Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 20 Marek v Noeigati
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Coppola pushes Zaire up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Coppola.
Coppola lands a good knee to the midsection. Zaire won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coppola.
Coppola landing knees to the body. #TD#
Zaire drags the fight down to the ground.
Coppola wants to stand but Zaire is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Coppola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zaire, up you get!
Coppola is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire fails with a takedown attempt.
Coppola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zaire defends it well.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Coppola.#CL#
Zaire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coppola, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Coppola looking to slow down the pace here.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Coppola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire misses with a body punch.
Coppola wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaire won't allow it. #TD#
Zaire pulls guard.
Zaire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaire is working hard here to advance position.
Coppola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zaire 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.#SU2#
Zaire is working an open guard so Coppola takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Coppola tries to clinch there but Zaire circles away.
Coppola misses with a wild body shot.
Coppola staying out of range there.
A big left from Zaire misses.
Coppola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Coppola darts in and clinches Zaire up against the cage.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Coppola has picked Zaire up - he's going for a ride! Coppola dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Coppola is looking to advance position but Zaire won't allow it.
Zaire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Coppola decides to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Coppola. #TD#
Zaire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Coppola wants to control the action here but instead Zaire manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Coppola wants to hold on but Zaire pushes him away.
Zaire throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Coppola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coppola is trying to stand up.
Coppola is looking to improve his position but Zaire isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Zaire moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Coppola has worked his arm free - good work by Coppola!
Coppola wants to control but Zaire postures up.#T4#
Coppola is looking to regain half guard here but Zaire keeps moving and retains side control.
Coppola wants to get back to his feet.
Coppola dodges the ground and pound from Zaire.#SUB#
Zaire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Coppola has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zaire but great work by Coppola.
Zaire is looking for a sweep.
Zaire struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Coppola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Coppola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coppola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaire is trying to pull guard but Coppola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Coppola lands a good knee to the midsection. Zaire won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coppola throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Coppola is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zaire can't fight it off and eventually Coppola manages to take the fight to the floor. Zaire looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Zaire looking for a guillotine here but Coppola defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zaire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coppola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zaire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Coppola is stalling in the full guard.
Coppola wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coppola wants to stand but Zaire has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zaire looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaire, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Coppola has managed to clinch.
Coppola tries to break the clinch but Zaire is controlling the position.
Coppola lands a body punch.
Zaire dodges an elbow strike from Coppola.
Coppola is trying to stall.
Coppola being controlled against the cage.
Zaire looking for a takedown.
Coppola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zaire up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Zaire has a couple of punches blocked by Coppola.
Zaire throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD#
Zaire manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Coppola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coppola is stalling in the full guard.
Coppola works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU2#
Coppola gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Zaire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coppola is looking to stand up but Zaire won't let him. #T4#
Zaire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coppola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Coppola tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaire is retaining full guard.
Coppola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coppola tries to stand but Zaire is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coppola. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Coppola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coppola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Zaire.
Coppola cracks Zaire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaire shoots in looking for a takedown. Coppola tries to sprawl out of it but Zaire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coppola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coppola fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Zaire moves into range and clinches up with Coppola.
A bit of stalling here from Coppola. #BC2#
Coppola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Coppola moves into the clinch.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaire avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coppola blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Coppola manages to break the clinch.
Coppola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Coppola manages to avoid it.
Zaire takes a swing at Coppola's ribcage but misses.
Coppola looks for the body kick but Zaire saw that one coming. #T1##TD2#
Coppola scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zaire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coppola fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Salvatore Coppola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaire struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Coppola decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zaire to his feet.
Coppola lands a front kick.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coppola misses with a head kick.
Coppola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coppola tries to clinch up.
Coppola lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Coppola shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zaire napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coppola lands a nice forearm strike.
Zaire tries to bench press Coppola off him but Coppola keeps the position.
Coppola is looking to take a break and control but Zaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zaire regains half guard there - taking advantage of Coppola's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Coppola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zaire is refusing to be controlled, as Coppola sits in half guard.
Zaire wants to control but Coppola is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Coppola decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Zaire blocks a head kick by Coppola.
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big left from Zaire misses.
Zaire throws a push kick but Coppola slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Coppola closes the distance and pushes Zaire back into the cage.#TD#
Zaire pulls guard effortlessly.
Zaire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coppola would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Coppola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coppola has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Coppola!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Salvatore Coppola made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HZN 14 Bollomard v Leben
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Spice has closed the distance and engaged Coppola in a clinch.
Coppola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spice swings wildly with an uppercut but Coppola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spice lands a nice shot to the body.
Coppola blocks a body shot from Spice.
Spice misses with a punch to the body.
Spice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coppola is looking to control Spice's arms but Spice gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coppola has his back to the cage.
Spice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spice lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Coppola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coppola darts in looking for a takedown but Spice gets double underhooks and turns Coppola into the cage. #CL2#
Coppola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the head but Spice blocks with his arms.
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spice lands an uppercut.
Spice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spice managing to block the knees to the body from Coppola. #T1#
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Coppola fails to land.
Coppola creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spice has a couple of punches blocked by Coppola.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Coppola controls the action.
A short right from Spice on the inside.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Coppola controls the action.
Spice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coppola or not.
Coppola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coppola.
Spice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Spice. #TD2#
Coppola is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Spice can't fight it off and eventually Coppola manages to take the fight to the floor. Spice looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spice keeping moving, preventing Coppola from controlling successfully.
Coppola has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spice is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Coppola trying to control but Spice is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Coppola drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spice looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spice looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spice! #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coppola misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Coppola trying his best to control but Spice has mounted him.
Coppola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Coppola swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Coppola is looking to improve his position but Spice isn't that keen on the idea.
Coppola gets back to half guard.
Coppola moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking for a triangle here but Spice uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Spice gets to mount! Coppola was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Spice tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Spice takes Coppola's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom. #T4#
Coppola rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Coppola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spice is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Coppola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Coppola looking for submissions off his back.
Coppola wants to get back to full guard.
Coppola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akimbo Spice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Spice is looking to land body kicks.
Spice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coppola throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Spice rushes Coppola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coppola's elbow.
Coppola has had enough of the clinch but Spice keeps him there for the moment.
Spice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coppola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spice tries to throw a body punch but Coppola avoids it by throwing Spice back against the cage.
Spice takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Akimbo Spice has been cut.
Coppola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spice struggles to land a body shot inside as Coppola controls his hands.
I was talking to Spice's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spice misses with a punch on the inside.
Coppola throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coppola's elbow.
Spice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coppola can do to turn this around?
Spice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coppola prevents a body shot from Spice.
Coppola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spice backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coppola's elbow.
Coppola lands with a left to the head.
Spice prevents a body shot from Coppola.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Spice.
Spice lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Coppola has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spice uses from the top position.
Coppola 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.#SUB2#
Coppola has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spice is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Coppola.
Coppola is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Spice decides to stand back up. Spice steps back and let's Coppola get back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coppola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spice jabs Coppola right on the nose. Coppola blinks but takes it well.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Coppola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spice circles away.
Spice is looking to slow Coppola down with leg kicks.
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!
Spice lands a lovely overhand right.
Spice avoids the head kick by Coppola.
Coppola throws a head kick that Spice semi-blocks.
Akimbo Spice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Coppola.
Spice throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Spice moves into range and clinches up with Coppola.
Spice working aggressively here.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Coppola controls the action.
Coppola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spice blocks it with crossed arms.
Spice is leaning against Coppola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coppola takes a shot to the head.
Spice tries to work over Coppola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coppola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coppola looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Spice misses with a body punch.
Spice presses Coppola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coppola tries a knee to the head but Spice blocks it.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Coppola controls the action.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coppola prevents a body shot from Spice.
Spice lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coppola looking to throw knees to the head but Spice is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Spice as the two fighters clinch.
Coppola is breathing heavily.
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spice pushes Coppola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Spice.
A frustrated look appears on Coppola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spice tries to work over Coppola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coppola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Spice on the inside.
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Coppola is trying to maintain a safe position but Spice gets an underhook and turns Coppola into the cage.
Spice pushes Coppola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coppola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Spice.
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!
Spice misses with a body punch.
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coppola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spice tries a body shot but Coppola blocks it.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Coppola controls the action.
Spice lands a left hand.
Akimbo Spice has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coppola is trying to force a seperation but Spice has the dominant position.
Coppola prevents a body shot from Spice.
Coppola looking to throw knees to the head but Spice is blocking nicely.
A short left from Spice.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Spice.
Spice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
Coppola looking to throw knees to the head but Spice is blocking nicely.
Spice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akimbo Spice dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akimbo Spice's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Spice drives through and clinches with Coppola against the cage.
Coppola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spice misses with a punch to the body.
Spice lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spice lands a shoulder strike.
Spice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
Spice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spice makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
Spice lands with a left to the head.
Coppola wants a takedown but no success here.
Coppola has had enough of the clinch but Spice keeps him there for the moment.
Spice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spice makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Spice.
Spice tries a body shot but Coppola blocks it.
Coppola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coppola prevents a body shot from Spice. #T1#
Spice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coppola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Spice. #BC2#
Coppola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Spice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coppola misses with a head kick. #CL#
Spice has Coppola up against the cage in a clinch.
Spice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coppola.
Good body shot from Spice.
Spice lands a hook that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
Spice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coppola taking a breather.
Coppola takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coppola looking to slow down the pace here.
Coppola wants to break free but Spice has control. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Spice.
Spice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coppola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spice blocks it with crossed arms.
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spice scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Spice.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coppola's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spice.
Spice tries a body shot but Coppola blocks it.
Spice tries to throw a body punch but Coppola avoids it by throwing Spice back against the cage.
Spice takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coppola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coppola prevents a body shot from Spice.
A right hand to the body from Spice.
Spice lands with a right to the head.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the head but Spice blocks with his arms.
Spice digs a right hand underneath Coppola's ribcage. Coppola let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spice pushes Coppola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coppola or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spice.
Spice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coppola tries a body shot but Spice blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Spice.
Spice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spice cracks Coppola with a nice body shot.
Spice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akimbo Spice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spice avoids the elbow strike from Coppola, against the cage.
Spice lands a body punch.
Spice lands with a right to the head.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coppola's elbow.
Coppola jumps guard but Spice turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Akimbo Spice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.#T4#
Coppola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coppola looking to throw knees to the head but Spice is blocking nicely.
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coppola is trying to pull guard but Spice turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Spice on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coppola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coppola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spice prevents it.
Coppola is trying to stall.
Coppola misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akimbo Spice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spice, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akimbo Spice!
A relieved looking Akimbo Spice thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HZN 8 Bollomard v Hendrix
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Knox stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Knox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Coppola to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Coppola postures up and lands a big shot to Knox's brow.
Coppola tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Coppola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coppola wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coppola on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox wants to get back to his feet but Coppola is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Coppola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knox has momentary wrist control but Coppola slips an elbow through the middle.
Coppola scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Knox keeping moving, preventing Coppola from controlling successfully.
Oh Knox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coppola gets to his feet and stands over Knox, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Knox felt that one! Coppola unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Knox from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvatore Coppola!
After the big win, Salvatore Coppola made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Miles Knox spoke after the fight, saying 'PIRANHA '.

Event: HZN 3 Lancaster v Tenryu
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Coppola avoids a kick to the body.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubenstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rubenstein thuds a left hand into Coppola's body.
Rubenstein avoids the body shot from Coppola.
Rubenstein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rubenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coppola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Coppola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rubenstein, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rubenstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coppola tries a knee to the head but Rubenstein blocks it.
Coppola throws an elbow that misses.
Coppola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rubenstein is defending well for now.
Coppola with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Rubenstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubenstein swinging wildly here.
Coppola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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!#KD#
Rubenstein knocks Coppola to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT#It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut.
Coppola wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU#
Rubenstein decides to stand back up. #T1#
Coppola tries to clinch but Rubenstein moves out of range.
Rubenstein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rubenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coppola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coppola dodges the punch combination from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws the kick towards the body but Coppola avoids it.
Rubenstein throws a wild body kick that Coppola sees coming a mile off.
Rubenstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rubenstein swinging wildly here.
A solid body kick from Rubenstein.
Spencer Rubenstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Coppola closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Coppola turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Coppola manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubenstein is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Coppola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rubenstein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Coppola tries for a kimura but Rubenstein is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Coppola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rubenstein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Coppola tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coppola has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Coppola landing a few strikes.
Coppola working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rubenstein pushes Coppola away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Coppola gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##SUB2#
Coppola tries for a kimura but Rubenstein is defending well. #SUB2#
Coppola goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rubenstein rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Coppola's guard! Nice work there by Rubenstein! #SU#
Coppola is working an open guard so Rubenstein takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Coppola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Coppola.
Coppola avoids the head kick by Rubenstein.
Coppola blocks a head kick by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rubenstein misses with a head kick. #KD2#
Coppola drops Rubenstein with a left and a right! Oh, Rubenstein is hurt - Coppola dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#Rubenstein is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Spencer Rubenstein has been cut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Coppola tries for a kimura but Rubenstein is defending well.
Oh Rubenstein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rubenstein is pushing Coppola's head away, looking to escape. Coppola manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Coppola tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coppola has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rubenstein seems to have got his legs back now.
Coppola advances to full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Coppola there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
You get the feeling that Rubenstein really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB2#
Coppola is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rubenstein to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rubenstein shrugs it off.
Rubenstein is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubenstein has given up his back here. Will Coppola look for the submission or keep pounding away?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Spencer Rubenstein will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Coppola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Coppola.#CL2#
Rubenstein tries to keep at a distance but Coppola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coppola has him pressed against the cage.
Rubenstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Coppola has double underhooks.
Rubenstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coppola has him pressed against the cage.
Rubenstein tries to circle away but Coppola has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Rubenstein breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola jabs at Rubenstein's body.
Coppola avoids a kick to the body.
Coppola moves out of range of the body kick.
Coppola tries to clinch up but Rubenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Coppola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rubenstein looks to land a body kick but Coppola moved away.
Coppola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Coppola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rubenstein can pounce on him.
Coppola moves out of range of the body kick from Rubenstein.
Coppola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rubenstein swivels and escapes.
Coppola scores with a hook to the body. Rubenstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coppola is looking to clinch.
Rubenstein throws the kick towards the body but Coppola avoids it.
Spencer Rubenstein is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Coppola darts in and clinches Rubenstein up against the cage.#BC#
Rubenstein breaks from the clinch.
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rubenstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coppola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rubenstein misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Coppola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rubenstein, pushing him back against the cage.
Coppola looking to throw knees to the head but Rubenstein is blocking nicely.
Coppola throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Coppola.
Rubenstein managing to block the knees to the body from Coppola.
Coppola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Coppola lands a knee to the head.
Coppola misses with a knee to the head.
Rubenstein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Coppola misses with a knee to the head.
Rubenstein is trying to break the clinch but Coppola has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Coppola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubenstein misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Coppola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coppola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
Rubenstein wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Coppola clinches.
Coppola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Salvatore Coppola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rubenstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coppola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rubenstein is trying to break the clinch but Coppola has him pressed against the cage.
Coppola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rubenstein just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Rubenstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coppola moves out of range as Rubenstein throws a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rubenstein.
Coppola unleashes a big counter combination but Rubenstein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
A good leg kick by Rubenstein.
Coppola tries to clinch up.
Rubenstein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rubenstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spencer Rubenstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coppola shoots in for a double leg but Rubenstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spencer Rubenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.
Rubenstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Coppola drives through and clinches with Rubenstein against the cage. #BC#
Rubenstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rubenstein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coppola.
Rubenstein throws a body kick that misses.
Coppola shoots in but no luck this time.
Rubenstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Coppola tries to clinch up but Rubenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Coppola tries to clinch there but Rubenstein circles away.
Rubenstein slips a jab and a cross from Coppola.
Rubenstein throws a sloppy head kick and Coppola moves out of range easily.
Rubenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Coppola clinches up with Rubenstein and pushes him back against the cage.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the head but Rubenstein blocks with his arms. #T4#
Rubenstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coppola has him pressed against the cage.
Coppola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rubenstein's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coppola slowing the pace effectively.
Rubenstein prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Rubenstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coppola tries to clinch up but Rubenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Rubenstein throws a head kick that misses.
Rubenstein tries to land a front kick but Coppola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coppola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Coppola clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Rubenstein breaks the clinch.
Jab by Coppola.
Coppola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coppola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rubenstein.
Coppola tries to clinch up but Rubenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Coppola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coppola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coppola just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Spencer Rubenstein will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws a body kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Coppola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rubenstein - the referee stops the clock and Coppola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rubenstein. Coppola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Coppola doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubenstein circles away.
Rubenstein looks to land a body kick but Coppola moved away.#CL2#
Coppola has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rubenstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rubenstein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coppola misses with a knee strike.
Coppola prevents Rubenstein from breaking the clinch.
Coppola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rubenstein is trying to push Coppola away but Coppola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Rubenstein breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coppola. That's going to slow Rubenstein down.
An inside leg kick lands from Rubenstein.
Coppola dodges the punch combination from Rubenstein. #T1#
Good work by Coppola as he checks the leg kick.
Coppola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rubenstein scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coppola shoots in for a takedown but Rubenstein shows good takedown defense.
Rubenstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coppola tries to clinch up.
Rubenstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rubenstein scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rubenstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with a body kick.
Rubenstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coppola scores with a nice right hand.
Rubenstein throws out a leg kick but Coppola moves out of range and Rubenstein only half commits.
Coppola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rubenstein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Coppola takes the fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Rubenstein tries to circle away but Coppola has him pinned against the cage.
Coppola misses with a knee to the head.
Coppola lands a knee to the head.
Coppola tries a body shot but Rubenstein blocks it. #BC#
Rubenstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rubenstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rubenstein.
Coppola cracks Rubenstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coppola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rubenstein.
Coppola wants to counter the offense by Rubenstein and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Coppola has closed the distance and engaged Rubenstein in a clinch.
Coppola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coppola creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rubenstein's defenses.
Coppola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rubenstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coppola throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3##BC#
Rubenstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coppola scores with a three punch combo!
Rubenstein misses the shot to the body.
Coppola doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubenstein circles away.
It looked like Rubenstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rubenstein misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Coppola gets a clinch.
Coppola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
Coppola has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rubenstein uses from the top position. #SU#
Rubenstein stands up from Coppola's guard - Rubenstein perhaps looking for a knockout.
Coppola closes the distance and clinches up with Rubenstein, looking for a takedown. Coppola pushes Rubenstein against the cage but Rubenstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spencer Rubenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.#CL2#
Coppola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rubenstein, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Rubenstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rubenstein is looking to chop away at Coppola's legs.
Coppola moves in looking to clinch but Rubenstein pushes him off.
Rubenstein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Coppola rushes Rubenstein and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the head but Rubenstein blocks with his arms.
Coppola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rubenstein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Coppola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rubenstein's efforts to push away.
Spencer Rubenstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Rubenstein tries to circle away but Coppola has him pinned against the cage.
Coppola throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Rubenstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubenstein scores with a push kick.
Coppola's corner calls for a 1-2. Coppola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rubenstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rubenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Coppola has closed the distance and engaged Rubenstein in a clinch. #TD2#
Coppola jumps into guard, dragging Rubenstein to the mat. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rubenstein defends well.#SUB2#
Coppola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rubenstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salvatore Coppola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Rubenstein gets to his feet. Coppola looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salvatore Coppola.
I think Rubenstein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Rubenstein!
Spencer Rubenstein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Mack has a takedown stuffed.
Mack blocks a head kick by Coppola.
Mack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mack goes for a double leg but Coppola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coppola continues to drive forward.
Coppola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Mack decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Mack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coppola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coppola throwing strikes from guard but Mack blocks nicely.
Coppola wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack keeping full guard, as Coppola tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coppola postures up in Mack's guard and throws a big left but Mack blocks it. #SUB#
Mack has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Coppola doesn't defend quickly enough and Mack has managed to lock this one up! Can Coppola escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mack on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trace Mack!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2023

#R1#
Coppola throws out a loose jab but Waterfall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coppola throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Waterfall counters by clinching up.
Coppola is working for takedown but Waterfall is calmly controlling the position for now.
Waterfall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coppola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coppola being controlled against the cage.
Coppola gets underhooks to prevent Waterfall's takedown attempt. #BC#
Coppola breaks from the clinch.
Coppola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall avoids the head kick by Coppola.
Coppola shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coppola. That's going to slow Waterfall down.
Coppola tries for a takedown but Waterfall circles away easily
and Waterfall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coppola thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Coppola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coppola misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Coppola is looking to clinch but Waterfall is avoiding it.
Waterfall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Waterfall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coppola is able to avoid easily.
Waterfall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Waterfall is looking to chop away at Coppola's legs.
Nice shot by Coppola.
Waterfall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coppola.
Coppola is looking to score with low kicks.
Coppola does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coppola is defended easily by Waterfall.
Waterfall tries to counter with a clinch but Coppola shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Waterfall closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Waterfall pulls guard. #T2#
Waterfall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Waterfall is controlling Coppola's posture.
Waterfall is continuing to stall.
Coppola throws a big right hand that misses.
Coppola wants to control from the top but Waterfall keeps moving.
Waterfall is pulling down on Coppola's head to control his posture. #T3#
Coppola wants to control from the top but Waterfall keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Coppola is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Waterfall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Waterfall has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Waterfall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Waterfall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waterfall has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Coppola is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Waterfall has his hands clasped together but Coppola extends and breaks Waterfall's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Coppola.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Kha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coppola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kha somewhat.#TD#
Kha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kha trying to control from half guard but Coppola is working away.
Coppola gets full guard.
Kha trying to control the position from guard on top but Coppola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coppola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Coppola is looking for a triangle but Kha pushes his legs off easily.
Coppola keeping moving, preventing Kha from controlling successfully.
Coppola keeping full guard, as Kha tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Kha is posturing up here but Coppola has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kha tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kha has to tap! Slick submission there by Coppola!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salvatore Coppola!
A determined Salvatore Coppola didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Un Kha stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Coppola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Coppola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Coppola has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nolan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Coppola yanks on the arm and Nolan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Coppola.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coppola tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coppola to the ground. Coppola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Coppola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coppola trying to control but Smith flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Smith is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Coppola. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Coppola trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in.
Smith is trying to stick to Coppola's back but Coppola is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Coppola.
Smith is looking to stand up but Coppola isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Coppola from controlling successfully.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coppola is controlling him.
Coppola looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coppola wants to sweep but no luck.
Coppola seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Coppola controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coppola 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.#SUB#
Coppola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith passes Coppola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Coppola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Coppola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coppola wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ES#
Coppola pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Coppola leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coppola attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Rob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Coppola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coppola wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Coppola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Coppola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Coppola working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Coppola stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Coppola to the mat! Coppola manages to get full guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Coppola is retaining full guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Coppola's brow. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Coppola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Coppola looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily. #T1#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Coppola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Coppola has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coppola is trying to keep Smith in close.
Coppola tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Coppola is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coppola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Coppola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Coppola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Coppola has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Coppola wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #T3#
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Coppola looking for submissions off his back.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coppola wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #SUB#
Coppola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Coppola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Coppola's guard.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coppola's head.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coppola's head.
Smith is pushing down on Coppola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coppola is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coppola wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith stalling. #T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Smith.
Coppola is looking to improve his position.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Coppola is defending the position.
Coppola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith not doing much here.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coppola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coppola wants to control the action here but instead Smith manages to pass to full mount!
Coppola working to try and regain half guard.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Coppola is looking to get to half guard.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coppola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Coppola is working hard here to advance position.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Coppola looks a forlorn figure.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Coppola sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Coppola is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coppola tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Smith there. #T4#
Smith is taking a breather. Coppola says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Smith.#SUB#
Coppola actively working from the bottom here.
Coppola wants to get back to full guard but Smith has passed into side control.
Smith landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coppola being controlled for a moment.
Salvatore Coppola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Delly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coppola looks for a takedown but Delly sprawls well.
Delly is looking to counter punch.
Coppola dips to his left and cracks Delly with an uppercut!
Coppola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD2#
Coppola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coppola is pressing down on Delly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Delly is holding on for now.
Delly trying to hold on to Coppola's head to control him but Coppola postures up.
Delly tries to roll over but Coppola keeps him under control.
Delly gets back to full guard.
Delly looking for a sweep. Not yet Delly, not yet. #SU2#
Coppola stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Coppola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coppola with the inside leg kick.
Delly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coppola shoots in for a takedown but Delly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Plum Delly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.
Delly scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Coppola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Delly to the mat! Delly manages to get full guard.
Delly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delly is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Coppola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Delly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coppola wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Coppola has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Delly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delly has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.
Delly sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Delly looking to pass the guard.
Coppola is trying to control the position but Delly postures up.
Delly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Delly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coppola is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Coppola looking for subs off his back but Delly has passed one foot through into half guard.
Delly slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Coppola is looking to get back to full guard here but Delly has managed to pass to side control instead.
Coppola is looking for a sweep.
Delly gets to mount! Coppola was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Coppola working to try and regain half guard.
Delly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Coppola flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #T4#
Coppola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Delly content just to control the position here.
Coppola gets back to half guard.
Coppola is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Delly jumps into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delly taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coppola is looking for a sweep.
Delly moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Plum Delly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Coppola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delly but Delly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coppola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delly.
Delly backing away here, and Coppola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Coppola pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Coppola looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Delly!
Delly holds on to Coppola's head and controls the position momentarily.
Coppola is looking to take a break and control but Delly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Delly tries to bench press Coppola off him but Coppola keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Coppola goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Delly rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Coppola's guard! Nice work there by Delly!
Delly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Coppola trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Coppola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delly defends well.
Coppola keeping full guard, as Delly tries to pass. #SUB2#
Coppola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking for a triangle but Delly pushes his legs off easily.
Coppola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Delly controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coppola is on top in guard. #REVB#
Delly wants to sweep here but Coppola controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Delly is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Coppola 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.
Coppola passes Delly's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Coppola is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Delly sees it coming and defends easily.
Coppola is thwarting Delly's attempts to control the position.
Salvatore Coppola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coppola blocks the strikes from Delly. #SUB2#
Coppola seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Delly is not content to let Coppola control the position.
Delly is looking to improve his position.
Coppola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Delly is defending against the submission attempts here by Coppola. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Delly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coppola.
Delly is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delly is not content to let Coppola control the position.
Delly wants to improve his position but Coppola is controlling well. #SU2#
Coppola decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coppola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Delly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Delly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coppola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Delly is fending him off so far but Coppola persists. Nope, Delly circles away and we're back to standing.
Delly scores with a nice strike.
Delly throws a nice looking combination but Coppola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Coppola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Delly misses with a head kick.
Coppola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Delly throws a nice looking combination but Coppola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coppola with a nice cross.
Coppola throws a front kick aimed at Delly's knee but Delly avoids it well.
Delly throws out a loose jab but Coppola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coppola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Delly lands a nice shot that snaps Coppola's head back.
Delly looks to land a right hand but Coppola moved out of range.
Coppola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Coppola shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Delly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Coppola tries for a kimura but Delly is defending well. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Delly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Delly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coppola off and has taken his back!#T1#
Coppola is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Coppola right now.
Delly controlling well, preventing Coppola from escaping the position.
Delly somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Coppola trying to control the action but Delly just sinks the hooks in.
Delly is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Coppola tries to roll but Delly sticks to his back.
Delly controlling the position well here. Coppola rolled but Delly kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Delly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Coppola wants to escape the position. #T3#
Delly controlling the position well here. Coppola rolled but Delly kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Coppola tries to roll but Delly sticks to his back.
Coppola is still trying to improve position.
Delly is riding his opponent, not letting Coppola buck him off.
Coppola tries to escape the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delly biding his time, controlling Coppola.
Delly continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coppola trying to control the position but Delly manages to sink in the hooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Plum Delly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Delly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plum Delly!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick.
Coppola shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Coppola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Coppola scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Coppola shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Coppola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Coppola gets the takedown into side control.
Thibodeaux felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Thibodeaux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coppola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Coppola wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thibodeaux, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Coppola is trying to get an arm triangle but Thibodeaux is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Coppola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Coppola trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Coppola is trying to get an arm triangle but Thibodeaux is defending well. #SUB#
Coppola wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thibodeaux, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Coppola thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thibodeaux tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coppola looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thibodeaux is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Coppola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coppola trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Coppola misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Coppola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coppola wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Coppola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Coppola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it really well and circles away.
Thibodeaux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux circles away.
Thibodeaux scores with the left hand. Coppola knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Coppola.

Thibodeaux throws Coppola to one side and escapes!
Darius Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coppola circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Thibodeaux. Coppola falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Thibodeaux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Darius Thibodeaux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld FN 48
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1#
Coppola throws a sloppy head kick and Marley moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Marley closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Marley manages to break the clinch.
Marley leaves Coppola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marley misses with a head kick.
Coppola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rakeem Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley throws a right and a left that Coppola avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley with a nice calf kick.
Marley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1##CL2#
Marley rushes Coppola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coppola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Marley.
Coppola fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Marley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coppola is looking to clinch but Marley is avoiding it.
Marley throws a combination. Coppola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marley connects with a single shot there.
Marley sizes up Coppola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2##CL2#
Coppola tries to keep at a distance but Marley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Marley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Marley decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Marley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Marley is looking for a triangle but Coppola pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Marley has his foot on Coppola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coppola works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Coppola 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.
Coppola trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SU#
Coppola stands and steps away. Marley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marley. That's going to slow Coppola down. #CL2#
Marley darts in and clinches Coppola up against the cage.#BC2#
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coppolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Marley.
Coppola throws a head kick but Marley moves out of range. #T4#
Marley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marley throws a right and a left that Coppola avoids nicely.
Marley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Marley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Marley has knocked Coppola down with a huge combo! Marley steps away and waves a wobbly Coppola back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Coppola is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rakeem Marley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Coppola is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Marley doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Coppola crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Coppola's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rakeem Marley!
A victorious Rakeem Marley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld FN 47
Date: Sep 14, 2023

#R1#
Versu lands the left hand.
Versu throws a leg kick which misses Coppola's front leg but catches the back leg as Coppola tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Versu.
Versu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coppola looks for a takedown but Versu sprawls well.
Versu thumps Coppola with a low kick.
Coppola blocks the body kick.
Coppola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Versu. Versu obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu throws a hook to the side of Coppola's head but Coppola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Versu wants to slow Coppola down by chopping away at his legs.
Coppola tries to counter with a clinch but Versu shakes him off and moves away.
Versu connects with a jab.
Versu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Coppola blocks the body kick.
Coppola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Coppola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Versu moves away.
Versu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Versu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Versu misses with a hook
and Coppola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Coppola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coppola raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Versu connects with a solid leg kick.
Versu looks to throw a body kick
and Coppola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Geo Versu has been cut.
Coppola defending well as Versu loads up on a big left hand.
Versu throws the kick towards the body but Coppola avoids it.
Versu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Versu.#T2#
Versu misses with a kick to the body.
Versu misses with a left hand
and Coppola counters with a slapping leg kick.
Versu scoring well with a low kick there.
Versu lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Versu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coppola.
Versu is looking to chop away at Coppola's legs.
Versu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coppola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Versu thinking.
Versu is breathing heavily.
Versu is looking to slow Coppola down with leg kicks.
Coppola moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Versu takes a swing at Coppola's ribcage but misses.
Coppola wants to counter with a clinch but Versu pushes him away.
Coppola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Versu misses with an uppercut
and Coppola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Versu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Versu is looking to land body kicks.
Coppola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Versu lands with a shot to the body.
Geo Versu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coppola walks forward, straight into a front kick from Versu.
Versu with the inside leg kick.
Versu throws a hook but Coppola avoids it easily.
Coppola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Versu.
Coppola fails with the takedown
and Versu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Geo Versu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.
Versu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Coppola responds with a good body kick, but Versu manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Versu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Coppola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coppola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Versu leaves Coppola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Versu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coppola feints a counter leg kick.
Coppola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Versu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Versu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Versu.
Coppola slips under a jab from Versu.
Versu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Versu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Geo Versu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geo Versu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Versu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coppola is able to avoid easily.
Versu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coppola.
Versu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coppola is able to avoid easily.
Coppola throws out a counter right but Versu avoids it with no problem.
Coppola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Versu lands with a cross.
Versu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coppola moves away.
Versu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Versu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Versu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Versu throws a hook but Coppola blocks it.
Versu connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Versu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Versu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coppola can do to turn this around?
Versu connects with a jab.
Coppola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coppola dives in for a single leg takedown but Versu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Versu.
Versu scores with a sloppy right hand. Coppola should have avoided that one.
Versu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Versu throws a shot to the body.
Versu is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coppola! But no joy.
Versu looks to land a right hand but Coppola moved out of range.
A head kick from Coppola lands but Versu takes it in his stride. #T2#
Coppola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coppola tries to move into range but Versu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coppola wants to clinch.
Versu connects with an inside leg kick.
Versu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coppola. That did some damage!
Versu connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Coppola shoots in for a double leg but Versu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Versu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Versu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coppola's sensitive parts.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Coppola might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Versu has got the better of the exchanges.
Coppola takes one to the side of the head.
Versu digs a good hook to Coppola's body.
Versu looks for the body kick but Coppola saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Coppola misses.
Versu misses with an uppercut.
Versu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coppola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Versu is looking to chop away at Coppola's legs.
Coppola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Versu misses with a low kick.
A jab from Versu finds it's way through Coppola's defenses.
Coppola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Coppola fails with a takedown attempt.
Geo Versu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.
Coppola tries for a takedown but Versu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Versu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Versu sizes up Coppola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Coppola clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Versu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Versu lands a head shot.
Coppola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Versu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coppola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Geo Versu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Geo Versu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Versu throws a poor cross that misses
and Versu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Versu throws a front kick aimed at Coppola's knee but Coppola avoids it well.
Versu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Geo Versu is winning the standup battle so far.
Versu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coppola fails with a takedown attempt.
Versu lands a really nice looking cross but Coppola seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola misses with a takedown attempt
and Versu counters with a nice uppercut.
Versu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Versu misses with a body shot
and Coppola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Versu throws a nice looking combination but Coppola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Versu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Versu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coppola blocks the body kick.
Coppola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Versu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coppola somewhat.
Geo Versu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.
Versu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Versu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coppola is out of range.
Coppola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Versu throws a shot from downtown. Coppola moves away and avoids it.
Coppola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Versu scores with a push kick.
Versu leaves Coppola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Coppola blocks the low kick.
Coppola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Versu cracks Coppola with a good jab.
Coppola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coppola is looking for the big counter here.
Versu lands a glancing blow to the side of Coppola's head.
Versu lands a high kick!
Versu checks a low kick from Coppola.#T3#
Versu connects with a solid leg kick.
Coppola ducks under a wild hook from Versu.
Coppola flicks out a counter leg kick but Versu steps away.
Coppola is trying desperately to land a takedown but Versu is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Coppola.
Versu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Versu connects with a solid leg kick.
Versu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coppola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coppola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Versu avoids it really well and circles away.
Coppola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Versu scores with the left hand. Coppola knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Versu misses with a body kick.
Versu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coppola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Versu throws a leg kick
and Coppola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Coppola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Versu backing away here, and Coppola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Versu slaps away a takedown attempt from Coppola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coppola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Versu throws out the jab.
Versu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCoppola.
Versu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Versu.
Salvatore Coppola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coppola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geo Versu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Versu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geo Versu!
An out of breath Geo Versu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 43
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Coppola darts in trying to clinch
and DeCoteau counters with a nice leg kick.
Coppola shoots in and drives through. DeCoteau sprawls well.
Coppola with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling DeCoteau to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
DeCoteau clinches up with Coppola and pushes him back against the cage.
Coppola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Caleb DeCoteau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.#TD#
DeCoteau jumps guard and drags Coppola to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
DeCoteau has control of Coppola's left arm, preventing Coppola from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Coppola thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coppola is fighting to break DeCoteau's control of his arms but DeCoteau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coppola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
DeCoteau is adopting a defensive guard.
Coppola trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoteau has his hands on Coppola's head, controlling the position.
Coppola tries to free his leg and advance position but DeCoteau is retaining full guard.
Coppola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Coppola trying to control but DeCoteau is working from the bottom.
DeCoteau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
DeCoteau is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
DeCoteau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Coppola looking to improve position, pressing down on DeCoteau's thigh with his hand. DeCoteau seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Coppola paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Coppola's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! DeCoteau picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caleb DeCoteau!

Event: Nfld live 40
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Vrana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coppola.
A left lands for Vrana.
Vrana throws a front kick that sends Coppola stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Vrana.
Coppola flicks out a counter leg kick but Vrana steps away.
Vrana scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana lands with a kick to the temple. Coppola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coppola tries a quick counter leg kick but Vrana is wise to it.
Vrana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coppola ducks right into an uppercut from Vrana.
Jab, jab by Vrana - just one landing. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Vrana.
Vrana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coppola has time to react.#ROC#Coppola is rocked!
Vrana with a nice calf kick.
Coppola is still on wobbly legs! Can Vrana finish him?
Vrana misses with a few strikes there.
Coppola throws a counter combo.
Vrana throws a quick head kick that knocks Coppola silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Vrana is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alois Vrana!

Event: Nfld live 36
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Donk. DeCoteau catches Coppola right on the button with a cross.
DeCoteau keeps Coppola at a distance using the push kick. #TD#
DeCoteau feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
DeCoteau wants to pass the guard but Coppola is keeping the position.
Coppola scores with a nice shot.#SUB2#
DeCoteau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeCoteau has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.
DeCoteau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coppola's guard.
Coppola trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coppola.
Coppola can't keep his opponent in guard - DeCoteau advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Coppola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeCoteau pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
DeCoteau moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Coppola.
DeCoteau controls the position.#SUB#
DeCoteau is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Coppola is trying to escape and DeCoteau transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Coppola is forced to tap! Nice work there by DeCoteau! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caleb DeCoteau!

Event: Nfld FN 42
Date: May 25, 2023

#R1#
Veainu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veainu shoots in but Coppola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coppola dodges the punch combination from Veainu.
Coppola tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Veainu clinches. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu checks a low kick from Coppola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Veainu works over Coppola's head and body with a nice combination.
Coppola blocks a head kick by Veainu. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Veainu.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coppola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Veainu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Veainu is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Coppola has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
Coppola tries to pull guard but Veainu won't allow it.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Coppola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Veainu has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coppola counters with an outside leg kick.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
Veainu misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Veainu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
Veainu tries a body shot but Coppola blocks it.
Coppola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Veainu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Veainu lands a body punch.
Veainu lands a right hand. #TD2#
Coppola ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coppola no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Coppola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Coppola working for a triangle but Veainu defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Coppola looking for a guillotine here but Veainu defends easily.
Veainu stopping the sweep attempt from Coppola.#SUB2#
Veainu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Veainu has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.
Veainu wanted to stand there but Coppola had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Coppola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Coppola looking for a guillotine here but Veainu defends easily.
Coppola wants to sweep here but Veainu controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu is looking to stand up but Coppola won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Veainu looks to land a combination. Coppola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coppola.
Coppola with the counter takedown but Veainu avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Veainu scores with a four punch combination!
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Veainu throws a head kick that misses.
Coppola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coppola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Coppola shoots in for a takedown but Veainu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Veainu tries to bum rush Coppola with a series of wild strikes but Coppola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veainu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coppola tries to avoid it but Veainu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coppola to the ground. Coppola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coppola fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Coppola shoots for a double leg takedown but Veainu sprawls well. He's pushed Coppola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sonatane Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.
Veainu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Veainu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Veainu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veainu stuffs the takedown.
Coppola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coppola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veainu defends it nicely.#T2#
Veainu goes for a double leg but Coppola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coppola continues to drive forward.
Veainu backing away here, and Coppola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Coppola is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Coppola misses.
As Coppola looks to move away, Veainu throws a big counter combo but Coppola just gets out of the way.
Coppola stuffs the takedown attempt from Veainu. Veainu gets slowly back to his feet.
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Veainu. Those never looked like landing.
Veainu tries to bum rush Coppola with a series of wild strikes but Coppola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coppola tries to clinch up.#T3##TD2#
Coppola shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Veainu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Coppola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Veainu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Coppola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Veainu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Coppola crashes against the mat. #T4#
Coppola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Coppola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Coppola looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Coppola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Veainu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coppola working the ground and pound but Veainu is defending the strikes.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet but Coppola drags him back down.
Coppola looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Veainu is avoiding damage well.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonatane Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veainu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coppola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Coppola tries to keep at a distance but Veainu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coppola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Veainu smiles and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veainu.
Coppola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Veainu.
Coppola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coppola can do to turn this around?
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coppola moves away.
Veainu tries to bum rush Coppola with a series of wild strikes but Coppola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Veainu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coppola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veainu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Coppola tries to keep at a distance but Veainu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coppola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Veainu is leaning against Coppola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Veainu swinging wildly here.
Coppola tries a quick counter leg kick but Veainu is wise to it.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Veainu checks a leg kick.
Coppola dodges the punch combination from Veainu.
Coppola throws a low kick, looking for Veainu's leg but Veainu calmly moves out of range.
As Coppola looks to move away, Veainu throws a big counter combo but Coppola just gets out of the way.#CL#
Veainu moves into range and clinches up with Coppola.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coppola is trying to drag Veainu to the mat but Veainu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sonatane Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.#TD#
Veainu jumps into guard, dragging Coppola to the mat. #T3#
Coppola advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Coppola seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Coppola is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veainu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Veainu still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Veainu has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Coppola sneaks back into half guard.
Coppola works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB2#
Coppola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking for a triangle here but Veainu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Coppola manages to get back to half guard.
Salvatore Coppola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veainu content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonatane Veainu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Veainu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Nfld FN 40
Date: Apr 27, 2023

#R1#
Picogram throws a body punch but Coppola moves out of range.
Coppola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coppola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coppola shoots for a double leg takedown but Picogram sprawls well. He's pushed Coppola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A low kick from Picogram is predictable there
letting Coppola counter with a right hand.
Coppola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Picogram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Picogram there.
Coppola lands with a straight right. Picogram didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Picogram does it's job there.#T1#
A big left from Picogram misses.
Coppola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picogram throws a sloppy head kick
and Coppola counters with a series of strikes. Picogram will be more careful next time no doubt.
Picogram buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Picogram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Picogram.
Picogram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Picogram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Picogram throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Coppola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picogram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coppola slips under a jab from Picogram.
Coppola throws a quick counter head kick but Picogram was just out of range.
Coppola throws a sloppy head kick
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Picogram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Coppola slips the punch.
Coppola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Picogram. Picogram obviously looking to wear him down.
Coppola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Picogram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Picogram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Picogram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coppola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Picogram scores with a jab to the head.
Picogram throws the left hand but Coppola avoids the punch easily.
Coppola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picogram cracks Coppola with an open hand slap.
Coppola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Picogram's waist but Picogram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coppola off to one side.
It seemed like Picogram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Picogram is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Coppola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Picogram scores with a hook.#ROC2#Coppola is rocked!
Picogram throws a pinpoint strike between Coppola's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Coppola crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Picogram scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Picogram!
In his post fight interview, Jonny Picogram started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Nfld live 27
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Coppola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeCoteau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coppola tries a head kick but it misses.
Coppola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coppola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coppola tries to clinch up#TD#
and DeCoteau counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DeCoteau wants to pass the guard but Coppola is keeping the position.
Coppola wants to get back to his feet but DeCoteau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DeCoteau passes Coppola's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola wants to get back to full guard.
Coppola is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute DeCoteau jumps into side control!
Coppola is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
DeCoteau is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Coppola looks calm but he's in trouble here. DeCoteau gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Coppola is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! DeCoteau lets go of the hold and Coppola can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caleb DeCoteau!

Event: Nfld FN 37
Date: Mar 16, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Johnston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coppola is looking for a counter combo.
Coppola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnston lands with a right that hurts Coppola. Coppola looks to clinch but Johnston throws a short knee that drops Coppola. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Martin Johnston!
After winning the bout, Martin Johnston thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld FN 35
Date: Feb 16, 2023

#R1#
Bradock connects with a single shot there.
Coppola fails with a takedown attempt.
Loratcho Bradock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coppola.
Bradock misses with a few strikes there.
Bradock catches Coppola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch but Bradock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bradock lands a slapping body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coppola or perhaps it was just good defense by Bradock, which made it look bad.
Loratcho Bradock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.
Coppola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coppola misses with a takedown attempt
and Bradock counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coppola dives in and grabs Bradock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bradock pushes down on Coppola's head and hops out.
Bradock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Bradock cracks Coppola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coppola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Bradock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bradock.
We've been told by Bradock's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coppola moves in looking to clinch but Bradock pushes him off.
Coppola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Bradock. That snapped Coppola's head back.
Coppola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coppola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bradock lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bradock.#ROC#Coppola is rocked!
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!
Coppola glances at the clock... BAM! Bradock nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Coppola crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Coppola is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Loratcho Bradock!
During a confident post fight interview, Loratcho Bradock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld FN 32
Date: Jan 12, 2023

#R1#
Dixon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Coppola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dixon connects with the punch.
Coppola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coppola walks into a straight right hand from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.
Coppola looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Dixon's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dixon lands with a cross.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coppola moves away.
Coppola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon lands an overhand right.#T1#
Coppola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dixon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dixon.
Dixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Dixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coppola doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Coppola is rocked!
Coppola bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dixon comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Coppola falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Coppola was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ali Dixon!
A relieved looking Ali Dixon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld 28
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Bradock lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coppola. Bradock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bradock throws out a counter right but Coppola avoids it with no problem.
Bradock scores with a nice head shot.
Bradock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bradock misses with a series of wild punches.
Coppola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bradock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bradock slips a jab and a cross from Coppola.
Bradock digs a good hook to Coppola's body.
Bradock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Coppola.
Coppola jabs Bradock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coppola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bradock. #T1#
Bradock sizes up Coppola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bradock throws a series of punches but Coppola moves out of range.
Bradock throws a right and a left that Coppola avoids nicely.
A jab from Bradock misses.
Coppola walks into a jab.
Coppola looks for a takedown but Bradock sprawls well.
Bradock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Coppola is rocked!
Bradock digs a good body shot into Coppola's ribs.
Loratcho Bradock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bradock jabs Coppola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coppola walks straight into a right hand from Bradock - that's dropped him! Bradock jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Coppola from any more punishment! Coppola complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Loratcho Bradock!
Loratcho Bradock is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Loratcho Bradock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 27
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Bradock misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Coppola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been told by Bradock's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bradock looks for the body kick but Coppola saw that one coming.
Coppola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Coppola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bradock lands a front kick.
Bradock lands with a straight right. Coppola didn't see that one coming.
Bradock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coppola momentarily.
Bradock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coppola walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bradock.
Bradock throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Coppola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradock is holding on to half guard well.
Coppola wants to pass the guard but Bradock is defending well. #SUB2#
Coppola is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bradock has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Coppola is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bradock sees it coming and defends easily.
Bradock gets full guard.
Bradock is pulling down on Coppola's head to control his posture.
Coppola won't allow Bradock to sweep him here.
Bradock keeping moving, preventing Coppola from controlling successfully.
Coppola is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Coppola landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coppola throws a strike but Bradock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bradock is posturing up here but Coppola has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bradock tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bradock has to tap! Slick submission there by Coppola!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola is the new light heavyweight champion!
Salvatore Coppola decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: Nfld FN 25
Date: Oct 27, 2022

#R1#
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coppola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coppola.
Miller clobbers Coppola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Coppola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coppola tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miller manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Coppola shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Miller seems keen to control Coppola's posture.#SUB#
Coppola drops back, looking for a kneebar! Miller looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Miller looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Miller! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coppola is looking to reverse the position.
Coppola manages to get back to half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Miller 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. #SUB#
Coppola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Coppola tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.#SUB#
Coppola actively working from the bottom here.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coppola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Coppola is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Coppola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Miller is looking to advance position but Coppola won't allow it.
Miller prevents Coppola from improving his position.
Coppola wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coppola wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well. #SUB#
Coppola looking for submissions off his back.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Coppola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Coppola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Miller seems content to control.
Miller stalling away here and it's allowed Coppola to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Coppola looking for subs off his back but Miller has passed one foot through into half guard.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Coppola is working away. #T3#
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coppola is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Miller is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coppola is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Coppola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coppola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller. #SUB#
Coppola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Coppola looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coppola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller. #SUB#
Coppola actively working from the bottom here.
Coppola is trying to control but can't.
Coppola is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller is taking a breather. Coppola says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Coppola flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Coppola is working away. #SUB#
Coppola actively working from the bottom here.
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Coppola!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cleetus Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Coppola closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coppola manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Coppola has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Miller should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Coppola has tightened it up now! Miller should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Nfld live 12
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Nyland misses with a head kick.
Coppola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Nyland has closed the distance and engaged Coppola in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nyland's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Coppola breaks the clinch.
Coppola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nyland misses with a head kick.
Nyland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nyland wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nyland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Coppola does no damage. #CL#
Coppola has closed the distance and engaged Nyland in a clinch. #BC#
Coppola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coppola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coppola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Nyland misses with a takedown attempt - Coppola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coppola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nyland tries for a takedown but Coppola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvatore Coppola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Nyland.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nyland.
Nyland has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Coppola lands a stunning uppercut that sends Nyland to the mat! #ROC#Nyland is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ross Nyland has been cut.#SUB#
Coppola seems to be looking for submissions.
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!
Nyland tries to get to full guard but Coppola has control of the leg.
Coppola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nyland is still in real trouble! Can Coppola finish him?
Coppola trying to mount his opponent but Nyland defends it.
Nyland wants to get back to his feet.
Nyland seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Coppola is looking for a kimura but Nyland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coppola to get the leverage.
Nyland is looking to improve his position. #T2##SUB#
Coppola maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nyland could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Coppola has cracked it and Nyland is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Coppola!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Nfld live 9
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Pen stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Coppola looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coppola moves nicely into side control.
Pen tries to improve position but can't.
Pen looks to move to half guard but instead Coppola has passed into mount! Damn!
Pen tries to hold on but Coppola pushes him away. #SUB#
Coppola looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pen tries to hold on but Coppola postures up.#SUB#
Coppola working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1##SUB#
Coppola wants to finish this one by submission but Pen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Coppola.
Pen wants to control but Coppola is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Coppola has hold of Pen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Coppola is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pen shrugs it off. #SUB#
Coppola looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Coppola is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pen can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2##SUB#
Coppola working for a submission but Pen is keeping him at bay.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coppola avoids the attempt from Pen to control.
Pen working to try and regain half guard. #SU#
Coppola is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Pen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coppola but Coppola pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Pen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pen jumps guard but Coppola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Coppola tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coppola is defending well for now.#TD#
Coppola has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pen uses from the top position. #T3##SUB#
Coppola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coppola seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Coppola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Coppola is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pen has his hands clasped together but Coppola extends and breaks Pen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Coppola.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Nfld FN 18
Date: Aug 25, 2022

#R1#
Coppola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Animalis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Coppola's guard.
Animalis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Coppola has his feet on Animalis's thighs here. He's pushed Animalis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Animalis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Nfld live 6
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Coppola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at NY Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coppola thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Coppola's guard.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Coppola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Coppola is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Coppola's head.
Coppola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith working over Coppola with some ground and pound. Coppola looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coppola is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Coppola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Coppola is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Coppola looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Coppola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Coppola working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Coppola working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking to cinch up a triangle. Smith throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Coppola's body to avoid the submission. Coppola has instead reached around Smith's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Coppola arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Nfld FN 12
Date: Jul 14, 2022

#R1#
Coppola lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Coppola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lawris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lawris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coppola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Coppola has hold of Lawris's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lawris tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Coppola cranks the arm and Lawris screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lawris, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Nfld live 2
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Rusev throws a good cross that connects.
Rusev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rusev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coppola circles away.
Alexander Rusev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusev connects with a nice looking jab.
Coppola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rusev lands with a hook. Coppola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rusev fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusev punishes Coppola's body with a nice straight punch.
Rusev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coppola.
No joy there for Rusev, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Rusev looks to throw the jab but Coppola is out of range.
Coppola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rusev defends it well.
Rusev avoids the head kick by Coppola.
Rusev lands with a hook. Coppola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rusev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rusev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rusev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rusev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coppola.
Coppola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rusev throws a jab but it's blocked by Coppola.
A slow jab from Rusev misses its intended target.
Coppola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rusev. #TD#
Rusev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coppola sprawls well initially but Rusev persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Coppola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rusev pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rusev passes to side control. #SUB#
Rusev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coppola is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Rusev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coppola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Coppola wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Rusev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coppola tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB#
Rusev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coppola tries to escape but Rusev is in control.
Coppola is not content to let Rusev control the position.
Rusev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rusev controlling his opponent.
Coppola is squirming around, avoiding Rusev's attempts to control the action.
Rusev controlling from mount.
Coppola sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Rusev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB#
Rusev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Rusev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coppola sees it coming and defends easily.
Rusev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coppola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rusev trying to mount his opponent but Coppola defends it.
Coppola is not content to let Rusev control the position.
Rusev wants to pass the guard but Coppola is defending well. #SUB2#
Coppola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rusev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coppola defends it well.
Rusev moves into full mount! Coppola won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rusev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Coppola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rusev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rusev trying to control the position here.
Coppola wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving. #SUB#
Rusev working for a triangle but Coppola defends it easily. #SUB#
Rusev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coppola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Coppola drops back looking for a leg! Rusev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rusev manages to kick Coppola off! Coppola jumps back into Rusev's guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rusev is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Rusev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rusev has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.
Rusev stays in close to Coppola's body and controls the position.
Rusev forces his way into half guard.
Rusev is pressing down on Coppola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coppola is holding on for now.
Coppola is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Coppola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Rusev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coppola defends it well.
Rusev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Coppola regains half guard.
Rusev uses his free foot to push down on Coppola's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coppola.
Coppola is looking to get to half guard.
Alexander Rusev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rusev tries to control but Coppola wriggling away.
Rusev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rusev trying to control but Coppola is having none of it. #T3#
Coppola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coppola tries to hold on but Rusev postures up.#SUB#
Coppola is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Rusev locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Coppola is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Rusev!
Alexander Rusev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld FN 6
Date: Jun 02, 2022

#R1#
Coppola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Whang is able to avoid easily.
Coppola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coppola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Whang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Whang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Whang showed some decent athleticism there.
Coppola wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Coppola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whang pulls his head out easily.
Whang is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Whang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Whang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coppola is just riding it out for now. Whang eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Whang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1##SUB#
Coppola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Whang looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Coppola sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Coppola actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Whang wants to work for an arm triangle but Coppola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Whang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coppola sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Whang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Coppola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whang is working away from the top position though.
Whang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coppola keeps working. #SUB#
Coppola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Whang is looking for a kimura here.
Coppola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Coppola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Whang is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Whang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Coppola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Whang is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Coppola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whang should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Whang is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coppola manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Coppola keeping moving, preventing Whang from controlling successfully.
Whang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Coppola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coppola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Coppola has an active guard here but Whang has managed to pass into half guard. #ES#
Coppola manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Whang keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hyseon Whang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Whang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coppola. Coppola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whang shoots in for a takedown but Coppola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coppola seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Coppola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Whang was covering up waiting for the punch and Coppola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hyseon Whang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Whang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coppola working a defensive guard here.
Whang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coppola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whang passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Coppola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB#
Coppola looking for subs off his back but Whang has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Whang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coppola has managed to free his arm - good work.
Whang is pressing down on Coppola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coppola is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Whang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Coppola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Beast Nest. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Coppola manages to get to full guard.
Coppola is trying to control the position but Whang postures up. #T2#
Whang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Whang trying to control the action but Coppola is working from the bottom.
Coppola is trying to improve his position.
Coppola is not content to let Whang control the position. #SUB2#
Whang is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Coppola is trying to escape and Whang transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Coppola is forced to tap! Nice work there by Whang! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hyseon Whang!

Event: Nfld 15
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Lawris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coppola counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lawris is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lawris dives in for a single leg takedown but Coppola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Coppola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lawris's efforts to push away.
Coppola jumps guard but Lawris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Coppola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lawris up against the cage.
Coppola fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Coppola successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Coppola is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Coppola has his feet on Lawris's thighs here. He's pushed Lawris off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lawris screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1##TD#
Menday shoots in and gets a takedown into Coppola's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Coppola wants to stand but Menday is controlling the position.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coppola's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday tries to free his leg and advance position but Coppola is retaining full guard.
Menday stops Coppola from standing up.
Menday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menday is in close to Coppola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Coppola has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Menday has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Menday landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#Coppola is rocked!
Menday loads up on a big left hand. Coppola felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Menday looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Coppola can't hide his disappointment, as Menday celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
Adams Menday decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2022

#R1#
Coppola wants to clinch
and Rothschild counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rothschild connects with the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rothschild. Coppola shrugs it off though.
Rothschild fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coppola wants to land a leg kick but Rothschild is out of range.
Rothschild throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coppola on the side of the head.
Rothschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Coppola has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rothschild keeps the fight on the outside.
Rothschild throws a good cross that connects.
Rothschild comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coppola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rothschild has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rothschild lands a nice shot to the body.
Coppola is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rothschild scores with a jab to the head.
Rothschild scores with a punch to the head.
Rothschild cracks Coppola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
BOOM! Rothschild lands a beautiful left hook that drops Coppola. Coppola tries to recover but Rothschild is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Coppola lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Rothschild!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1##CL#
Coppola gets tackled into the cage by Gora. Gora maintains the clinch.
A short left from Gora.
A short left from Gora.
Coppola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gora just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coppola is looking to break free of the clinch but Gora has double underhooks.
Gora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gora.
I was talking to Gora's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gora presses Coppola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coppola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gora to keep the fight standing.
Gora lands a right hand.
Coppola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gora lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora works on Coppola's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Gora manages to break the clinch.
Coppola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1##CL#
Gora instigates a clinch.
Coppola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gora.#BC#
Gora breaks the clinch.
Gora throws an overhand right that drops Coppola like a sack of potatoes! Gora dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
Our winner, Borowa Gora, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2022

#R1#
Coppola connects with a combination that backs up Kurosaki into the cage. Coppola lands a flurry of punches that gets past Kurosaki's guard. Kurosaki is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Coppola bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: GDL 141: San VS Moen
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Coppola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Coppola gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takhti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Takhti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coppola swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Takhti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takhti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takhti pushing down on Coppola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Takhti is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Coppola still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Coppola has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Takhti tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Coppola presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Takhti is trying desperately to improve position.
Takhti is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Coppola wants to get back to his feet but Takhti is holding on tight.
Takhti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Coppola gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Coppola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takhti.
Coppola tries to clinch but Takhti is having none of it.
Takhti swats away the attempt to clinch by Coppola.
Coppola throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Takhti counters with a shoot takedown. Coppola fights it but they end up in guard.
Takhti advances to half guard. #SUB#
Takhti has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Coppola defend it? Takhti steps over the head and cranks it - Coppola is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Takhti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hassan Takhti!

Event: GDL 134: Vyr VS Boomer
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Coppola blocks a head kick by Lao.
Coppola tried to counter with a leg kick but Lao avoided it.
Lao closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut.
Lao scores with a nice body kick.
Lao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coppola. That did some damage!
Lao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coppola misses with a takedown attempt - Lao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lao tries a head kick but it misses.
As Lao looks to move away, Coppola throws a big counter combo but Lao just gets out of the way.
Nice jab there from Lao.
Coppola ducks right into an uppercut from Lao.
We've been hearing reports that Coppola has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Lao. #T1#
Lao scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Coppola is rocked!
Coppola gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jung Lao!
Jung Lao thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GDL 130: Reed VS Milani
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Coppola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reaper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reaper tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reaper slips a straight right by Coppola.
Reaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reaper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coppola blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Reaper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coppola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Reaper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reaper misses the shot to the body.
Coppola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Reaper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reaper.
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper tries a body shot but Coppola blocks it.
Coppola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reaper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coppola blocks it with crossed arms.
Coppola is trying to push Reaper away but Reaper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land.
Coppola blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Coppola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coppola wants to get back to striking at distance but Reaper won't allow it.
Reaper tries a body shot but Coppola blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reaper lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut.
Coppola tries to pull guard but Reaper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Coppola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coppola avoids it.
Coppola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coppola is trying to pull guard but Reaper has him pressed against the cage.
Reaper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coppola avoids it.
Coppola is trying to pull guard but Reaper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coppola's elbow.
Reaper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reaper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coppola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Reaper trying to land knees to the body.
Reaper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coppola is defending well for now.
Coppola is trying to break the clinch but Reaper is controlling him.
Reaper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coppola has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Reaper.
Coppola stops a takedown attempt from Reaper.
Reaper with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coppola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coppola looking to stall.
Coppola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coppola throws a punch but it's blocked by Reaper.
Coppola wants to break free but Reaper has control. #T3##TD#
Coppola gets control of Reaper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coppola will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Coppola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reaper.
Reaper content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Reaper might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Reaper with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coppola wants to stand and escape but Reaper is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coppola keeping full guard, as Reaper tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Reaper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reaper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coppola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coppola misses with some punches.
Reaper tries to land knees in the clinch but Coppola avoids the damage to the body.
Reaper throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Coppola breaks from the clinch.
Coppola slaps away a takedown attempt from Reaper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coppola ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Coppola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reaper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Reaper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Coppola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Coppola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salvatore Coppola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coppola throws a sloppy head kick and Reaper moves out of range easily.
Coppola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reaper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coppola lands with a hook. Reaper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reaper slaps away a takedown attempt from Coppola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coppola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reaper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coppola.
Coppola ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper lands a right hook to the body.
Coppola blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Coppola throws a head kick that misses.
Coppola blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Reaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coppola shoots in for a double leg but Reaper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reaper wants to counter with a clinch but Coppola pushes him away.#T1#
Coppola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Coppola misses #TD2#
so Reaper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reaper throws a big right hand that misses.
Reaper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reaper passes into half guard.
Reaper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reaper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reaper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Reaper working Coppola over with strikes.
Reaper controlling the action here.
Coppola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reaper.
Coppola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reaper.
Reaper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coppola's head.
Reaper slips a nice elbow through Coppola's hands, connecting with Coppola's forehead.
Coppola is looking for a sweep. Reaper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reaper throwing shots but Coppola is blocking nicely. #T3#
Reaper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reaper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coppola pushes Reaper off looking to stand but Reaper dives back in and keeps control.
Reaper seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coppola throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Reaper counters by clinching up.
Coppola misses with a punch on the inside.
Coppola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reaper.
Reaper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coppola gets underhooks to prevent Reaper's takedown attempt.
Reaper pushes Coppola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reaper stops a takedown attempt from Coppola.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Coppola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Coppola.
Jack Reaper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Coppola stalling in the clinch but Reaper improves position.
Coppola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coppola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reaper after a bit of a struggle.
Coppola working hard to break the clinch.
Coppola wants to get back to striking at distance but Reaper won't allow it.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coppola.
Coppola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coppola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reaper gets the underhooks and prevents it. #KD2#
Reaper drops Coppola with a big knee straight up the middle! Coppola is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Coppola is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BAM! Reaper delivers a spinning backfist that drops Coppola like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jack Reaper!

Event: GDL 126: Yan VS Adlehyde
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Cox stuffs the takedown.
Coppola wants to clinch.
Salvatore Coppola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coppola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coppola throws a leg kick but Cox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coppola shoots in for a double leg but Cox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Cox. No joy for Coppola on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Coppola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coppola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cox.
Coppola tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola leaves Cox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coppola fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Coppola looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cox!
Cox wants to get back to his feet but Coppola is dominant here and he's now got Cox's back!#T1##SUB#
Coppola is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cox knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cox for a finish.
Cox tries to escape but Coppola has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Coppola has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Cox is defending well but eventually Coppola manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Cox has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: GDL 123: Schmidt VS Shumway
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1##TD#
Coppola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oestergaard was covering up waiting for the punch and Coppola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oestergaard trying to strike off his back.
Coppola wants to stand but Oestergaard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Coppola looking to sit in guard and control but Oestergaard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Oestergaard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Coppola working a defensive guard here.
Coppola wants to stand up but Oestergaard is controlling him.
Oestergaard is stalling in the full guard.
Coppola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oestergaard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coppola looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oestergaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coppola tries to clinch up.
Coppola wants to clinch up but Oestergaard keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Oestergaard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Coppola tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oestergaard is in Coppola's guard.
Oestergaard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Coppola wants to stand and escape but Oestergaard is having none of it.
Oestergaard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coppola is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Oestergaard dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee asks Oestergaard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Oestergaard prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oestergaard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Oestergaard is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Coppola looks calm but he's in trouble here. Oestergaard gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Coppola is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Oestergaard lets go of the hold and Coppola can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hermann Oestergaard!
A victorious Hermann Oestergaard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GDL 120: Bitch Tits VS Yan
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Coppola swats away the attempt to clinch by Dieng.
Dieng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coppola moves to clinch but Dieng breaks away
and Coppola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coppola is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dieng.
Dieng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dieng throws a head kick but Coppola moves out of range.
Dieng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coppola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Dieng.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coppola.
Dieng lands a high kick! #T1#
Dieng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Dieng. No joy for Coppola on that attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dieng.
Dieng throws a front kick that sends Coppola stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Dieng.
Dieng throws a shot to the body.
Dieng throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dieng wants to clinch up but Coppola keeps it at a distance.
Coppola walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dieng.#TD#
Dieng tries to sprawl but Coppola drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dieng is trying to stand back up but Coppola is controlling him #SU#
Coppola stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dieng to get to his feet.
Coppola looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Coppola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Coppola dodges the punch combination from Dieng.
Coppola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coppola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dieng.
No luck for Dieng with that takedown attempt.
Dieng has a takedown stuffed.
Coppola went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dieng misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Coppola was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Dieng throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dieng misses with a combination
and Coppola counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Coppola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dieng.
Salvatore Coppola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Idrissa Dieng.
Crunch! Dieng slams his shin into Coppola's torso.
Dieng fails to land the takedown.
As Dieng looks to move away, Coppola throws a big counter combo but Dieng just gets out of the way.#CL#
Coppola closes the distance and pushes Dieng back into the cage.
Dieng goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coppola prevents it.
Coppola goes for a takedown attempt but Dieng pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Dieng fails with a takedown attempt.
Dieng throws the kick towards the body but Coppola avoids it.
Coppola wants to clinch.
Dieng swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Coppola moves into the clinch.#BC#
Coppola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dieng throws a sloppy head kick and Coppola moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Idrissa Dieng dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Coppola or perhaps it was just good defense by Dieng, which made it look bad.
Dieng throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coppola.
Dieng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dieng stalks Coppola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Coppola's face. Coppola staggers backwards, shaken.
Dieng misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Dieng. Those never looked like landing.
Coppola is looking for a counter combo.
Dieng digs a good body shot into Coppola's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola dodges the punch combination from Dieng.
Dieng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dieng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Coppola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coppola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dieng defends well and Coppola ends up having to push Dieng into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Coppola has Dieng pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dieng manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Coppola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coppola wants a takedown but no success here.
Dieng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coppola or not. #BC2#
Dieng manages to break the clinch.
Dieng punishes Coppola's body with a nice straight punch.
Dieng misses with a double jab.
Coppola throws a counter high kick but Dieng was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Dieng scores with a jab to the body.
Dieng throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Dieng darts in and clinches Coppola up against the cage.#BC2#
Dieng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dieng. Coppola shrugs it off though.
Coppola shoots in and drives through. Dieng sprawls well.
Dieng digs a good body shot into Coppola's ribs.
Idrissa Dieng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dieng will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dieng scores with a three punch combo!
Dieng shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coppola as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Dieng lands a two punch combo.
Dieng fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dieng stuffs the takedown.
Dieng shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dieng misses with a wild combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dieng - that will leave a mark!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dieng, as that shot connected.
Dieng throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Dieng fails with a takedown attempt.
Dieng throws a sloppy head kick and Coppola moves out of range easily.
Coppola keeps the fight on the outside.
Dieng throws a series of strikes that have Coppola backpedaling.
Dieng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dieng cracks a nice hook into Coppola's ribs.
Coppola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dieng is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coppola rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Coppola drives through and clinches with Dieng against the cage. #BC2#
Dieng breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Idrissa Dieng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Coppola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dieng throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Coppola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coppola on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Dieng clinches up with Coppola and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dieng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dieng lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Coppola backs up against the cage.
Idrissa Dieng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dieng avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dieng slaps away a takedown attempt from Coppola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dieng scores with a head kick.
Dieng lands with a nice combination. Coppola backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Coppola darts in and clinches Dieng up against the cage.#T1#
Dieng is trying to break the clinch but Coppola is controlling him.#TD#
Coppola decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Coppola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dieng wants to stand but Coppola is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Coppola throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dieng uses it to pass to side control.
Coppola tries to bench press Dieng off him but Dieng keeps the position. #T2##SU2#
Dieng has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Salvatore Coppola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dieng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coppola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dieng misses with a two punch combination.
Coppola looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dieng scores with a nice body kick.
Coppola darts in looking for a takedown but Dieng gets double underhooks and turns Coppola into the cage.
Dieng can't find room to land a body shot as Coppola controls the action.
Coppola wants to take the fight to the mat but Dieng manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Coppola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dieng looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Dieng's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Dieng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dieng misses with a few strikes there.
Dieng looks to land a combination. Coppola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dieng works Coppola's body with a nice hook.
Coppola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dieng lands a nice looking body shot.
Dieng tries a head kick but it misses.
Dieng throws a head kick but Coppola moves out of range.
Dieng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Dieng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dieng wants it to stay on the feet.
Coppola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Dieng misses.
Idrissa Dieng is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coppola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dieng as he jumps to the side.
Dieng throws a series of punches but Coppola avoids them all with ease.
Salvatore Coppola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Coppola.
Dieng connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coppola's hands.
Dieng darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dieng throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coppola counters with a three punch combo that has Dieng backing up. Dieng nods at Coppola to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dieng cracks Coppola with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Idrissa Dieng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dieng winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idrissa Dieng!

Event: GDL 116: Tits VS Adlehyde
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Coppola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coppola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Coppola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coppola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reaper.
Coppola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Coppola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reaper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coppola moves in looking to clinch but Reaper pushes him off.
Coppola jabs at Reaper's body.
Coppola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coppola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.
Coppola slips a straight right by Reaper.
Reaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Coppola.
Reaper jabs Coppola right on the nose. Coppola blinks but takes it well.
Coppola shoots in but Reaper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola tries to clinch there but Reaper circles away.
Coppola wants to clinch up but Reaper keeps it at a distance.
Coppola slaps away a takedown attempt from Reaper, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Coppola gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Coppola is looking for a takedown.
Coppola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reaper after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Coppola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaper manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coppola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reaper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coppola misses with a hook.
Reaper throws a body punch but Coppola moves out of range.
Reaper lands with a straight right. Coppola didn't see that one coming.
Reaper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reaper looks to throw the jab but Coppola is out of range.
Coppola throws a low kick, looking for Reaper's leg but Reaper calmly moves out of range.
Coppola wants to clinch up but Reaper keeps it at a distance.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Coppola avoids them all with ease.
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reaper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reaper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coppola throws the left hand but Reaper avoids the punch easily.
Reaper throws a sloppy head kick and Coppola moves out of range easily. #T2#
Reaper misses the shot to the body.
Coppola moves out of range as Reaper strikes.
Reaper throws a hook but Coppola blocks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coppola or perhaps it was just good defense by Reaper, which made it look bad.
Reaper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coppola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coppola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reaper.
Reaper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reaper punishes Coppola's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Reaper as he connects with a hook.
Coppola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reaper as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Coppola with that takedown attempt.
Coppola is breathing heavily.
Coppola moves out of range as Reaper strikes.
Reaper connects with the punch.
Reaper shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Coppola takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Reaper sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Coppola bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Reaper!

Event: GDL 111: Lasombra VS Bitch Tit
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Coppola moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Power.
A solid body kick from Power.
Power throws a head kick but Coppola moves out of range.
Coppola throws a counter combo.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut.
Power throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Coppola counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Coppola has Power pressed against the cage, preventing Power from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Coppola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power lands a big head kick that sends Coppola to the canvas! Power follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Powder Power!

Event: GDL 107: Kogos VS Pointer
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1##CL#
Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams gets through Coppola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Williams has picked Coppola up - he's going for a ride! Williams dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Coppola looking for subs from the bottom but Williams mounts him!
Coppola wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.#SUB#
Williams goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Coppola turns into him and now he's in Williams's guard. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Coppola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coppola postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coppola defends it easily.
Coppola wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Williams working for a triangle but Coppola defends it easily.
Coppola trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Coppola defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coppola passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Williams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Coppola drags him back down.
Williams wants to control but Coppola postures up.
Coppola trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams prevents Coppola from improving position. #T3#
Coppola in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Coppola wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Coppola prevents Williams from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Coppola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams regains half guard.
Williams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 700pw, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williams is looking to control Coppola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Williams is trying to stand. #SUB#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Coppola sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams throws a jab when Coppola was well out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Williams has clasped his hands together around Coppola's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Coppola tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position. #SU#
Williams decides to stand up, so the ref orders Coppola to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sonny Bill Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Williams misses.
Coppola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams lands a head shot.#TD#
Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Coppola pushes Williams off and gets back to his feet.
Coppola dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Coppola's head and hops out.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams cracks Coppola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Williams throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Coppola tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Williams is in Coppola's guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Coppola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Coppola wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him. #SUB2#
Coppola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coppola throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Williams stands and steps away. Coppola gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Coppola wants to clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Williams drives through with a takedown into Coppola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Coppola is working an open guard so Williams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Coppola tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coppola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Coppola is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coppola has his back to the cage. #TD#
Williams is trying to trip Coppola. He has hold of a leg but Coppola is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Williams persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Coppola wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Williams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3##SUB#
Williams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coppola rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Williams's guard! Nice work there by Coppola!
Coppola wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #SU2#
Coppola stands and steps away. Williams gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Coppola instigates a clinch.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Coppola is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Coppola into the cage.#TD#
Williams gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coppola is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard. #T4#
Williams is thwarting Coppola's attempts to control the position.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Coppola defends it.
Coppola wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Coppola is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Coppola defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sonny Bill Williams will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Coppola has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Coppola breaks from the clinch.
Coppola shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Coppola throws a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Williams.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coppola moves away.#TD#
Williams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coppola's half guard.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Coppola defends it.
Coppola pushes Williams off looking to stand but Williams dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coppola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams. #T1#
Coppola wants to control but Williams is keeping busy. #SUB#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Coppola is defending well.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Coppola is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU#
Williams stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coppola wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams scores with a hook.
Coppola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Coppola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coppola lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Sonny Bill Williams has been cut.
Coppola tries to clinch there but Williams circles away. #T3#
Coppola drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams swings for the body but Coppola moves out of range.
Coppola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.
Coppola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sonny Bill Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Williams darts in and clinches Coppola up against the cage.#BC2#
Coppola breaks the clinch.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coppola tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Coppola tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Williams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Coppola can't fight it off and eventually Williams manages to take the fight to the floor. Coppola looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Coppola wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonny Bill Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coppola.
Coppola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Williams throws a series of punches but Coppola avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Coppola gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coppola throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Salvatore Coppola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Coppola is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Williams gets to his feet. Coppola looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sonny Bill Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Bill Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Bill Williams!

Event: GDL 102: Sloan VS Hunt
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Coppola tries to clinch there but Hanley circles away.
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coppola.
A little jabbing left from Hanley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Hanley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coppola's half guard.
Hanley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hanley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Hanley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coppola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola is looking for a sweep. Hanley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Hanley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Coppola could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hanley has cracked it and Coppola is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hanley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Hanley!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Hanley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GDL 96: McMann VS Camble
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut.#KD#
Power lands a big head kick that sends Coppola tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Coppola back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coppola checks it well.
Coppola with the counter takedown but Power avoids it easily.
Power moves out of range as Coppola strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coppola takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Coppola walks forward, straight into a front kick from Power.#TD2#
Coppola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Coppola seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Power is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: GDL 92: Coppola VS Hunt
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coppola momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coppola or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt, which made it look bad.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut.
Coppola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
BOOM! Hunt lands a beautiful left hook that drops Coppola. Coppola tries to recover but Hunt is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Coppola lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Hunt!

Event: GDL 85: Alvarez VS Dolman
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Coppola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raczynski but Raczynski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raczynski is looking for a counter combo.
Jab from Raczynski.
Coppola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raczynski defends it nicely.
Raczynski stuffs the takedown.
Iwon Raczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.
Raczynski tries to land a front kick but Coppola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raczynski.
Raczynski leaves Coppola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coppola with a poor takedown
and Raczynski counters with a nice uppercut.
Raczynski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raczynski throwing a counter right hand but Coppola manages to avoid it.
Coppola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raczynski's waist but Raczynski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coppola off to one side.
Coppola looks winded!
Coppola walks into a stiff left hand from Raczynski.#T1#
Raczynski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raczynski is looking to slow Coppola down with leg kicks.
Coppola wants to clinch but Raczynski slips to the side
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raczynski lands with an uppercut that bounces Coppola off the cage and back into range.
Raczynski cracks Coppola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#Coppola is rocked!
BAM! Raczynski delivers a spinning backfist that drops Coppola like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Iwon Raczynski!

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