PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Gugglebottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie copperfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Gugglebottom
vs
copperfield

193 cm
24
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

201 cm
24
252 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Gugglebottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Jamie copperfield!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

copperfield closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gugglebottom trying to control here.
copperfield passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gugglebottom tries to hold on but copperfield postures up.
Gugglebottom is looking to improve his position but copperfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Gugglebottom wants to hold on but copperfield pushes him away.
copperfield throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
copperfield prevents Gugglebottom from getting the reversal.
Gugglebottom slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gugglebottom moves into full guard.
copperfield looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
copperfield wants to control from the top but Gugglebottom keeps moving.
Gugglebottom wants to sweep here but copperfield controlling him for the moment.
Gugglebottom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
copperfield won't allow Gugglebottom to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
copperfield shoots in but no luck this time.
copperfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

copperfield scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gugglebottom is pressing down on copperfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
copperfield would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
copperfield looks gassed!
Gugglebottom pulls copperfield in close to prevent any damage.
Gugglebottom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
copperfield wants to pass the guard but Gugglebottom is keeping the position.
Gugglebottom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gugglebottom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. copperfield manages to get himself to full guard.
copperfield seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gugglebottom is pushing down on copperfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. copperfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Gugglebottom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gugglebottom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed copperfield's head.

copperfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
copperfield trying to control but Gugglebottom postures up.

Gugglebottom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. copperfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gugglebottom.
copperfield is looking for a sweep. Gugglebottom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
copperfield has a hand on Gugglebottom's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gugglebottom takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gugglebottom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as copperfield is looking to escape.

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.
copperfield regains half guard.
Gugglebottom wants to control but copperfield is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
copperfield trying to control here.
Gugglebottom passes to side control.
copperfield is not content to let Gugglebottom control the position.

Gugglebottom is trying to get an arm triangle but copperfield is defending well.

Gugglebottom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edward Gugglebottom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

copperfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gugglebottom was well out of range. Poor timing from copperfield.
Gugglebottom stuffs the takedown attempt from copperfield. copperfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Gugglebottom doesn't succeed with the takedown

so copperfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
copperfield won't allow Gugglebottom to sweep him here.

Gugglebottom pushes copperfield off and gets back to his feet.
Jamie copperfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
copperfield misses with a takedown attempt

so Gugglebottom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
copperfield is breathing heavily.

Gugglebottom drops back, looking for a kneebar! copperfield looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. copperfield looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from copperfield!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Gugglebottom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
copperfield wants to take a breather but Gugglebottom manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for copperfield.
copperfield is stalling in the full guard.
copperfield looking to pass the guard.
Edward Gugglebottom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

copperfield stands and steps away. Gugglebottom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
copperfield with a poor takedown

and Gugglebottom counters with a takedown into side control.
Edward Gugglebottom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie copperfield.
copperfield has one of Gugglebottom's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

Gugglebottom tries for a kimura but copperfield is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gugglebottom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gugglebottom wants to lay and pray for a moment but copperfield keeps working.
copperfield is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gugglebottom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but copperfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gugglebottom working away.
copperfield is not content to let Gugglebottom control the position.
You can see the frustration on copperfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gugglebottom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
copperfield can't do much from the bottom here.
copperfield tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gugglebottom presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
copperfield wants to hold on but Gugglebottom pushes him away.
Gugglebottom scoring with strikes but copperfield is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Gugglebottom working for a guillotine from mount but copperfield is in no mood to give up.
Gugglebottom wants to control the pace but copperfield is squirming around nicely.

Gugglebottom working for a submission but copperfield is keeping him at bay.

Gugglebottom goes for an armbar but copperfield turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from copperfield.
copperfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gugglebottom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
copperfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Gugglebottom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
copperfield wants to pass the guard but Gugglebottom is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Gugglebottom dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

copperfield doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Gugglebottom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Gugglebottom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! copperfield is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! copperfield has escaped and now he's on top!
copperfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gugglebottom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gugglebottom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
copperfield keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Gugglebottom is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gugglebottom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but copperfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
copperfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gugglebottom works his foot free and advances to mount.
copperfield is looking to improve his position but Gugglebottom isn't that keen on the idea.

Gugglebottom goes for an armbar but he's not got it… copperfield turns into him and now he's in Gugglebottom's guard.
copperfield trying to control but Gugglebottom is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
copperfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Gugglebottom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
copperfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gugglebottom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gugglebottom pulls copperfield in close to prevent any damage.
copperfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
copperfield looking to pass the guard.
copperfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gugglebottom is pulling down on copperfield's head to control his posture.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gugglebottom has his takedown stuffed

and copperfield counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gugglebottom's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gugglebottom has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Gugglebottom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gugglebottom keeping moving, preventing copperfield from controlling successfully.
Gugglebottom looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
copperfield works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gugglebottom holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
copperfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gugglebottom is concentrating on defense, preventing copperfield from advancing position.
copperfield tries to pass to full mount but Gugglebottom defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Gugglebottom has one foot on copperfield's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gugglebottom fails with the takedown

and copperfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jamie copperfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gugglebottom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
copperfield advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
copperfield lands an elbow.
Edward Gugglebottom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gugglebottom parries the strikes from copperfield easily there. copperfield is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gugglebottom to escape.
Gugglebottom can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie copperfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gugglebottom 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 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Gugglebottom!