Post by The Sandman on Jul 18, 2022 18:33:42 GMT -5
Mark Coleman shifts back and forth nervously.
Mirko Cro Cop looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Godfather of Ground and Pound is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Mark Coleman comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The Godfather of Ground and Pound and Cro Cop move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
The Godfather of Ground and Pound was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The Godfather of Ground and Pound has a small cut in his Left cheek
Mirko Cro Cop seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Inside leg kick from Cro Cop
that lands on Mark Coleman's leg.
Mark Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mirko Cro Cop is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Godfather of Ground and Pound into his guard.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Cro Cop studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
As the fight continues it seems that Mark Coleman is taking the best of the fight.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cro Cop with a double overhooks!
Incredible high kick!
The Godfather of Ground and Pound is worried!
Mark Coleman attempts a sweep single...
Mark Coleman catches Mirko Cro Cop's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Godfather of Ground and Pound.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Cro Cop
The Godfather of Ground and Pound is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Coleman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Cro Cop
The Godfather of Ground and Pound is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Coleman!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Mark Coleman
The Godfather of Ground and Pound tries to escape from the full mount...
Mirko Cro Cop is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman attempts to trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard.
Mirko Cro Cop keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound is holding Mirko Cro Cop's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop shows great balance while pushing away Mark Coleman
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
The Godfather of Ground and Pound fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cro Cop sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Cro Cop fires low kicks
punishing The Godfather of Ground and Pound's legs repeatedly.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound and Cro Cop circle around the center of the cage.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound pushes Mirko Cro Cop and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound 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.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
The Godfather of Ground and Pound works on the ground with his fingers over Cro Cop's face
Cro Cop shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Deep breaths from Mirko Cro Cop who tries a hammer punch to The Godfather of Ground and Pound's ribs.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound blocks those punches
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Mark Coleman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a punch and launches himself over Mark Coleman
Great move by Cro Cop who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Mark Coleman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
The Godfather of Ground and Pound holds his opponent and blocks his moves.
Mark Coleman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound circles out and slips free of Mirko Cro Cop's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound pushes Mirko Cro Cop and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cro Cop studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Mark Coleman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cro Cop is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around The Godfather of Ground and Pound
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop launches a few weak punches
The Godfather of Ground and Pound blocks them effectively.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Cro Cop
The Godfather of Ground and Pound throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mirko Cro Cop
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to move on the ground and shows Mark Coleman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Cro Cop uses his forearms to block the impact!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Cro Cop and The Godfather of Ground and Pound circle around the center of the cage.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Cro Cop and The Godfather of Ground and Pound circle around the center of the cage.
Mark Coleman attempts a sweep single...
Mark Coleman catches Mirko Cro Cop's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Godfather of Ground and Pound.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Cro Cop
The Godfather of Ground and Pound use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) is cheering him!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Mark Coleman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
The Godfather of Ground and Pound 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!
Cro Cop's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mark Coleman looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Mark Coleman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mark Coleman is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Good looking punches from Mark Coleman on the ground
They could take their toll on Cro Cop.
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Cro Cop to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Cro Cop.
Winner is Mark Coleman by TKO (GnP) at 2:31 Round 2
Statistics: Mark Coleman
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 10/11 (91%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 186 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 186 s
Cro Cop was having success with those kicks, but GnP GrandMaester was having success with his thing very much too. Very curious of the new stand-em-up guidelines played any factor here.
Mirko Cro Cop looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Godfather of Ground and Pound is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Mark Coleman comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The Godfather of Ground and Pound and Cro Cop move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
The Godfather of Ground and Pound was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The Godfather of Ground and Pound has a small cut in his Left cheek
Mirko Cro Cop seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Inside leg kick from Cro Cop
that lands on Mark Coleman's leg.
Mark Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mirko Cro Cop is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Godfather of Ground and Pound into his guard.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Cro Cop studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
As the fight continues it seems that Mark Coleman is taking the best of the fight.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cro Cop with a double overhooks!
Incredible high kick!
The Godfather of Ground and Pound is worried!
Mark Coleman attempts a sweep single...
Mark Coleman catches Mirko Cro Cop's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Godfather of Ground and Pound.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Cro Cop
The Godfather of Ground and Pound is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Coleman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Cro Cop
The Godfather of Ground and Pound is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Coleman!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Mark Coleman
The Godfather of Ground and Pound tries to escape from the full mount...
Mirko Cro Cop is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman attempts to trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard.
Mirko Cro Cop keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound is holding Mirko Cro Cop's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop shows great balance while pushing away Mark Coleman
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
The Godfather of Ground and Pound fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cro Cop sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Cro Cop fires low kicks
punishing The Godfather of Ground and Pound's legs repeatedly.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound and Cro Cop circle around the center of the cage.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound pushes Mirko Cro Cop and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound 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.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
The Godfather of Ground and Pound works on the ground with his fingers over Cro Cop's face
Cro Cop shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Deep breaths from Mirko Cro Cop who tries a hammer punch to The Godfather of Ground and Pound's ribs.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound blocks those punches
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Mark Coleman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a punch and launches himself over Mark Coleman
Great move by Cro Cop who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Mark Coleman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
The Godfather of Ground and Pound holds his opponent and blocks his moves.
Mark Coleman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound circles out and slips free of Mirko Cro Cop's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Godfather of Ground and Pound pushes Mirko Cro Cop and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cro Cop studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Mark Coleman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cro Cop is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around The Godfather of Ground and Pound
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop launches a few weak punches
The Godfather of Ground and Pound blocks them effectively.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Cro Cop
The Godfather of Ground and Pound throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mirko Cro Cop
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to move on the ground and shows Mark Coleman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Cro Cop uses his forearms to block the impact!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Cro Cop and The Godfather of Ground and Pound circle around the center of the cage.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Cro Cop and The Godfather of Ground and Pound circle around the center of the cage.
Mark Coleman attempts a sweep single...
Mark Coleman catches Mirko Cro Cop's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Godfather of Ground and Pound.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Cro Cop
The Godfather of Ground and Pound use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) is cheering him!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Mark Coleman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
The Godfather of Ground and Pound 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!
Cro Cop's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mark Coleman looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Mark Coleman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mark Coleman is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Good looking punches from Mark Coleman on the ground
They could take their toll on Cro Cop.
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Cro Cop to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Cro Cop.
Winner is Mark Coleman by TKO (GnP) at 2:31 Round 2
Statistics: Mark Coleman
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 10/11 (91%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 186 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 186 s
Cro Cop was having success with those kicks, but GnP GrandMaester was having success with his thing very much too. Very curious of the new stand-em-up guidelines played any factor here.
