PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shiphead Copslapper (ranked 23774 p4p, 23626 weight class) and Lou Sabatory (ranked 0 p4p, 547 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Copslapper
vs
Sabatory

192 cm
25
192
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
185
12 - 27 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shiphead Copslapper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Sabatory!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabatory looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Copslapper scores with a shot to the body.
Sabatory fails with the takedown
and Copslapper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Copslapper scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Lou Sabatory has been cut.
Sabatory misses with a takedown attempt - Copslapper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shiphead Copslapper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Sabatory.
Sabatory looks winded!

Copslapper moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Sabatory goes down! Can Copslapper finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copslapper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Copslapper continues to stall.
Copslapper passes Sabatory's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabatory tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Copslapper is taking a breather. Sabatory says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Copslapper is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sabatory!
Copslapper controlling from the full mount.
Sabatory is looking to improve his position but Copslapper isn't that keen on the idea.
Copslapper controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copslapper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sabatory is desperately trying to improve his position but Copslapper has a good base and remains in mount.
Copslapper controlling the pace for now.
Copslapper prevents Sabatory from getting the reversal.
Copslapper looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabatory is desperately trying to improve his position but Copslapper has a good base and remains in mount.
Copslapper content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Copslapper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shiphead Copslapper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Sabatory's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sabatory shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Copslapper as he avoids it easily.
Copslapper digs a good hook to Sabatory's body.
Sabatory tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Copslapper swivels and escapes.

Copslapper moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Sabatory goes down! Can Copslapper finish him!?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Copslapper stays in close to Sabatory's body and controls the position.
Copslapper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabatory can do to turn this around?
Sabatory can't keep his opponent in guard - Copslapper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Copslapper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Copslapper's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Copslapper.
More hug and hope from Copslapper.
Sabatory has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Copslapper is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Copslapper is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Copslapper content just to control the position here.
Copslapper continues to hold on tight.
Sabatory tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Copslapper content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabatory is wriggling around trying to escape.
Copslapper controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabatory keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Copslapper controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shiphead Copslapper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lou Sabatory's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Copslapper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Copslapper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sabatory shoots in and drives through. Copslapper sprawls well.
That kick from Copslapper tenderised Sabatory's leg. Sabatory is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sabatory has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Copslapper.
Sabatory shoots in looking for a takedown. Copslapper tries to sprawl out of it but Sabatory keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Copslapper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sabatory.
Shiphead Copslapper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Sabatory.
Copslapper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sabatory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copslapper lands a nice looking body kick.
Lou Sabatory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sabatory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Copslapper lands with a good body shot.
Copslapper feints and then cracks Sabatory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sabatory down.
Copslapper connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copslapper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That has opened up Lou Sabatory's cut even more.
Sabatory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Copslapper - that's a beauty! Sabatory is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Copslapper can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shiphead Copslapper!
After winning the bout, Shiphead Copslapper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.