PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Coppfield (ranked 5191 p4p, 0 weight class) and Green Cross (ranked 5466 p4p, 0 weight class). Green Cross will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Coppfield
vs
Cross

177 cm
24
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Coppfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Green Cross!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coppfield.

Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coppfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Coppfield is trying to pull guard but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Coppfield blocks an elbow strike from Cross.
Coppfield is trying to pull guard but Cross turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Coppfield is trying to push Cross away but Cross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cross tries to break the clinch but Coppfield is controlling the position.
Coppfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coppfield backwards.
Cross is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coppfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coppfield fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Coppfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppfield tries to stall but Cross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coppfield stalling in the clinch but Cross improves position.
Cross prevents Coppfield from breaking the clinch.
Cross is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Coppfield is looking to control Cross's arms but Cross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coppfield has his back to the cage.
Cross wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross avoids a wild elbow strike from Coppfield.

Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coppfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Cross moves into the clinch.
Coppfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Coppfield goes for a takedown attempt but Cross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cross tests Coppfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Cross closes the distance and pushes Coppfield back into the cage.
Coppfield being controlled against the cage.
Coppfield looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coppfield.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coppfield blocks an uppercut.
Coppfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cross has Coppfield pressed against the cage, preventing Coppfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cross.
Coppfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cross walks away with a smile on his face. Coppfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Cross moves into range and clinches up with Coppfield.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coppfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coppfield tries to break free but Cross pushes him back against the cage.
Coppfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coppfield tries to circle away but Cross has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coppfield tries to stall but Cross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cross can't get the takedown.
Coppfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coppfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cross just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cross lands with a short shot to the head.
Coppfield taking a breather.
Cross controlling the action here for a moment.
Coppfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Coppfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've been informed that Cross has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cross wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cross.
Coppfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coppfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cross smiles and moves away.
Coppfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coppfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Cross clinches up against the cage.
Coppfield is trying to force a seperation but Cross has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cross is trying to trip Coppfield. He has hold of a leg but Coppfield is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cross persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross wanted to stand there but Coppfield had control of the position.

Cross is posturing up here but Coppfield has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cross tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cross has to tap! Slick submission there by Coppfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Coppfield!