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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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193 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emilio Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Winston!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Copeland trying to control here.
Winston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Copeland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winston pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Copeland is not content to let Winston control the position.
Copeland actively working from the bottom here.
Winston is thwarting Copeland's attempts to control the position.
Winston is looking for a kimura but Copeland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winston to get the leverage.
Copeland tries to roll over but Winston keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston is just content to waste time from the top position. Copeland takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Copeland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Copeland trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copeland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Copeland has a closed guard, preventing Winston from standing up.
Winston trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Copeland is trying to keep Winston in close.
Winston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Copeland is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Copeland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winston tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Winston trying to control here.
Winston is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Copeland tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Winston.
Copeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winston sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland looks to land a strike but Winston avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Copeland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Winston, up you get!
A shot to the body from Copeland misses
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston looks winded!
Winston misses with a kick to the body.
Winston throws a right and a left that Copeland avoids nicely.
Winston closes the distance and clinches.
Copeland is trying to pull guard but Winston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Winston gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Winston is thwarting Copeland's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston stops Copeland from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winston wants to stand but Copeland has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Copeland is on top in guard.
Copeland wants to stand but Winston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Copeland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Winston will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Copeland lunges at Winston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winston's hand.
Copeland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Copeland is trying to defend but Winston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Winston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winston is trying to control the action in half guard but Copeland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Copeland gets full guard.
Copeland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Winston gets full guard.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Copeland from controlling successfully.
Winston is breathing heavily.
Copeland controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston is looking to sweep but instead, Copeland has passed into half guard.
Copeland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Copeland tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Winston.
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.
Copeland prevents Winston from improving his position.
Copeland is looking for a kimura but Winston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Copeland to get the leverage.
Winston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Copeland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Copeland stalling.
Winston tries to get to full guard but Copeland has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winston defends it well.
Copeland tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Winston.
Copeland is working for a submission of some sort.
Winston tries to roll over but Copeland keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Copeland jumps into side control!
Copeland wants to control but Winston is keeping him busy.
Copeland is working Winston over with some ground and pound from side control.
Emilio Copeland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copeland in side control lands a decent elbow.
Copeland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Winston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Copeland dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Copeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Copeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Winston was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Winston is working Copeland over with some ground and pound from side control.
Winston tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Copeland is looking for a sweep.
Copeland sneaks back into half guard.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland works his way to full guard. Good work.
Copeland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Copeland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winston is aware though and is defending well.
Winston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Copeland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winston tries to free his leg and advance position but Copeland is retaining full guard.
Copeland doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Winston won't allow Copeland to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving.
Winston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Copeland trying to control the position.
Winston chips away with some ground and pound.
Copeland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston tries to free his leg and advance position but Copeland is retaining full guard.
Copeland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Winston looking to score a takedown here. Copeland is defending well but Winston drives through and ends up in Copeland's guard.
Winston stands and throws Copeland's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Winston tries to stand but Copeland is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Copeland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Copeland is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston wants to stand but Copeland is controlling his arm.
Winston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Copeland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Copeland can't do much from the bottom here.
Copeland is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Winston has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Copeland is trying to improve his position.
Copeland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Winston off and has taken his back!
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!
Copeland has got his arm under Winston's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Winston has spun round into Copeland's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winston forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie Winston.
I think Winston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Winston!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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