rampage
grazes the chin of Cro Cop.
Rampage looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Rampage measures the resilience of Cro Cop's chin with an uppercut while Cro Cop lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Cro Cop throws a lazy kick
Rampage dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Rampage was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Rampage attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Cro Cop's kick.
Rampage moves to shoot
but Mirko Cro Cop delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Rampage.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Rampage is holding Mirko Cro Cop's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Quinton Jackson storms over Cro Cop with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Mirko Cro Cop blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Quinton Jackson in his guard.
Quinton Jackson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Rampage is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Cro Cop's ribs.
Cro Cop is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Rampage works on the ground with his fingers over Cro Cop's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean allows Cro Cop time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Rampage dodges!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rampage showing excellent timing, blasts Mirko Cro Cop with a right hand.
Cro Cop steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Rampage steps backwards away from Mirko Cro Cop. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Rampage cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cro Cop can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Here comes Mirko Cro Cop with a vicious middle kick!
Quinton Jackson dodges that one moving backwards
Quinton Jackson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Quinton Jackson.
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Round 2
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Rampage looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Rampage measures the resilience of Cro Cop's chin with an uppercut while Cro Cop lands some great crosses.
Quinton Jackson fires an unorthodox punch to Cro Cop's torso
that goes wide.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Middle kick from Cro Cop.
Rampage receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson tries a hook to the body
and hits Cro Cop ribs hard
Rampage is holding Mirko Cro Cop's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the ground.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Rampage tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Rampage is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Quinton Jackson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Cro Cop's abdomen
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Rampage leans back...
He clobbers Mirko Cro Cop's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Nose
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rampage's side.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Rampage gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Mirko Cro Cop! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Mirko Cro Cop doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Nose
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Quinton Jackson hovers above Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop stops him from throwing strikes.
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Quinton Jackson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Cro Cop's face with those brutal elbows! Cro Cop needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Mouth
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Rampage tries to stand up!
Cro Cop doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Mirko Cro Cop. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Cro Cop wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cro Cop moves forward and holds Rampage
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Quinton Jackson postures up and launches another series of punches!
Cro Cop pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Quinton Jackson's offensive.
Mirko Cro Cop pushes away Rampage trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rampage doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mirko Cro Cop
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rampage tries to take Mirko Cro Cop down... Cro Cop stumbles backwards and Quinton Jackson launches a few punches...
Mirko Cro Cop dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Cro Cop pushes Quinton Jackson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a punch and launches himself over Rampage!
Nice move by Cro Cop who clinches and pushes Rampage against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rampage tries to break the clinch... Mirko Cro Cop launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Rampage breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Quinton Jackson tries a hook to the body
and hits Cro Cop ribs hard
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rampage 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 4:10 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop fires an unorthodox punch to Rampage's torso
that hits its mark.
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Good front kick from Cro Cop!
Rampage stumbles backwards after that one!
Several good body shots
land on Rampage.
Mirko Cro Cop throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Lightning fast low kick from Cro Cop!
Rampage blocks that kick with his leg.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Quinton Jackson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Cro Cop quickly defends.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Cro Cop.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Rampage fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Quinton Jackson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mirko Cro Cop continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cro Cop wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cro Cop moves forward and holds Rampage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Cro Cop pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Quinton Jackson's face!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Rampage looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Rampage is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Mirko Cro Cop throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Rampage!
Cro Cop blocks with confidence
Brutal combination from Quinton Jackson!
Cro Cop moves aside and dodges.
Quinton Jackson gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Mirko Cro Cop steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
A right hand from Mirko Cro Cop
surprises Rampage!
Cro Cop throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Lightning fast low kick from Cro Cop!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Rampage hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Every time Quinton Jackson attempts to get inside
Cro Cop fires a low kick.
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rampage goes to the body...
his punches graze Cro Cop's arm.
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A right hand from Mirko Cro Cop
surprises Rampage!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Mirko Cro Cop
that forces Rampage to try and defend better.
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Quinton Jackson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Rampage hyper-extended his left leg
Cro Cop moves forward looking for some action
Mirko Cro Cop shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a knee while holding Rampage's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Rampage in the abdomen
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Quinton Jackson goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop seems staggered and Quinton Jackson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Cro Cop is connecting with a few punches
Mirko Cro Cop continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rampage is holding Mirko Cro Cop's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop shows great balance while pushing away Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Quinton Jackson launches a body shot
Cro Cop dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Quinton Jackson's Chin
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rampage's thigh!
Rampage hyper-extended his leg
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rampage's chin
Quinton Jackson charges at Cro Cop throwing flurries left and right.
Mirko Cro Cop gets out of the way.
Rampage leads with a punch
Mirko Cro Cop avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Rampage's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Mirko Cro Cop tries a hook to the body
and hits Rampage ribs hard
Hard blow to Rampage's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cro Cop throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The ref pulls off Mirko Cro Cop! Rampage seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Rampage's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by TKO (Punches) at 0:49 Round 4
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 13/45 (29%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 18/32 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 235 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 37/45 (82%)
Kicks 11/16 (69%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 235 s
This was a really good fight. For the first 2 full rounds, Cro Cop was kicking, but Rampage was avoiding them, and absorbing them with minimal damage. I haven't seen anyone as effective against Cro Cops kicks. The he got hit HARD with a kick in the 3rd round, and his dodginess dwindled, and Cro Cop landed about 5 clean ones after that. He then TKO'ed at him for a while until it was TKO-central.