Post by The Sandman on Jun 15, 2021 17:03:38 GMT -5
Mirko Cro Cop shifts back and forth nervously.
Stipe Miocic looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Miocic is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stipe Miocic can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miocic avoids a dangerous strike from Cro Cop
and counters with a solid straight!
Cro Cop's Left eye is beginning to swell
Miocic moves backwards and Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Miocic dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Cro Cop from the ground!
0:47 Round 1 and Miocic is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Stipe Miocic goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
Miocic only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Not a desiderable position that Cro Cop is in now. Stipe Miocic is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Stipe Miocic
that forces Cro Cop to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Stipe Miocic!
Cro Cop is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Stipe Miocic! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Miocic's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cro Cop cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Miocic can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Miocic moves backwards and Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Stipe Miocic jumps back and jabs
Miocic seems staggered and Mirko Cro Cop runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Miocic looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Cro Cop is on the receiving end of a great combo by Miocic.
Nice punch by Stipe Miocic
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Cro Cop's Left eye is beginning to swell
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Left eye
Cro Cop jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Miocic sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Miocic and Cro Cop circle around the center of the cage.
Miocic is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miocic pushes Mirko Cro Cop and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cro Cop moves forward looking for some action
Stipe Miocic doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Cro Cop studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
An overhand right from Stipe Miocic that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Cro Cop's stops that one with his face! How is Cro Cop standing?!
Miocic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Low kick by Stipe Miocic to maintain his distance.
That hits Mirko Cro Cop's ankle
Cro Cop hyper-extended his left leg
Stipe Miocic fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Cro Cop's chin
Cro Cop studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stipe Miocic can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Stipe Miocic fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Cro Cop's chin
Miocic goes to the body...
He punishes Cro Cop's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Cro Cop's body! He's holding his side
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stipe Miocic can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Stipe Miocic takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Miocic dodges!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Miocic moves backwards and Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic chases Cro Cop and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Cro Cop steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Right cheek
Miocic and Cro Cop circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Stipe Miocic has found an opening in the defense of Cro Cop, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Cro Cop's ribs.
Cro Cop ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Stipe Miocic goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop seems staggered and Stipe Miocic runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Some nice shots from Stipe Miocic
that stun Cro Cop.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Miocic is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Cro Cop's jaw!
Herb Dean is asking Cro Cop to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Cro Cop.
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Stipe Miocic by TKO (Punch) at 1:15 Round 2
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 27/37 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Cro Cop is so bad compared to his era 1 incarnation. Kinda interesting to see. A little sad, but at least Miocic is a legit opponent.
Stipe Miocic looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Miocic is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stipe Miocic can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miocic avoids a dangerous strike from Cro Cop
and counters with a solid straight!
Cro Cop's Left eye is beginning to swell
Miocic moves backwards and Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Miocic dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Cro Cop from the ground!
0:47 Round 1 and Miocic is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Stipe Miocic goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
Miocic only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Not a desiderable position that Cro Cop is in now. Stipe Miocic is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Stipe Miocic
that forces Cro Cop to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Stipe Miocic!
Cro Cop is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Stipe Miocic! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Miocic's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cro Cop cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Miocic can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Miocic moves backwards and Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Stipe Miocic jumps back and jabs
Miocic seems staggered and Mirko Cro Cop runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Miocic looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Cro Cop is on the receiving end of a great combo by Miocic.
Nice punch by Stipe Miocic
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Cro Cop's Left eye is beginning to swell
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Left eye
Cro Cop jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Miocic sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Miocic and Cro Cop circle around the center of the cage.
Miocic is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miocic pushes Mirko Cro Cop and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cro Cop moves forward looking for some action
Stipe Miocic doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Cro Cop studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
An overhand right from Stipe Miocic that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Cro Cop's stops that one with his face! How is Cro Cop standing?!
Miocic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Low kick by Stipe Miocic to maintain his distance.
That hits Mirko Cro Cop's ankle
Cro Cop hyper-extended his left leg
Stipe Miocic fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Cro Cop's chin
Cro Cop studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stipe Miocic can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Stipe Miocic fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Cro Cop's chin
Miocic goes to the body...
He punishes Cro Cop's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Cro Cop's body! He's holding his side
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stipe Miocic can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Stipe Miocic takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Miocic dodges!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Miocic moves backwards and Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic chases Cro Cop and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Cro Cop steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Right cheek
Miocic and Cro Cop circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Stipe Miocic has found an opening in the defense of Cro Cop, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Cro Cop's ribs.
Cro Cop ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Stipe Miocic goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop seems staggered and Stipe Miocic runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Some nice shots from Stipe Miocic
that stun Cro Cop.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Miocic is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Cro Cop's jaw!
Herb Dean is asking Cro Cop to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Cro Cop.
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Stipe Miocic by TKO (Punch) at 1:15 Round 2
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 27/37 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Cro Cop is so bad compared to his era 1 incarnation. Kinda interesting to see. A little sad, but at least Miocic is a legit opponent.
