PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberts Dzerkalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Copeland
vs
Dzerkalis

188 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberts Dzerkalis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland moves out of range as Dzerkalis strikes.
Dzerkalis fails with a takedown attempt.
Copeland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dzerkalis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Copeland scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Copeland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dzerkalis closes the distance and clinches up with Copeland, looking for a takedown. Dzerkalis pushes Copeland against the cage but Copeland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dzerkalis dives in and grabs Copeland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Copeland pushes down on Dzerkalis's head and hops out.
Trent Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberts Dzerkalis.
Copeland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Copeland wants it to stay on the feet.
Copeland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzerkalis misses with a takedown attempt
and Copeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Copeland connects with a nice looking jab.
Dzerkalis has a takedown stuffed.
Copeland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dzerkalis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzerkalis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Copeland swivels and escapes.

Dzerkalis gets tackled into the cage by Copeland. Copeland maintains the clinch.
Dzerkalis takes a shot to the head.
Copeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzerkaliss head.
A right handed body shot lands from Copeland.
A nice right hand lands inside from Copeland.
Copeland lands a shoulder strike.
Copeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzerkaliss head.
Dzerkalis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Copeland is defending well.
Copeland scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland pushes Dzerkalis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Copeland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Copeland presses Dzerkalis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Copeland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Copeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Copeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards.
Dzerkalis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Copeland prevents it.
Copeland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Copeland tries to work over Dzerkalis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Copeland.
Copeland digs a right hand underneath Dzerkalis's ribcage. Dzerkalis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Copeland works on Dzerkalis's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Copeland.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Copeland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Copeland.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dzerkalis is trying to drag Copeland to the mat but Copeland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Copeland digs a right hand into Dzerkalis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dzerkalis's gas tank.
Dzerkalis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Copeland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dzerkalis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Copeland cracks a nice hook into Dzerkalis's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Copeland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice body punch from Copeland.
Roberts Dzerkalis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzerkalis shoots in but no luck this time.
Dzerkalis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Copeland feinted with a counter takedown.
Dzerkalis misses with a takedown attempt
and Copeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Copeland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Copeland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dzerkalis.
Trent Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberts Dzerkalis.
Copeland lands a two punch combo.
Dzerkalis misses with a takedown
and Copeland counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Copeland clinches with his opponent.
Copeland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Copeland is working Dzerkalis over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trent Copeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dzerkalis prevents a body shot from Copeland.
Copeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Copeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Copeland.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Copeland.
A short right from Copeland on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Copeland.
Copeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Copeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Copeland.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dzerkalis looking for a takedown.
Copeland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Copeland pushes Dzerkalis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Copeland.
Dzerkalis is trying to drag Copeland to the mat but Copeland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Copeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzerkalis can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzerkalis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Copeland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Copeland is leaning against Dzerkalis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Copeland.
A short left from Copeland.
Copeland lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Copeland.
A right hook to the body lands for Copeland.
Copeland is leaning against Dzerkalis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzerkalis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Copeland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Copeland.
Copeland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Dzerkalis is working for takedown but Copeland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copeland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Copeland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Copeland dominated that second round.
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!

Copeland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dzerkalis or perhaps it was just good defense by Copeland, which made it look bad.
Dzerkalis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Copeland but Copeland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Copeland attempts a counter takedown but Dzerkalis avoids it well and moves away.
Dzerkalis throws a body shot but no joy.
Copeland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dzerkalis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Copeland avoids it really well and circles away.
Trent Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberts Dzerkalis.
Copeland jabs Dzerkalis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzerkalis walks into a jab.
Copeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dzerkalis tries to counter with a clinch but Copeland shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzerkalis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Copeland pinned against the cage. Copeland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dzerkalis misses with a takedown
and Copeland counters with a one-two to the body.
Dzerkalis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Copeland swivels and escapes.
Dzerkalis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Copeland. No joy for Dzerkalis on that attempt.

Copeland has managed to clinch.
Copeland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A left hand lands to the body for Copeland.
Dzerkalis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Copeland after a bit of a struggle.
Copeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Copeland.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Copeland is leaning against Dzerkalis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Copeland.
Copeland scores with a shot to the side of Dzerkalis's head.
Copeland scores with a shot to the side of Dzerkalis's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Copeland.
Copeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards.
Copeland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Copeland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Copeland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Copeland lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Copeland.
Nice body punch from Copeland.
Copeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards.
Copeland lands a hook that snaps the head of Dzerkalis backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Copeland.
Copeland lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Copeland.
Copeland lands with a right to the head.
Copeland is leaning against Dzerkalis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.

Dzerkalis pulls guard effortlessly.
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!
Dzerkalis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Copeland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Copeland is trying to control but can't.
Roberts Dzerkalis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Copeland is trying to control Dzerkalis's posture. Dzerkalis takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Copeland! Dzerkalis is rotating here... this could be the end... Copeland is out! Dzerkalis has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roberts Dzerkalis!