PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glen DANZIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Kopite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DANZIG comes to the cage accompanied by The Misfits-Where Eagles Dare. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DANZIG
vs
Kopite

170 cm
25
145 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

198 cm
20
131 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glen DANZIG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Kopite!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from DANZIG misses.
DANZIG fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick from Kopite lands but DANZIG takes it in his stride.

It looks like Glen DANZIG has been cut.
DANZIG fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kopite manages to avoid it.
Kopite throws a jab when DANZIG was well out of range.
Kopite throws a sloppy head kick and DANZIG moves out of range easily.
Kopite works over DANZIG's head and body with a nice combination.
Kopite swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DANZIG.
Kopite throws a body punch but DANZIG moves out of range.
DANZIG misses with a straight right.
DANZIG fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kopite avoids it really well and circles away.
DANZIG uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kopite.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kopite misses.
Kopite misses the jab.
DANZIG tries for a takedown but Kopite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen DANZIG. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DANZIG misses with the combination.
DANZIG jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
DANZIG throws a sloppy body shot
and Kopite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DANZIG lands with a nice combination. Kopite backs away looking to recover.
DANZIG thows a body shot but no joy.
Kopite looks to land a combination. DANZIG sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from DANZIG.
Kopite lands with an uppercut that bounces DANZIG off the cage and back into rage.
DANZIG tries for a takedown but Kopite circles away easily
and Kopite counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kopite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kopite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DANZIG has his takedown stuffed
and Kopite counters with a nice body shot.
DANZIG is breathing heavily.
Kopite throws a right and a left that both miss.
DANZIG throws a series of punches but Kopite avoids them all with ease.
Glen DANZIG seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG thuds his right hand into Kopite's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kopite stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kopite wants it to stay on the feet.
DANZIG throws a combination that misses
and Kopite counters with a series of strikes. DANZIG will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Kopite misses.
DANZIG uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kopite.
DANZIG tries to move into range but Kopite moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kopite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kopite fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Kopite lands an impressive looking overhand right. DANZIG doesn't seem phased though.
DANZIG misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopite.
Kopite lands a slapping body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for DANZIG. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopite looks to land a combination but DANZIG avoids it well.
Kopite lands with a kick to the temple. DANZIG shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kopite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DANZIG is defended easily by Kopite.
Roberto Kopite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DANZIG throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DANZIG with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kopite counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopite slips a straight right by DANZIG.
Kopite is looking to land body kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kopite misses the shot to the body.
DANZIG misses with a body shot
and Kopite counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Kopite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen DANZIG's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kopite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DANZIG.
DANZIG tries to bum rush Kopite with a series of wild strikes but Kopite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DANZIG walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kopite checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kopite is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kopite on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DANZIG avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DANZIG lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DANZIG.
DANZIG is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kopite sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DANZIG throws a series of punches but Kopite moves out of range.
Kopite misses with an uppercut.
Glen DANZIG is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopite missing with a left hand there. DANZIG was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DANZIG fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberto Kopite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kopite lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DANZIG shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kopite as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen DANZIG. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DANZIG uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kopite.
DANZIG will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kopite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DANZIG ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kopite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kopite swinging wildly here.
DANZIG uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kopite.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DANZIG tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kopite sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DANZIG somewhat.
DANZIG misses with a straight right.
Kopite throws a combination. DANZIG tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
DANZIG ducks under a wild hook from Kopite.
DANZIG avoids a punch combination nicely.
DANZIG ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DANZIG tries to clinch but Kopite moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kopite.
Kopite lands with a cross.
DANZIG misses with a body punch
and Kopite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kopite throws the left hand but DANZIG avoids the punch easily.
Kopite misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from DANZIG misses.
Kopite looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DANZIG throws out a loose jab but Kopite uses good head movement to avoid it.
DANZIG misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kopite counters with a left and a right that stings DANZIG.
Kopite misses with a wild combination.
Kopite tries to bum rush DANZIG with a series of wild strikes but DANZIG uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kopite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Kopite.
DANZIG misses with a takedown attempt
and Kopite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kopite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DANZIG.
Kopite misses with a two punch combination.
Kopite misses with a combination

and DANZIG decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kopite's guard.
Kopite is looking to stand up but DANZIG isn't so interested in that idea.
Kopite working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DANZIG.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roberto Kopite will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Glen DANZIG's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kopite avoids the body shot from DANZIG.
DANZIG looks to land a combination but Kopite avoids it well.
Kopite stuffs the takedown attempt from DANZIG. DANZIG gets slowly back to his feet.
Kopite scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kopite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kopite misses the jab.
DANZIG looks to score with a jab to the body but Kopite is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

DANZIG drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kopite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DANZIG trying to control but Kopite is working from the bottom.
DANZIG pushes down on Kopite's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kopite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DANZIG.
DANZIG throwing shots but Kopite is blocking nicely.
Kopite controlling the position for now.
DANZIG missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DANZIG trying to mount his opponent but Kopite defends it.
Roberto Kopite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
DANZIG frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

DANZIG has control of Kopite's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kopite regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

DANZIG goes for an armbar but Kopite turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kopite.

DANZIG is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kopite defends well.
Glen DANZIG has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite postures up.
DANZIG is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kopite showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as DANZIG holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Kopite decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
DANZIG ducks under a wild hook from Kopite.
Kopite lands a jab-cross combination.
Kopite scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DANZIG doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopite scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DANZIG doesn't seem bothered though.
DANZIG tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kopite swivels and escapes.
Kopite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Kopite.
I've got Kopite winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Kopite!