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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Copeland (ranked 5397 p4p, 6369 weight class) and Barion Montgomery (ranked 610 p4p, 688 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barion Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Montgomery back to the cage. Copeland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Montgomery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Montgomery takes one to the side of the head.
Copeland misses with an uppercut.
Montgomery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montgomery moves out of range as Copeland strikes.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Copeland lands a slapping body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Montgomery scores with a four punch combination!
Montgomery instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Copeland lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montgomery.
Montgomery lands a good knee to the midsection. Copeland won't want to take too many of those.
Copeland throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Montgomery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montgomery lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Montgomery keeps control of Copeland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland tries to break free but Montgomery pushes him back against the cage.
Montgomery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland tries a body shot but Montgomery blocks it.
Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Copeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Copeland swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Copeland.
Copeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Copeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Copeland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Copeland is having none of it.
Copeland misses with a body shot.
Copeland takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery wants to clinch up but Copeland keeps it at a distance.
Montgomery darts in trying to clinch
and Copeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Copeland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but Copeland blocks it.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland stalls.
Montgomery trying to control the position but instead, Copeland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montgomery into the cage.
Copeland takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Kenneth Copeland has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copeland blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland takes a knee right on the jaw!
Copeland manages to break the clinch.
Copeland looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range.
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Montgomery utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a knee strike.
Copeland lands with a short shot to the head.
Montgomery working aggressively here.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
Montgomery looking to throw knees to the head but Copeland is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland wants to break free but Montgomery has control.
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.
Montgomery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Montgomery throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Copelands head.
Montgomery misses with a knee to the head.
Montgomery looks winded!
Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body.
Copeland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Copeland clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barion Montgomery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Copeland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Copeland lands with an uppercut that bounces Montgomery off the cage and back into range.
Copeland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montgomery slips under a jab.
Montgomery tries to counter with a clinch but Copeland shakes him off and moves away.
Montgomery defending well as Copeland loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Copeland.
Montgomery darts in and clinches Copeland up against the cage.
Copeland takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery blocks a body shot from Copeland.
Copeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
Copeland letting Montgomery take a breather here.
Montgomery misses with a knee to the head.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Copeland wants to break free but Montgomery has control.
Montgomery content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Montgomery softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Copeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery tries to stall but Copeland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Montgomery - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Montgomery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copeland blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Copeland.
Montgomery effectively controlling the action here.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copeland blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Copeland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Copeland breaks from the clinch.
Montgomery connects with a body shot.
Copeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland works Montgomery's body with a nice hook.
Copeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copeland breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Montgomery 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Copeland looks to land a left hand but Montgomery moved out of range nicely.
Copeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Copeland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montgomery has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Copeland takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Kenneth Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland cracks Montgomery with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Copeland misses its intended target.
Montgomery throws a counter combo.
Copeland throws a low kick but Montgomery moves out of range easily.
Montgomery slips a straight right by Copeland.
Copeland scores with a punch to the head.
Copeland scores with a jab.
Montgomery is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Copeland rather than just go for the knockout.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch but Copeland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland looks to land a left hand but Montgomery moved out of range nicely.
Montgomery tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Copeland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Copeland takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Copeland's head.
Copeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Copeland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Copeland scores with a one two! Montgomery had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Copeland throws a nice looking combination but Montgomery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Copeland misses the jab.
Montgomery wants to counter the offense by Copeland and move into the clinch position.
Jab, jab by Copeland - just one landing.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery tries to keep at a distance but Copeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Montgomery just leaning against Copeland, taking a breather.
Copeland lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland has had enough of the clinch but Montgomery keeps him there for the moment.
Montgomery has Copeland pressed against the cage, preventing Copeland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Copeland cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Montgomery working aggressively here.
Copeland is looking to break free of the clinch but Montgomery has double underhooks.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but Copeland blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Copeland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Copeland breaks the clinch.
Montgomery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Copeland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Copeland forces Montgomery back against the cage and clinches.
Montgomery is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Montgomery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Copeland's face.
Montgomery lands a good knee to the midsection. Copeland won't want to take too many of those.
Montgomery misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Copeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Copeland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Copeland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Copeland.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Copeland moves away.
Copeland throws a series of punches but Montgomery moves out of range.
Copeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montgomery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Copeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montgomery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Copeland's head.
Copeland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montgomery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Montgomery misses with a hook. Copeland ducked under it nicely.
Copeland missing with a left hand there. Montgomery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montgomery steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Copeland.
A low kick from Copeland misses
and Montgomery counters by moving into the clinch.
Montgomery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery is trying to stall.
A short right from Copeland on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Copeland breaks the clinch.
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland slows down the pace here.
Montgomery has Copeland pushed against the cage.
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Copeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Copeland swats away the attempt to clinch by Montgomery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montgomery has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Copeland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Copeland lands with a right hand.
Copeland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montgomery swings for the body but Copeland moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland swinging wildly here.
Montgomery throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Copeland is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Copeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Copeland darts in and clinches Montgomery up against the cage.
Montgomery missing with knees to the body.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body.
Copeland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montgomery with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Copeland breaks the clinch.
Copeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montgomery throws out the jab.
Copeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Copeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Copeland clinches.
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but Copeland blocks with his arms.
Barion Montgomery seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Copeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Copeland saw that one coming.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Copeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Copeland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenneth Copeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Copeland has managed to clinch.
Copeland lands with a left to the head.
Montgomery misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Copeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Copeland - that landed with a thud.
Copeland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Copeland lands a body punch.
Copeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Copeland lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Copeland misses with a low kick.
Montgomery misses with a hook.
Montgomery has taken the fight to the clinch.
Copeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Copeland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Copeland breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Copeland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Copeland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Copeland!
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RATING
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