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LGP 11:Kopp(C) vs Morales#1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kace Kiwi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Van Gogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kiwi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit LIVE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kace Kiwi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pierre Van Gogh!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiwi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Gogh, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiwi lands an elbow inside that Van Gogh shrugs off.
Van Gogh takes an elbow to the temple.
Kiwi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kiwi lands an elbow just above Van Gogh 's eye.
It looks like Pierre Van Gogh has been cut.
Van Gogh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kiwi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Gogh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiwi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kiwi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Gogh can't get the takedown.
Kace Kiwi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Van Gogh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kiwi.
Kiwi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kiwi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Gogh's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiwi lands a damaging elbow.
Van Gogh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kiwi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kiwi lands a shot to the body.
Van Gogh looks winded!
Kiwi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Kiwi.
Kiwi lands a body shot.
Kiwi lands an elbow inside.
Kiwi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Gogh.
Kiwi lands an elbow that stopped Van Gogh in his tracks for a moment.
Kiwi lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kiwi.
Kiwi lands an elbow that stopped Van Gogh in his tracks for a moment.
Van Gogh takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Gogh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kiwi lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Kiwi.
Kiwi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kiwi lands an elbow inside that Van Gogh shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Kiwi.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kiwi.
Van Gogh tries for a takedown but Kiwi manages to get underhooks.
Kiwi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiwi lands an elbow that stopped Van Gogh in his tracks for a moment.
Van Gogh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kiwi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiwi lands a body punch.
Kiwi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kiwi lands a damaging elbow.
Kiwi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kiwi lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Gogh is rocked!
Kiwi lands an elbow just above Van Gogh 's eye.
Van Gogh is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiwi finish him?
Kiwi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Gogh's defenses.
Kiwi has Van Gogh pressed against the cage.
Van Gogh tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiwi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Gogh seems to have recovered his senses.
Kiwi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kiwi.
Van Gogh is trying to break the clinch but Kiwi has him pressed against the cage.
Van Gogh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kiwi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kiwi lands an elbow just above Van Gogh 's eye.
Kiwi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kiwi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Kiwi.
Kiwi lands a damaging elbow.
Kiwi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gogh backwards.
Kiwi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi pushes Van Gogh against the cage. Kiwi is working some dirty boxing. Kiwi pushes off with a quick right hook! Van Gogh goes down! Van Gogh tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kiwi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kace Kiwi!
A relieved looking Kace Kiwi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zin Berkantov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazarus Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Berkantov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Zaidi. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zin Berkantov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lazarus Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkantov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saunders doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saunders looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Berkantov gets caught flat footed, as Saunders shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkantov keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully.
Berkantov looking for a guillotine here but Saunders defends easily.
Berkantov controls Saunders momentarily but Saunders frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkantov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saunders defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkantov working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Berkantov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berkantov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berkantov is looking to clinch.
Saunders feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berkantov lands a two punch combo.
Saunders fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Berkantov to the ground. Saunders is now in Berkantov's guard.
Berkantov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berkantov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saunders is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berkantov is on top in guard.
Saunders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berkantov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkantov trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berkantov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saunders controlling Berkantov's posture.
Berkantov tries to stand but Saunders is controlling from the bottom.
Berkantov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berkantov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saunders throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Berkantov escapes and throws Saunders's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Berkantov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saunders takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lazarus Saunders 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.
Berkantov gets a takedown into half guard.
Berkantov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Berkantov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saunders is staying active underneath Berkantov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berkantov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkantov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Berkantov swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saunders.
Berkantov scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkantov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saunders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders swats away the attempt to clinch by Berkantov.
Berkantov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berkantov jabs at Saunders's body.
Berkantov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Saunders tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berkantov is in Saunders's guard.
Saunders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berkantov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berkantov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saunders has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berkantov has managed to get both his arms back between Saunders's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Berkantov from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Berkantov dives in and scores a takedown into Saunders's guard.
Saunders is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berkantov trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saunders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zin Berkantov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Berkantov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saunders quickly recovers to half guard.
Berkantov trying to control from half guard but Saunders is working away.
Berkantov prevents Saunders from improving his position.
Berkantov is trying to control the action in half guard but Saunders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berkantov is really struggling to control Saunders but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders trying to control but Berkantov postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berkantov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Berkantov is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders is trying to control but can't.
Berkantov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saunders knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saunders trying to control but Berkantov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders moves into full guard.
Saunders is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saunders has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Weed Nation. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Saunders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berkantov defends it easily.
Saunders looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkantov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Berkantov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berkantov showed some decent athleticism there.
Saunders controlling the position well.
Saunders moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berkantov's guard.
Berkantov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saunders controls the pace.
Saunders wants to pass the guard but Berkantov is keeping the position.
Berkantov trying to keep a closed guard but Saunders is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zin Berkantov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berkantov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zin Berkantov!
As Zin Berkantov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am the best!. Dont agree with me? come here and prove me otherwise.'.
Lazarus Saunders spoke after the fight, saying 'Everyone looses, and i guess this was my time, congrats to my opponent, he is a formidable opponent. I shall come back stronger than aver.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dassler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dassler doesn't seem bothered though.
Dassler moves out of range as Evans strikes.
Dassler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Evans with a body shot.
Jab by Evans.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Evans scores with a nice strike.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Dassler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Evans scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Evans - just one landing.
Dassler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Evans misses with a looping right.
Dassler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Donald Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throws a low kick but Dassler moves out of range easily.
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Dassler's front leg but catches the back leg as Dassler tries to avoid it.
Dassler blocks a leg kick.
Evans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dassler's sensitive parts.
Evans lands a jab to the nose.
Dassler shoots in looking for a takedown but Evans manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dassler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Evans misses with a straight right.
Jab from Evans.
Evans has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Dassler darts in looking for a takedown but Evans gets double underhooks and turns Dassler into the cage.
Donald Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
Dassler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Dassler moves out of range of the strikes.
Dassler tries to counter with a clinch but Evans shakes him off and moves away.
Dassler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans swings for the body but Dassler moves out of range.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dassler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Dassler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dassler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Evans sprawls well initially but Dassler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler.
Evans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Evans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler is working for a kimura but Evans is defending it quite comfortably.
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Evans is doing well to control the position and prevent Dassler from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
Evans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evans manages to get to full guard.
Dassler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dassler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Evans dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Evans leaves Dassler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dassler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Evans moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Evans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dassler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dassler passes Evans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Dassler has control of the leg.
Dassler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to roll over but Dassler keeps him under control.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dassler can do to turn this around?
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Evans actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dassler thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
Evans gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dassler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dassler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dassler trying to move into half guard but instead Evans has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Evans passes into half guard.
Evans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Evans continues to stall.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Evans prevents Dassler from improving his position.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dassler won't allow Evans to pass to mount.
Dassler manages to get to full guard.
Evans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dassler's guard.
Dassler wants to sweep but Evans has passed to side control!
Dassler is not content to let Evans control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Evans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dassler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Evans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Evans dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dassler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dassler shoots in looking for a takedown but Evans manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dassler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donald Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
Dassler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Evans throws a hook to the side of Dassler's head but Dassler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans scores with a sloppy right hand. Dassler should have avoided that one.
Dassler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Dassler persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Evans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dassler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dassler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dassler looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Evans was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Evans.
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dassler.
Dassler slips under a jab from Evans.
Dassler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Evans defends it well.
Dassler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Evans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dassler has time to react.
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Evans throws a lazy uppercut
and Dassler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans moves into full guard.
Dassler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans working for a triangle but Dassler defends it easily.
Dassler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dassler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Evans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dassler has managed to get both his arms back between Evans's legs - danger averted.
Evans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dassler is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dassler.
Dassler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans looking for a sweep. Not yet Evans, not yet.
Evans has his foot on Dassler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dassler works his way back into a safe position though.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Evans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Evans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dassler defends well.
Adi Dassler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dassler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dassler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. Dassler eventually gives up the hold.
Evans is defending against the submission attempts here by Dassler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
Evans controlling the position for now.
Dassler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Evans is trying to maintain the position but Dassler is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Adi Dassler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dassler is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evans, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Evans!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Giraffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giraffe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is An epic song to hype you up because if you don't win you're fired.. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Giraffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Plouman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plouman has his takedown stuffed
enabling Giraffe to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Giraffe's head coaches at Always Clean Double Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Giraffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Plouman takes one on the button.
Giraffe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plouman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Giraffe wants to clinch.
Plouman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plouman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plouman dives in for a single leg takedown but Giraffe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Plouman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Giraffe swivels and escapes.
Big Giraffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Plouman.
Plouman dives in and grabs Giraffe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Giraffe pushes down on Plouman's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giraffe wants to clinch.
Plouman moves forwards but Giraffe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Plouman or perhaps it was just good defense by Giraffe, which made it look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giraffe. Plouman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giraffe lands a jab to the head.
Giraffe clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Giraffe on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giraffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Plouman.
Giraffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Giraffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plouman's elbow.
Giraffe prevents the takedown attempt.
Giraffe lands an uppercut.
Plouman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plouman working the head and body with strikes.
Plouman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Giraffe wants to get back to his feet.
Plouman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Giraffe is just riding it out for now. Plouman eventually gives up the hold.
Plouman slips a nice elbow through Giraffe's hands, connecting with Giraffe's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Giraffe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Plouman working the head and body with strikes.
Giraffe pushes Plouman off looking to stand but Plouman dives back in and keeps control.
Plouman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Giraffe keeps working.
Plouman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Giraffe could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Plouman has cracked it and Giraffe is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Plouman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Plouman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranaroldo Silvardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbott comes to the cage accompanied by Drag the waters - Pantera. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darrell Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranaroldo Silvardo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott defending well as Silvardo loads up on a big left hand.
Silvardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Abbott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abbott.
It looks like Ranaroldo Silvardo has been cut.
Silvardo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abbott keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Abbott misses the target.
Abbott cracks Silvardo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Silvardo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Abbott finish him?
Silvardo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbott fakes the body blow, causing Silvardo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Silvardo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darrell Abbott!
Darrell Abbott decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Ranaroldo Silvardo spoke after the fight, saying 'You know he a very tough guy!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Joy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin McGrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Joy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Joy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin McGrath!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joy throws a jab when McGrath was well out of range.
McGrath steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joy.
Joy looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Joy lands a head kick!
McGrath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joy throws a leg kick
and McGrath counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGrath throwing strikes from guard but Joy blocks nicely.
McGrath slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like McGrath 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrath forces his way into half guard.
Joy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGrath on the ground.
Joy wants to control but McGrath is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joy pushes McGrath off looking to stand but McGrath dives back in and keeps control.
McGrath not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGrath is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrath wants to pass the guard but Joy is defending well.
McGrath frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joy has left one of his arms exposed and McGrath doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Joy screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calvin McGrath!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralf Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Vantuiese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Al Kapone - You Ain't Stoppin Me . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralf Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge Vantuiese!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Vantuiese down.
Vantuiese has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Vantuiese's head.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Vantuiese moved out of range.
Vantuiese takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Vantuiese counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Vantuiese on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Jorge Vantuiese has been cut.
Good shot there by Jones.
Vantuiese is rocked!
Jones drops Vantuiese with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vantuiese! Jones dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralf Jones!
Our winner, Ralf Jones, 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.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Brewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewster comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Cortes has chosen Street Life-Randy Crawford as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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263 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barry Brewster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barry Brewster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cortes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brewster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brewster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brewster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brewster looks to land a left hand but Cortes moved out of range nicely.
Cortes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Brewster finds it's way through Cortes's defenses.
Brewster drops Cortes with a left right combo! Brewster follows him down to the ground into side control.
Cortes is rocked!
It looks like Felipe Cortes has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brewster scoring with punches from side control.
Cortes is still in real trouble! Can Brewster finish him?
A big shot lands for Brewster! That's hurt Cortes! Will he recover? Brewster fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Brewster!
During a confident post fight interview, Barry Brewster thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Felipe Cortes had this to say: 'what a scandal i got robbed'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stumpy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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148 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stumpy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Stumpy Johnson has been cut.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James rushes Johnson with punches - Johnson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Johnson goes down! James follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter James!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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148 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Kopp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Morales!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales looks to throw the jab but Kopp is out of range.
Kopp seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kopp avoids the body shot from Morales.
Kopp slips a jab and a cross from Morales.
Kopp wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Morales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kopp tries to counter by clinching up but Morales breaks away and moves out of range.
Kopp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kopp somewhat.
Morales throws a counter combo.
Morales lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morales throws a hook but Kopp avoids it easily.
Kopp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kopp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morales tries to avoid it but Kopp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morales to the ground. Morales escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kopp or perhaps it was just good defense by Morales, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morales.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kopp. Morales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morales looks to land a combination but Kopp avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales throws out a loose jab but Kopp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kopp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kopp walks into a stiff left hand from Morales.
Kopp takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kopp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kopp lands in his opponent's guard.
Kopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morales works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morales can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kopp throws an elbow that misses. Morales uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kopp's guard. Nice move by Morales!
Morales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morales trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kopp is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kopp throwing strikes but missing.
Kopp chips away with some ground and pound.
Kopp is looking to work some ground and pound but Morales has wrist control.
Kopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp pushes down on Morales's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kopp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kopp working over Morales with some ground and pound. Morales looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp moves nicely into side control.
Kopp misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kopp working the body and head with strikes.
Kopp in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kopp advances to mount.
Kopp looking to ground and pound but Morales is blocking nicely.
Kopp dominating with strikes here.
Kopp dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopp looking to finish Morales with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morales!
Morales taking shots to the head.
Kopp lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kopp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Morales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kopp shoots in for a double leg but Morales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James Morales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Kopp is just out of range.
Kopp changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morales dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kopp. That did some damage!
Kopp defending well as Morales loads up on a big left hand.
Morales gets a clinch.
Kopp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morales lands a good knee to the midsection. Kopp won't want to take too many of those.
Morales is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopp blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales looking to throw knees to the head but Kopp is blocking nicely.
Morales lands a body shot.
Knees to the body from Morales.
Morales lands an uppercut.
Kopp gets control of Morales's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kopp will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales won't allow Kopp to sweep him here.
Morales wanted to stand there but Kopp had control of the position.
Kopp keeping full guard, as Morales tries to pass.
Morales looking to sit in guard and control but Kopp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kopp slips nicely into half guard.
Kopp thows a huge punch but Morales dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morales's head.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morales defending well though.
Morales on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kopp lands with a punch from half guard.
Kopp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kopp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morales's head.
Kopp frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kopp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp landing strikes from the mount.
Kopp throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morales because Kopp loaded up on that one.
Kopp with a couple of short strikes.
Kopp raining down shots from the mount!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kopp here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kopp landing shots from mount.
Morales is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kopp raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales is in a horrible position here. Kopp smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Morales taking shots to the head.
Morales is rocked!
Dave Kopp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kopp breaks from Morales's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Morales is still in real trouble! Can Kopp finish him?
Kopp postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Morales badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kopp around the waist but Kopp pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kopp is the winner by TKO! Kopp jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Kopp!
Dave Kopp retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Dave Kopp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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pop
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