PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Hofstadter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Copeland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Copeland
vs
Hofstadter

190 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edward Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Hofstadter!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hofstadter misses with a right hand
and Copeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hofstadter.
Hofstadter should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hofstadter working the ground and pound from side control.
Copeland is trying to escape the position but Hofstadter is controlling the position.
Hofstadter working away.
Copeland taking punishment in the form of punches.
Copeland struggling a bit here.
Hofstadter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Hut - $50. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland is looking for a sweep.
Copeland is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hofstadter connects with a decent elbow.
Hofstadter working the ground and pound.

Hofstadter swings around for an armbar but Copeland sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hofstadter's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland trying to control but Hofstadter is working from the bottom.
Hofstadter has control of Copeland's left arm, preventing Copeland from doing any damage.

Copeland drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hofstadter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hofstadter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hofstadter!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hofstadter has eaten all the pies!
Hofstadter cracks Copeland with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hofstadter landing strikes.
Copeland can't do much from the bottom here.
Hofstadter taking a breather here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hofstadter walks into a straight right hand from Copeland.

Hofstadter scores with a takedown into Copeland's guard.
Hofstadter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hofstadter cracks Copeland with a solid left hand.
Hofstadter 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 keeping full guard, as Hofstadter tries to pass.
Hofstadter lands a couple of elbows.

Copeland working for a triangle but Hofstadter defends it easily.
Hofstadter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofstadter controls from within his opponent's guard.

Copeland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hofstadter defends well.
Hofstadter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hofstadter trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Hofstadter chips away with some ground and pound.

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.

Copeland looking for a guillotine here but Hofstadter defends easily.
Copeland trying to keep a closed guard but Hofstadter is proving a slippery customer.
Hofstadter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hofstadter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hofstadter trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hofstadter postures up and lands a big shot to Copeland's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hofstadter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Copeland has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hofstadter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Copeland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Hofstadter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hofstadter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Copeland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Copeland is looking to reverse the position.
Hofstadter lands an elbow.
Copeland takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hofstadter lands a few punches from side control.
Copeland tries to buck Hofstadter off but Hofstadter is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Copeland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofstadter lands some shots froms side control.
Copeland takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hofstadter lands a few punches from side control.

Copeland is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofstadter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Copeland is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hofstadter lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Copeland! Hofstadter senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Copeland out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Hofstadter!