PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kopstoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kopstoot
vs
Smyth

195 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

192 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Kopstoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Smyth!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Kopstoot catches Smyth right on the button with a cross.
Kopstoot throws a series of punches but Smyth avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Kopstoot. No joy for Smyth on that attempt.
No luck for Smyth with that takedown attempt.
Kopstoot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smyth. Smyth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smyth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kopstoot pinned against the cage. Kopstoot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dave Kopstoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Smyth.
Smyth dives in and grabs Kopstoot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kopstoot pushes down on Smyth's head and hops out.
Kopstoot moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Smyth goes down! Can Kopstoot finish him!?

It looks like Josh Smyth has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Smyth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smyth looks gassed!
Kopstoot wanted to stand there but Smyth had control of the position.

Smyth has his foot on Kopstoot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kopstoot works his way back into a safe position though.

Kopstoot gets to his feet. Smyth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopstoot lands a really nice looking cross but Smyth seems unphased.

Kopstoot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Kopstoot stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kopstoot throws a lazy right hand but Smyth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smyth is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kopstoot is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Smyth.
Smyth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Kopstoot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smyth!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smyth is trying to escape the mount.

Kopstoot stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kopstoot throws a leg kick but Smyth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smyth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopstoot misses with a low kick.
Kopstoot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kopstoot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Kopstoot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smyth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smyth has a closed guard, preventing Kopstoot from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kopstoot is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kopstoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smyth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kopstoot has managed to get both his arms back between Smyth's legs - danger averted.

Smyth had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kopstoot is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smyth Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kopstoot's back instead.

Smyth tightening his grip on Kopstoot, looking for the choke.

Smyth looking for the choke from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smyth working for the choke.

Smyth is looking for the choke from the back position but Kopstoot is controlling his hands well.

Smyth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Smyth tightening his grip on Kopstoot, looking for the choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Smyth is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kopstoot has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Kopstoot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Smyth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kopstoot throws an overhand right that lands on Smyth's shoulder, as Smyth tries to avoid the shot.
Dave Kopstoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smyth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kopstoot to counter with a crisp jab.
Smyth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kopstoot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kopstoot is defended easily by Smyth.
Kopstoot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Kopstoot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Smyth actively working from the bottom here.
Smyth wants to get back to full guard but Kopstoot has passed into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth is desperately trying to improve his position but Kopstoot has a good base and remains in mount.
Kopstoot tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Smyth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kopstoot controlling from mount.
Smyth working to try and regain half guard.
Kopstoot controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth working to try and regain half guard.
Kopstoot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smyth on the ground.
Kopstoot controlling from mount.
Smyth tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kopstoot controlling from mount.
Smyth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kopstoot controlling his opponent.
Smyth regains half guard.

Smyth looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Kopstoot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Smyth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kopstoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Smyth.
Smyth has his takedown stuffed
and Kopstoot counters with a three punch combo that has Smyth backing up. Smyth nods at Kopstoot to acknowledge the strikes.
Smyth misses with a takedown
enabling Kopstoot to counter with a crisp jab.
Kopstoot throws a solid leg kick but Smyth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kopstoot.
Kopstoot wants to land a leg kick but Smyth is out of range.
Kopstoot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kopstoot lands a two punch combo.
Kopstoot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smyth can do to turn this around?
Kopstoot lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smyth misses with a takedown attempt
and Kopstoot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dave Kopstoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Smyth.
Smyth slips a jab and a cross from Kopstoot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopstoot misses with a double jab.

Smyth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kopstoot was covering up waiting for the punch and Smyth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kopstoot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smyth is controlling him.

Smyth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kopstoot manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smyth has Kopstoot in his guard.

Smyth throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kopstoot uses it to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smyth is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kopstoot is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smyth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopstoot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kopstoot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smyth is working to get back to half guard.
Smyth sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Smyth is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kopstoot pulls his head out easily.
Kopstoot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Smyth is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kopstoot pulls his head out easily.

Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Smyth looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Kopstoot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kopstoot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Kopstoot!