PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatu Masiwera (ranked 6026 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Kopp (ranked 4531 p4p, 378 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Masiwera
vs
Kopp

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

210 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 The Island, Fatu Masiwera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Kopp!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masiwera looks to land a right hand but Kopp moved out of range.
Kopp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Masiwera thows a leg kick but Kopp checks it

and Kopp counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masiwera!
The referee asks Kopp politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kopp prefers to stall for the moment though.
Masiwera is trying to buck Kopp off.
Kopp scoring with punches from side control.
Masiwera tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Masiwera is trying to stand up.
Kopp sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kopp is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Masiwera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Masiwera shrugs it off.
Kopp looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kopp working the ground and pound effectively.
Kopp in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kopp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Masiwera tries to buck Kopp off but he can't manage it.
Kopp landing strikes, looking to finish!
Masiwera is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Kopp has taken his back!
Kopp controls the position.
Masiwera is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kopp is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Masiwera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kopp slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kopp connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Masiwera to escape the position.

Masiwera defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Masiwera is trying to get back to his feet but Kopp has full control of the position and if anything, Masiwera has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Kopp looking for the choke but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Masiwera fending off the submission attempt from Kopp.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Masiwera defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kopp's arms.
Masiwera is trying to stand back up.
Masiwera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kopp is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Masiwera knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Masiwera for a finish.

Kopp looking for the choke but no joy.
Kopp is punishing Masiwera with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masiwera is trying to get back to his feet but Kopp has full control of the position and if anything, Masiwera has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Kopp looking for the choke but no joy.

Kopp working for the choke.
Kopp lands a shot to the body.
Kopp is punishing Masiwera with some ground and pound.
Masiwera wants to get back to his feet.
Kopp has good solid back control here.
Masiwera wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Kopp dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Masiwera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fatu Masiwera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kopp closes the distance and clinches.
Masiwera throws a head punch that misses.
Kopp dodges an elbow strike from Masiwera.
Masiwera throws a punch but it's blocked by Kopp.
Kopp dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kopp avoids a wild elbow strike from Masiwera.
Kopp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Masiwera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masiwera misses with some punches.
Kopp can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Kopp.
Kopp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masiwera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kopp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kopp is trying to pull guard but Masiwera has him pressed against the cage.
Kopp blocks an uppercut.
Kopp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masiwera misses with a punch on the inside.
Kopp is working for takedown but Masiwera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fatu Masiwera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Kopp.
Masiwera lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Thomas Kopp has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Masiwera fails to land.
Masiwera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masiwera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kopp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masiwera avoiding damage as Kopp throws knees to the body.
Masiwera throws a head punch that misses.
Kopp is trying to break the clinch but Masiwera has him pressed against the cage.
Masiwera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masiwera misses with a knee to the head.
Kopp fails to pull guard.
Kopp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Masiwera keeps control of Kopp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masiwera misses with a body punch.
Kopp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kopp tries to pull guard but Masiwera won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masiwera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kopp is breathing heavily.
Masiwera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masiwera lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kopp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masiwera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masiwera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kopp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masiwera misses with a punch on the inside.
Masiwera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masiwera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kopp missing with knees to the body.
Masiwera lands a left hand.
Kopp tries to circle away but Masiwera has him pinned against the cage.
Fatu Masiwera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masiwera lands an elbow just above Kopp 's eye.
Masiwera lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masiwera.
Masiwera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kopp's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masiwera lands an uppercut.
Masiwera misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Masiwera.
Masiwera scores with a hook to the body.
Masiwera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kopp blocks an elbow strike.
Masiwera lands with a right to the head.
Kopp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Masiwera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Masiwera pushes Kopp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masiwera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kopp's defenses.
Masiwera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That has opened up Thomas Kopp's cut even more.
Masiwera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masiwera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kopp takes an elbow to the temple.
Masiwera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kopp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masiwera scores with a nice hook to the head.

The cut above Thomas Kopp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masiwera lands a hook that snaps the head of Kopp backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Masiwera.
Masiwera lands an elbow that stopped Kopp in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masiwera.

Kopp is rocked!
Kopp has Masiwera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masiwera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Masiwera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masiwera lands an elbow that stopped Kopp in his tracks for a moment.
Kopp is still on wobbly legs! Can Masiwera finish him?
Masiwera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kopp seems to have recovered his senses.
Masiwera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masiwera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masiwera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kopp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masiwera gets through Kopp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kopp takes a shot to the head.
Masiwera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masiwera can't find room to land a body shot as Kopp controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatu Masiwera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Kopp's cut.
That's time! Masiwera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Masiwera moves in close and cracks Kopp with a massive right hand! Kopp, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Masiwera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fatu Masiwera!