PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy Kopec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ba Lil II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopec's entrance music is Boats 'N Hoes. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kopec
vs
Lil II

200 cm
26
165 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Kopec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ba Lil II!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil II fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Kopec, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Lil II closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kopec to the mat! Kopec manages to get full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lil II trying to control but Kopec is working from the bottom.
Lil II prevents Kopec from getting back to his feet.
Lil II trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopec on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kopec tries to get out of the position.
Kopec wants to stand up but Lil II is controlling him.
Kopec really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lil II trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kopec wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lil II manages to pass to side control.
Kopec tries to kick Lil II off but Lil II keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Lil II is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kopec sees it coming and defends easily.
Lil II stops Kopec from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lil II is working for a kimura but Kopec is defending it quite comfortably.

Lil II is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kopec sees it coming and defends easily.

Lil II seems to be looking for submissions.

Lil II is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lil II throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lil II looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kopec wants to get back to his feet.

Lil II seems to be looking for submissions.
Lil II trying to control from half guard but Kopec is working away.
Kopec is trying to stand back up but Lil II is controlling him
Lil II is trying to control. Kopec wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopec is trying to stand up here but Lil II is controlling him well.
Lil II tries to pass to full mount but Kopec defends it.

Kopec manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lil II avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lil II throws a low kick but Kopec avoids it.
Lil II slips a jab from Kopec.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lil II. That's going to slow Kopec down.

Kopec shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Kopec stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lil II to get to his feet.

Lil II shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lil II showed some decent athleticism there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Lil II is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lil II stops Kopec from getting back to his feet.
Lil II thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kopec's head.
Kopec is looking to escape.
Kopec is not content to let Lil II control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopec scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lil II manages to mount him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil II misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lil II misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ba Lil II will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lil II swings for the body but Kopec moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lil II.
Kopec throws a jab but it's blocked by Lil II.
Lil II looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lil II misses with a head kick.
Kopec misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kopec as he connects with a hook.
Lil II throws out a loose jab but Kopec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lil II moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kopec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lil II moves away.
Kopec throws a hook to the side of Lil II's head but Lil II sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kopec throws a right hand that Lil II ducks under and follows up with a left that Lil II also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil II throws a chopping leg kick but Kopec manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lil II ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guy Kopec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopec throws a jab when Lil II was well out of range.
Kopec cracks Lil II with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lil II slips a jab from Kopec.
Donk. Lil II catches Kopec right on the button with a cross.
Kopec misses with a few strikes there.

Lil II feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kopec is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kopec avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kopec knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lil II on the ground.
Lil II throwing strikes but missing.
Lil II is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil II trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lil II drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lil II jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kopec wants to stand up but Lil II is controlling him.
Kopec is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lil II dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lil II trying to control the position but Kopec is working away.

Lil II thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lil II in side control, throwing shots but Kopec defends.
Kopec is pushing Lil II's head away, looking to escape. Lil II manages to hold on to the position though.

Lil II is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kopec knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ba Lil II has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kopec wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lil II is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kopec has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kopec pushes Lil II away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lil II gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lil II throws an elbow but Kopec slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lil II controls the position.
Kopec pushes Lil II away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lil II gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kopec dodges the ground and pound from Lil II.
Lil II has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lil II is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kopec's shoulder. That is not cool.

Lil II is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kopec is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kopec stops Lil II from passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopec is trying to get back to his feet.
Kopec avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lil II.
Kopec wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A lull in the action here as Lil II stalls from top position.
Kopec tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kopec holding both Lil II 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ba Lil II showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lil II thows a body shot but no joy.
Kopec throws a hook to the side of Lil II's head but Lil II sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kopec loads up on a big right hand but Lil II slips the punch.
Kopec throws a jab when Lil II was well out of range.
Lil II walks into a jab.

Lil II feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lil II stops Kopec from standing up.
Lil II slips nicely into half guard.
Lil II seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kopec does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lil II in particular looking to stall.
Lil II wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kopec keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil II is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lil II lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lil II tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kopec knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lil II is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kopec is trying to stand back up but Lil II is controlling him
Lil II missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kopec is refusing to be controlled, as Lil II sits in half guard.

Lil II wants to work for an arm triangle but Kopec is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kopec is trying to stand up here but Lil II is controlling him well.
Lil II is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil II is trying to control. Kopec wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lil II controlling the action here.
Kopec wants to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ba Lil II.
A head kick misses from Lil II.
Kopec looks to land a right hand but Lil II moved out of range.
Lil II looks for a takedown but Kopec sprawls well.
Kopec misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Lil II with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lil II gets a takedown into half guard.
Lil II thows a huge punch but Kopec dodges it nicely.
Guy Kopec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kopec pushes Lil II off looking to stand but Lil II dives back in and keeps control.

Lil II seems to be working for a kimura but Kopec defends the submission attempt.
Lil II wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kopec keeps working.
Kopec wants to get back to his feet.

Lil II is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lil II prevents Kopec from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil II takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kopec avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lil II.
Lil II is looking to advance position but Kopec won't allow it.
Lil II stops Kopec from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lil II is looking to advance position but Kopec won't allow it.
Ba Lil II is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kopec wants to get back to his feet.

Lil II is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kopec is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ba Lil II!
Ba Lil II gave a mention to Kobra Clothing Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).