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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taufiqul Haq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Kopejtka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopejtka has chosen Metamorphosis by Blue Stahli as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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255 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taufiqul Haq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Douglas Kopejtka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopejtka misses with a combination
and Haq counters with a three punch combo that has Kopejtka backing up. Kopejtka nods at Haq to acknowledge the strikes.
Douglas Kopejtka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopejtka scores with a hook to the body. Haq takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kopejtka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kopejtka looks for a takedown but Haq sprawls well.
Kopejtka throws a head kick that misses.
Haq was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kopejtka shoots in but Haq avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haq seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kopejtka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haq sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kopejtka somewhat.
Taufiqul Haq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Kopejtka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haq has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopejtka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haq's efforts to push away.
Haq lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kopejtka goes for a takedown attempt but Haq pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Haq dodges the punch combination from Kopejtka.
Haq is looking to counter punch.
Kopejtka throws a nice looking combination but Haq bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kopejtka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kopejtka throws a right and a left that Haq avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Haq misses the target.
Kopejtka throws a looping overhand right but Haq ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Haq misses the target.
Haq scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haq shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kopejtka but Kopejtka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haq.
Kopejtka walks into a jab.
Kopejtka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haq counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kopejtka thinking.
Haq has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Taufiqul Haq has been cut.
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!
Kopejtka misses with a series of wild punches.
Kopejtka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kopejtka misses with a two punch combination.
Haq is looking to counter punch.
Kopejtka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Kopejtka does no damage.
Haq lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kopejtka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Kopejtka.
Haq throwing a counter right hand but Kopejtka manages to avoid it.
Kopejtka misses with a body kick.
Haq with a nice cross.
Kopejtka misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for Kopejtka.
Haq showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kopejtka.
It looked like Haq was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kopejtka.
Kopejtka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haqs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopejtka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haq.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haq. Kopejtka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kopejtka throws a right hand that Haq ducks under and follows up with a left that Haq also avoids with ease.
Haq misses with a straight right.
Haq avoids the head kick by Kopejtka.
It looked like Haq wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haq loads up on a big right hand but Kopejtka slips the punch.
Kopejtka throws a lazy uppercut
and Kopejtka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haq stuffs the takedown.
Kopejtka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haq counters with a nice uppercut.
Kopejtka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Douglas Kopejtka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taufiqul Haq's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kopejtka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haq was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kopejtka.
Haq slaps away a takedown attempt from Kopejtka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Haq wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kopejtka.
Kopejtka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haq but Haq pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taufiqul Haq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Kopejtka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopejtka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haq tries to avoid it but Kopejtka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haq to the ground. Haq escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kopejtka shoots in but Haq avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haq shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kopejtka as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopejtka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haq.
Haq closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kopejtka tries to pull guard but Haq holds him up against the cage and eventually Kopejtka drops back down to his feet.
Kopejtka is trying to push Haq away but Haq has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kopejtka wants to break free but Haq has control.
Kopejtka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kopejtka has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Haq has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Haq keeps control of Kopejtka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kopejtka breaks from the clinch.
Haq scores with a punch to the head.
Haq throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haq uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Kopejtka. Those never looked like landing.
Douglas Kopejtka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopejtka throws a sloppy head kick and Haq moves out of range easily.
Kopejtka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haq counters with a right hand to the body.
Haq on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kopejtka misses with a body shot.
Haq scores with a jab to the head.
Haq with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haq gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kopejtka tries to break free but Haq pushes him back against the cage.
Haq working hard to break the clinch.
Haq breaks the clinch.
Kopejtka moves out of range of the strikes.
Kopejtka fails to land with a series of punches.
Haq is looking to counter punch.
Kopejtka swinging wildly here.
Haq throwing a counter right hand but Kopejtka manages to avoid it.
Kopejtka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haq but Haq pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haq appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haq missing with a left hand there. Kopejtka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haq leaves Kopejtka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kopejtka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haq moves away.
Kopejtka misses with an uppercut.
Kopejtka walks into a stiff left hand from Haq.
Kopejtka moves out of range of the body kick.
Haq misses the jab.
Haq gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kopejtka.
Haq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kopejtka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kopejtka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haq swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haq slips a jab and a cross from Kopejtka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haq misses with a takedown attempt - Kopejtka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Taufiqul Haq will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taufiqul Haq's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kopejtka has his takedown stuffed
and Haq cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haq has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kopejtka misses with a two punch combination.
Kopejtka tries to land a body kick
and Haq counters with a straight right hand.
Haq closes the distance and pushes Kopejtka back into the cage.
Kopejtka is trying to push Haq away but Haq has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haq breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kopejtka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haq pinned against the cage. Haq gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Haq wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopejtka looks to land a combination but Haq avoids it well.
Kopejtka gets the takedown into side control.
Haq on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haq tries to get out of the position.
Haq is looking for a sweep.
Kopejtka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Haq sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kopejtka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haq keeps working.
Haq is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haq keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopejtka working the ground and pound from side control.
Kopejtka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haq keeps working.
Haq regains half guard, as Kopejtka was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka is trying to control the action in half guard but Haq is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haq throws out a powerful jab.
Kopejtka with a poor takedown
and Haq counters with a straight right hand.
Taufiqul Haq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Kopejtka.
Kopejtka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haq stuffs the takedown.
Kopejtka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haq counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kopejtka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kopejtka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haq is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haq checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Haq stuffs the takedown attempt from Kopejtka. Kopejtka gets slowly back to his feet.
Haq throwing a counter right hand but Kopejtka manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kopejtka.
Haq swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kopejtka tries for a takedown but Haq circles away easily
and Haq counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haq pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kopejtka is looking for the big counter here.
Kopejtka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kopejtka.
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!
Haq holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Douglas Kopejtka.
I think Kopejtka 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Kopejtka!
An out of breath Douglas Kopejtka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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RATING
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