Post by The Sandmen on Oct 15, 2013 16:33:20 GMT -5
Mirko Cro Cop is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Smith while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Smith 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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Mirko Cro Cop and Maurice Smith touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Maurice Smith goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Cro Cop seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
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 Smith's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Smith in the abdomen
A bad move from Mirko Cro Cop
allows Smith to land a solid head kick.
Cro Cop's Left eye is beginning to swell
As the fight continues it seems that Mirko Cro Cop is taking the best of the fight.
Smith attempts a shoot
Mirko Cro Cop hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Smith has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Smith blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brutal combination from Maurice Smith!
Cro Cop is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Cro Cop's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Maurice Smith tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop won't budge, forcing Smith to pull guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Smith
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Cro Cop
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Deep breaths from Mirko Cro Cop who tries a hammer punch to Smith's ribs.
That hit Smith who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Maurice Smith sits high on Mirko Cro Cop's chest and pulls his leg underneath Cro Cop's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Cro Cop tries to roll out. He's too quick for Maurice Smith and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Smith and it cost him top position.
Smith misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Maurice Smith uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Smith's side.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Smith positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cro Cop's being punished here!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight on the ground
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Maurice Smith keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Smith suddenly holds Mirko Cro Cop's arm and tries an armbar!
Cro Cop can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Maurice Smith!
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Smith
Cro Cop throws a few hammer fists to the face of Maurice Smith
Blocked by Smith.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Smith
Mirko Cro Cop is looking to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Mirko Cro Cop gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Smith
Cro Cop tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Mirko Cro Cop moves to better his position on the ground...
Mirko Cro Cop viciously slams hammer blows to Smith's face!
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard.
Mirko Cro Cop keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard.
Maurice Smith manages to switch to half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Smith
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight on the ground
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Smith
Nice moves from Mirko Cro Cop who positions himself for using his knees on Smith!
One, two! Look at Maurice Smith's grimace of pain!
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Smith
Not a desiderable position that Smith is in now. Mirko Cro Cop is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to free his leg...
Mirko Cro Cop uses some of his skill by jumping out of Smith's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith 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.
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Mirko Cro Cop looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Mirko Cro Cop slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Cro Cop is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Maurice Smith, who is barely covering up!
Dan Miragliotta 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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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Cro Cop looks to be in very good shape.
Mirko Cro Cop is opening up on Smith and raining down combinations!
Smith's corner looks worried!
Smith's Forehead is beginning to swell
Solid low kick from Maurice Smith.
Cro Cop deflects it.
A right hand from Maurice Smith
misses its target.
Smith misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Smith dodges!
A bad move from Maurice Smith
allows Cro Cop to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Cro Cop followed by a hard jab
Maurice Smith stumbles back.
Mirko Cro Cop and Smith engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Smith was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Smith decides to launch some tentative punches
Mirko Cro Cop takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Here comes Mirko Cro Cop with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Smith's ribs!
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cro Cop is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Smith's jaw!
Smith's Right cheek is beginning to swell
A right hand from Mirko Cro Cop
surprises Smith!
Mirko Cro Cop was tooling Maurice Smith for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Maurice Smith lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Cro Cop tries to grapple
He puts Smith in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop grab one of Maurice Smith's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Maurice Smith landed hard on his back
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Smith's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Smith's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith kicks his legs trying to keep Mirko Cro Cop away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop moves backwards and gestures for Maurice Smith to stand up.
Smith climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Several good body shots
land on Smith.
Smith pushes Mirko Cro Cop and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cro Cop steps backwards away from Maurice Smith. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Smith's face
Smith seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and moves laterally.
Smith stumbles backwards staggered and Mirko Cro Cop launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Smith is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Smith's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Smith has a small cut in his Forehead
Smith seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Maurice Smith is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
There is a small laceration on Maurice Smith's Right cheek
That punishment by Mirko Cro Cop has left Smith staggered! Mirko Cro Cop should try push forward now and finish this!
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cro Cop knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Maurice Smith is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
Smith seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
You can see Smith's blood making stains in the mat.
Smith tries to hit Mirko Cro Cop with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cro Cop dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Cro Cop launches a kick to Smith's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Smith's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop creates space and allows Maurice Smith to stand up.
Smith climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The ref stops the action. 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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You can see Smith's blood making stains in the mat.
A bad move from Mirko Cro Cop
almost puts his head in the path of Smith's kick.
You can see Smith's blood making stains in the mat.
Maurice Smith throws a combo
Mirko Cro Cop ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Smith swings again, only to get countered once more! Smith is looking bad here!
Smith hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Mirko Cro Cop knocks Smith out cold in a stunning fashion!
Smith's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Maurice Smith's Left eye
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by KO (Punches) at 0:37 Round 3
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 26/31 (84%)
Kicks 9/11 (82%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/32 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 217 s
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 309 s
A great, even first round, followed by an unfortunately one-sided 2nd, leaving Smith open for the finish in the 3rd. The cat took BEEFY damage though, showing his KO resistance is legit.
Ferocious staredown by Smith while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Smith 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 Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
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Mirko Cro Cop and Maurice Smith touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Maurice Smith goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Cro Cop seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
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 Smith's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Smith in the abdomen
A bad move from Mirko Cro Cop
allows Smith to land a solid head kick.
Cro Cop's Left eye is beginning to swell
As the fight continues it seems that Mirko Cro Cop is taking the best of the fight.
Smith attempts a shoot
Mirko Cro Cop hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Smith has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Smith blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brutal combination from Maurice Smith!
Cro Cop is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Cro Cop's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Maurice Smith tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop won't budge, forcing Smith to pull guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Smith
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Cro Cop
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Deep breaths from Mirko Cro Cop who tries a hammer punch to Smith's ribs.
That hit Smith who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Maurice Smith sits high on Mirko Cro Cop's chest and pulls his leg underneath Cro Cop's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Cro Cop tries to roll out. He's too quick for Maurice Smith and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Smith and it cost him top position.
Smith misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Maurice Smith uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Smith's side.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Smith positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cro Cop's being punished here!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight on the ground
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Maurice Smith keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Smith suddenly holds Mirko Cro Cop's arm and tries an armbar!
Cro Cop can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Maurice Smith!
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Smith
Cro Cop throws a few hammer fists to the face of Maurice Smith
Blocked by Smith.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Smith
Mirko Cro Cop is looking to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Mirko Cro Cop gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Smith
Cro Cop tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Mirko Cro Cop moves to better his position on the ground...
Mirko Cro Cop viciously slams hammer blows to Smith's face!
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard.
Mirko Cro Cop keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard.
Maurice Smith manages to switch to half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Smith
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight on the ground
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Smith
Nice moves from Mirko Cro Cop who positions himself for using his knees on Smith!
One, two! Look at Maurice Smith's grimace of pain!
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Smith
Not a desiderable position that Smith is in now. Mirko Cro Cop is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to free his leg...
Mirko Cro Cop uses some of his skill by jumping out of Smith's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith 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.
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Mirko Cro Cop looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Mirko Cro Cop slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Cro Cop is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Maurice Smith, who is barely covering up!
Dan Miragliotta 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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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Cro Cop looks to be in very good shape.
Mirko Cro Cop is opening up on Smith and raining down combinations!
Smith's corner looks worried!
Smith's Forehead is beginning to swell
Solid low kick from Maurice Smith.
Cro Cop deflects it.
A right hand from Maurice Smith
misses its target.
Smith misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Smith dodges!
A bad move from Maurice Smith
allows Cro Cop to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Cro Cop followed by a hard jab
Maurice Smith stumbles back.
Mirko Cro Cop and Smith engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Smith was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Smith decides to launch some tentative punches
Mirko Cro Cop takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Here comes Mirko Cro Cop with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Smith's ribs!
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cro Cop is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Smith's jaw!
Smith's Right cheek is beginning to swell
A right hand from Mirko Cro Cop
surprises Smith!
Mirko Cro Cop was tooling Maurice Smith for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Maurice Smith lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Cro Cop tries to grapple
He puts Smith in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop grab one of Maurice Smith's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Maurice Smith landed hard on his back
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Smith's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Smith's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith kicks his legs trying to keep Mirko Cro Cop away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop moves backwards and gestures for Maurice Smith to stand up.
Smith climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Several good body shots
land on Smith.
Smith pushes Mirko Cro Cop and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cro Cop steps backwards away from Maurice Smith. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Smith's face
Smith seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and moves laterally.
Smith stumbles backwards staggered and Mirko Cro Cop launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Smith is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Smith's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Smith has a small cut in his Forehead
Smith seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Maurice Smith is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
There is a small laceration on Maurice Smith's Right cheek
That punishment by Mirko Cro Cop has left Smith staggered! Mirko Cro Cop should try push forward now and finish this!
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cro Cop knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Maurice Smith is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
Smith seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
You can see Smith's blood making stains in the mat.
Smith tries to hit Mirko Cro Cop with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cro Cop dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Cro Cop launches a kick to Smith's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Smith's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop creates space and allows Maurice Smith to stand up.
Smith climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The ref stops the action. 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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You can see Smith's blood making stains in the mat.
A bad move from Mirko Cro Cop
almost puts his head in the path of Smith's kick.
You can see Smith's blood making stains in the mat.
Maurice Smith throws a combo
Mirko Cro Cop ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Smith swings again, only to get countered once more! Smith is looking bad here!
Smith hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Mirko Cro Cop knocks Smith out cold in a stunning fashion!
Smith's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Maurice Smith's Left eye
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by KO (Punches) at 0:37 Round 3
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 26/31 (84%)
Kicks 9/11 (82%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/32 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 217 s
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 309 s
A great, even first round, followed by an unfortunately one-sided 2nd, leaving Smith open for the finish in the 3rd. The cat took BEEFY damage though, showing his KO resistance is legit.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!