PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kopite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OToole is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ænema. Roberto Kopite has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kopite
vs
OToole

198 cm
18
131 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

160 cm
18
136 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Kopite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean OToole!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OToole but OToole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kopite tries to close the distance and clinch but OToole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch but Kopite swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch but Kopite swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

OToole drives through and clinches with Kopite against the ropes.
OToole stops a takedown attempt from Kopite.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kopite drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OToole gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole lands a knee to the head.
Kopite struggles to land a body shot inside as OToole controls his hands.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kopite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knees to the body from OToole.
Kopite is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OToole lands a damaging elbow.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
OToole landing knees to the body.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
OToole landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kopite's defenses.
OToole scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
OToole lands a damaging elbow.
OToole connects with a knee to the head.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
Kopite takes an elbow to the temple.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
OToole with a knee to the head.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from OToole.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OToole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
OToole with a knee to the head.
OToole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OToole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kopite has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OToole is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
Kopite is trying to drag OToole to the mat but OToole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopite throws a punch but it's blocked by OToole.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from OToole.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
Kopite has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OToole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
OToole lands an elbow inside.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
OToole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kopite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OToole walks away with a smile on his face. Kopite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

OToole gets a clinch.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
OToole landing knees to the head.
Kopite jumps guard but OToole stands there with Kopite around his waist. Kopite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OToole with a knee to the head.
Kopite wants to stall.
Kopite can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OToole landing knees to the head.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
Kopite fails to pull guard.
Kopite has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OToole is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from OToole.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
Kopite tries for a takedown but OToole manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from OToole.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
OToole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
Kopite fails to pull guard.
OToole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kopite goes for a takedown in the clinch but OToole prevents it.
Kopite tries to score a body lock takedown but OToole shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
OToole landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole is pressed up against the ropes. Kopite has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OToole down to the mat. OToole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kopite fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

OToole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kopite is looking to break free of the clinch but OToole has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from OToole.
OToole lands a knee to the head.
Kopite drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from OToole.
OToole connects with a knee to the head.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kopite tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OToole just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kopite takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kopite has OToole pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. OToole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
Kopite wants a takedown.
OToole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kopite looking for a takedown.
OToole lands an elbow that stopped Kopite in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean OToole dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

OToole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OToole wants to clinch.
OToole keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OToole tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kopite counters with a nice double leg into side control. OToole won't be happy with that.
OToole avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kopite.
OToole is looking to regain half guard here but Kopite keeps moving and retains side control.

Kopite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kopite working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OToole tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kopite easily slips into full mount!
Kopite looking to control but OToole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kopite is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. OToole can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OToole can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kopite thowing shots but they're missing.
OToole wants to control but Kopite is having none of it.

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.
OToole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
OToole wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Kopite is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. OToole is defending well though. Kopite let's go of the attempt for now.

OToole is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy OToole right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
OToole covering up well and avoiding damage.

Kopite is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but OToole has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kopite not allowing OToole to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Kopite has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, OToole has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Kopite is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. OToole knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften OToole for a finish.
OToole rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OToole is not content to let Kopite control the position.
OToole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopite.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Kopite dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

OToole clinches up with Kopite and pushes him back against the ropes.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
Sean OToole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
Kopite takes an elbow to the temple.
OToole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Kopite gets control of OToole's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kopite will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
OToole trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kopite is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OToole would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kopite throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
OToole looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.

Kopite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OToole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OToole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Kopite has his foot on OToole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OToole works his way back into a safe position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
OToole wants to clinch up but Kopite keeps it at a distance.
Sean OToole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OToole tries to clinch but Kopite is having none of it.

OToole drives through and clinches with Kopite against the ropes.
OToole connects with a knee to the head.
Kopite takes an elbow to the temple.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
OToole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
OToole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kopite tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OToole just stands there and leans against the ropes.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
OToole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OToole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kopite looking for a takedown.
OToole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kopite tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
Kopite jumps guard but OToole stands there with Kopite around his waist. Kopite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kopite takes an elbow to the temple.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
OToole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
Kopite can't find room to land a body shot as OToole controls the action.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
OToole misses with a knee to the head.
OToole landing knees to the body.
OToole landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kopite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OToole walks away with a smile on his face. Kopite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kopite swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kopite looks for a takedown but OToole sprawls well.

OToole has Kopite up against the ropes in a clinch.

Kopite has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed OToole clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Kopite tightening his grip on OToole, looking for the choke.
OToole avoids the strikes from Kopite.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kopite looking for the RNC.
OToole is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
OToole biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Kopite misses with an elbow to the head.

Kopite is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. OToole defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

OToole defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kopite's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean OToole really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kopite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OToole as he avoids it easily.
Kopite tries for a takedown but OToole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberto Kopite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OToole as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.

OToole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kopite, pushing him back against the ropes.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
OToole connects with a knee to the head.
OToole lands an elbow that stopped Kopite in his tracks for a moment.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
Knees to the body from OToole.
OToole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
Nice elbow from OToole.
Kopite changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OToole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
OToole tries to clinch there but Kopite circles away.

OToole gets a clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopite fails to pull guard.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
Kopite takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole lands a knee to the head.
Kopite tries to pull guard but OToole won't allow it.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kopite takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kopite blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kopite tries for a takedown but OToole manages to get underhooks.
OToole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
OToole is pressed up against the ropes. Kopite has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OToole down to the mat. OToole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

OToole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kopite, pushing him back against the ropes.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kopite goes for a takedown attempt but OToole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
OToole tries to clinch but Kopite moves away
and OToole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OToole tries to clinch
letting Kopite counter with a right hand.
Kopite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OToole is fending him off so far but Kopite persists. Nope, OToole circles away and we're back to standing.
OToole wants to clinch up but Kopite keeps it at a distance.
OToole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

OToole gets a clinch.

Kopite gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Kopite seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kopite is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OToole defends it well.
OToole is trying to control but can't.
OToole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kopite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kopite is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, OToole has managed to free his arm - good work.
OToole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kopite.
Kopite thows a huge punch but OToole dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kopite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OToole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kopite looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
OToole is looking to clinch but Kopite is avoiding it.

OToole rushes Kopite and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
OToole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kopite's defenses.
OToole connects with a knee to the head.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole landing knees to the body.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by OToole.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kopite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kopite drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OToole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kopite's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from OToole.

Kopite manages to break the clinch.

OToole closes the distance and clinches.
Kopite blocks an elbow strike.
Kopite managing to block the knees to the body from OToole.
OToole prevents Kopite from breaking the clinch.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but Kopite blocks with his arms.
OToole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kopite tries to pull guard but OToole won't allow it.
Kopite goes for a takedown attempt but OToole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
OToole tries to clinch but Kopite moves away

and Kopite counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OToole has Kopite pulled in close to control his posture.

Kopite 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kopite has gone for a leg lock! OToole slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kopite's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean OToole dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

OToole doesn't manage to clinch there - Kopite circles away.
Kopite swats away the attempt to clinch by OToole.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kopite swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kopite tries to clinch up but OToole circles away and keeps his distance.

Kopite shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kopite thows a big elbow that misses.

Kopite drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kopite jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kopite trying to control but OToole is working from the bottom.
Kopite throws a big right hand that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Kopite drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but OToole manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kopite has OToole in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole sitting in guard here, content to control.

Kopite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OToole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OToole has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kopite is proving hard to escape from.
OToole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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.
OToole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberto Kopite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kopite is looking for a triangle but OToole pushes his legs off easily.
OToole wants to control from the top but Kopite keeps moving.

Kopite is looking for a triangle but OToole pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

OToole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kopite has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OToole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
OToole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OToole lands an elbow inside that Kopite shrugs off.
OToole lands an elbow inside.
OToole scores a nice knee to the body.
Kopite throws a punch but it's blocked by OToole.
OToole crunches a lovely knee into Kopite's ribcage.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kopite goes for a takedown attempt but OToole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kopite tries to keep at a distance but OToole has taken the fight into the clinch.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OToole landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for OToole.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kopite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OToole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OToole lands an elbow just above Kopite 's eye.
OToole lands a knee to the head.
OToole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kopite lands with a right to the head.
OToole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kopite drops down looking for an ankle pick but OToole pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OToole wants to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kopite.
Kopite shoots in looking for a takedown. OToole tries to sprawl out of it but Kopite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. OToole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

OToole gets a clinch.
Sean OToole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OToole lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kopite.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean OToole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OToole 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Sean OToole!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Sean OToole!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Sean OToole!

Sean OToole wins by unanimous decision!
Sean OToole is the new bantamweight champion!