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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlitos Lupo Morte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Kopp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlitos Lupo Morte!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupo Morte gets a double leg takedown into Kopp's guard.
Kopp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lupo Morte is aware though and is defending well.
Lupo Morte trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lupo Morte can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kopp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lupo Morte defends it easily.
Kopp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupo Morte pushing down on Kopp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp looking for submissions off his back.
Lupo Morte thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lupo Morte is working for a kimura but Kopp is defending it quite comfortably.
Kopp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lupo Morte is working away from the top position though.
Kopp looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kopp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kopp tries to roll over but Lupo Morte keeps him under control.
Lupo Morte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kopp keeps working.
Kopp really is a fat lump.
Kopp is controlling Lupo Morte's trapped leg to prevent Lupo Morte from advancing to side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lupo Morte moves in looking to clinch but Kopp pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kopp is pressing down on Lupo Morte's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lupo Morte is holding on for now.
Kopp is looking for a kimura here.
Kopp is working for a kimura but Lupo Morte is defending it quite comfortably.
Kopp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lupo Morte has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kopp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lupo Morte is just riding it out for now. Kopp eventually gives up the hold.
Kopp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lupo Morte on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupo Morte works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kopp trying to control but Lupo Morte is working from the bottom.
Lupo Morte keeping full guard, as Kopp tries to pass.
Kopp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lupo Morte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kopp has managed to get both his arms back between Lupo Morte's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kopp wants to control from the top but Lupo Morte keeps moving.
Lupo Morte is looking to stand up but Kopp isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlitos Lupo Morte will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lupo Morte shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kopp's guard.
Kopp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lupo Morte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lupo Morte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lupo Morte wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupo Morte looking to sit in guard and control but Kopp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lupo Morte is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp drops back looking for a leg! Lupo Morte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lupo Morte manages to kick Kopp off! Kopp jumps back into Lupo Morte's guard.
Lupo Morte working for submissions but it's allowed Kopp to get to half guard.
Kopp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lupo Morte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kopp.
Kopp is looking for a kimura but Lupo Morte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kopp to get the leverage.
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.
Lupo Morte is pressing down on Kopp's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lupo Morte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lupo Morte is trying to hold Kopp in close to prevent damage but Kopp has managed to pass into half guard.
Kopp is looking for a kimura but Lupo Morte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kopp to get the leverage.
Kopp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lupo Morte is just riding it out for now. Kopp eventually gives up the hold.
Lupo Morte regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kopp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lupo Morte manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kopp has Lupo Morte in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupo Morte wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
Kopp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Lupo Morte from controlling successfully.
Kopp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lupo Morte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lupo Morte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lupo Morte trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kopp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lupo Morte is aware though and is defending well.
Kopp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lupo Morte defends well.
Kopp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lupo Morte defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kopp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlitos Lupo Morte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lupo Morte tries to sprawl but Kopp drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lupo Morte is trying to maintain the position but Kopp is very close to passing his half guard.
Lupo Morte wants to get back to full guard.
Kopp wants to pass the guard but Lupo Morte is defending well.
Lupo Morte tries to get to full guard but Kopp has control of the leg.
Lupo Morte regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carlitos Lupo Morte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kopp pushing down on Lupo Morte's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lupo Morte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kopp.
Lupo Morte trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp is looking for a kimura here.
Kopp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lupo Morte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kopp.
Kopp 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lupo Morte is in trouble now - Kopp has advanced to mount!
Kopp goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lupo Morte turns into him and now he's in Kopp's guard.
Kopp looking for a guillotine here but Lupo Morte defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupo Morte wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
Kopp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kopp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lupo Morte trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lupo Morte won't allow Kopp to sweep him here.
Lupo Morte wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
Lupo Morte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kopp is pulling down on Lupo Morte's head. It's preventing any offense from Lupo Morte, at least for the moment.
Lupo Morte trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Kopp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lupo Morte 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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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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