PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Alighieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Kopejtka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Alighieri
vs
Kopejtka

185 cm
36
245 lbs
26 - 22 - 1

190 cm
33
230 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 26 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tristan Alighieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Douglas Kopejtka!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alighieri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alighieri looks to score with a jab to the body but Kopejtka is just out of range.
Douglas Kopejtka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopejtka is looking to score with low kicks.
Alighieri lands a leg kick that knocks Kopejtka off balance momentarily.
Alighieri lunges at Kopejtka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kopejtka's hand.
Some wild striking there from Kopejtka.
Kopejtka misses with a takedown attempt - Alighieri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alighieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alighieri lands a head shot.
Kopejtka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alighieri. That's going to slow Kopejtka down.
Kopejtka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alighieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Alighieri thows a body kick. Kopejtka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alighieri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Alighieri tenderised Kopejtka's leg. Kopejtka is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri moves forwards but Kopejtka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kopejtka misses with a series of wild punches.
Alighieri clobbers Kopejtka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Kopejtka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alighieri advances position into side control!
Alighieri in side control, throwing shots but Kopejtka defends.
Alighieri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alighieri wants to control but Kopejtka is keeping him busy.
Alighieri cracks Kopejtka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alighieri prevents Kopejtka from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alighieri goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kopejtka rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alighieri's guard! Nice work there by Kopejtka!
Alighieri is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopejtka with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri managing to control the position.

Alighieri scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Alighieri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kopejtka quickly recovers to half guard.
Alighieri lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Alighieri there.
Alighieri trying to control from half guard but Kopejtka is working away.
Alighieri working over Kopejtka with some ground and pound. Kopejtka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Alighieri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kopejtka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alighieri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alighieri working over Kopejtka with some ground and pound. Kopejtka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Alighieri there.
Alighieri prevents Kopejtka from standing back up.

Alighieri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kopejtka is just riding it out for now. Alighieri eventually gives up the hold.
Alighieri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kopejtka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Alighieri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kopejtka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alighieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kopejtka. That did some damage!
A big right from Alighieri misses.
Alighieri takes one on the button.
Kopejtka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tristan Alighieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Alighieri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alighieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alighieri connects with a single shot there.
Alighieri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kopejtka.
It looked like Alighieri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kopejtka.
Alighieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Alighieri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kopejtka.
Alighieri takes a swing at Kopejtka's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kopejtka! But no joy.

Alighieri feints and as Kopejtka raises his hands in defense, Alighieri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopejtka is looking to stand up but Alighieri isn't so interested in that idea.
Alighieri wants to control from the top but Kopejtka keeps moving.
Alighieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kopejtka can do to turn this around?
Alighieri throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri works over Kopejtka with some ground and pound from guard.
Alighieri throws a strike but Kopejtka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alighieri is controlling Kopejtka's posture.
Kopejtka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Alighieri working for submissions but it's allowed Kopejtka to get to half guard.
Alighieri holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alighieri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alighieri controlling Kopejtka's posture.
Kopejtka wants to stand but Alighieri is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alighieri keeping moving, preventing Kopejtka from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kopejtka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kopejtka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Alighieri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alighieri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alighieri pushes Kopejtka away with a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri lands a jab to the nose.
Kopejtka fails to land with a series of punches.

Alighieri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kopejtka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alighieri landing strikes.
Alighieri works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kopejtka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Alighieri scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kopejtka to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Alighieri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Kopejtka is rocked!
Alighieri is putting a hurting on Kopejtka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kopejtka is still in real trouble! Can Alighieri finish him?
Alighieri in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kopejtka looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Alighieri turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Alighieri!
Tristan Alighieri looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Through me you enter into the city of woes. Through me you enter into eternal pain. Through me you enter the population of loss. Abandon all hope, you who enter here.'.