PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Copeland (ranked 2210 p4p, 1106 weight class) and Miki Viki (ranked 259 p4p, 160 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Copeland
vs
Viki

175 cm
33
165
21 - 25 - 1

170 cm
39
160
35 - 28 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Bondi MMA

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 21 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miki Viki!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Copeland.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viki! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Copeland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viki doesn't seem phased though.
Copeland shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Viki eats them both and turns towards Copeland to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Copeland lands an overhand right.
A combination from Copeland does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Copeland.
A big left from Viki misses.
A slow jab from Copeland misses its intended target.
Copeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Copeland scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Viki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Copeland.
Viki looks to land a right hand but Copeland moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Viki eats them both and turns towards Copeland to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Copeland clinches.
Copeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Copeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Viki.
Viki is looking to break free of the clinch but Copeland has double underhooks.
Copeland tries to work over Viki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Copeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viki's efforts to push away.
Viki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
Copeland can't find room to land a body shot as Viki controls the action.
Viki is trying to break free.
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Copeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Copeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Copeland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Copeland pushes Viki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Copeland taking a breather.
Copeland misses with the head strike.
Copeland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Viki breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viki misses with a combination
and Copeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Copeland ducks under a wild hook from Viki.
Copeland throws a combination that misses
and Viki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Copeland thinking.
Copeland misses with a right hand
and Viki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
Copeland misses with a right hand
and Viki counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Copeland.
Copeland lands with an overhand left.
Viki throws a front kick aimed at Copeland's knee but Copeland avoids it well.
Copeland with a nice cross.
Viki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viki lunges at Copeland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Copeland's 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!
Viki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Copeland.
Nice defenses there by Copeland.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Viki enables Copeland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Viki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viki wants to stand up but Copeland is controlling him.
Copeland is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Copeland is looking to work some ground and pound but Viki has wrist control.
Viki is looking to stand up but Copeland isn't so interested in that idea.
Copeland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Copeland wants to pass the guard but Viki is keeping the position.
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Viki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Viki is retaining full guard.
Copeland wants to control from the top but Viki keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Copeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Copeland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Copeland lands a nice hook to Viki's body. Viki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Copeland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Viki throws a body punch but Copeland moves out of range.
Copeland lands a jab to Viki's midsection.
Copeland walks into a straight right hand from Viki.
Copeland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viki! But no joy.
A slow jab from Copeland misses its intended target.
Viki throws a hook but Copeland avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Copeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Copeland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Viki to the ground. Copeland is now in Viki's guard.
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Viki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viki is looking to stand up but Copeland isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Copeland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Viki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Copeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viki can do to turn this around?
Copeland throws an elbow that misses. Viki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Copeland's guard. Nice move by Viki!

Copeland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Copeland throws a big elbow that misses.
Viki wants to stand but Copeland is controlling the position.

Viki is working an open guard so Copeland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Viki moves out of range as Copeland strikes.
Copeland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viki dodges the punch combination from Copeland.
Viki is looking for the big counter here.
Copeland throws a sloppy body shot
and Viki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Copeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Viki.
Viki tries to move into range but Copeland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viki throws a right and a left that Copeland avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viki misses with a hook. Copeland ducked under it nicely.
Miki Viki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Copeland throws a combination. Viki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Copeland has managed to clinch.

Copeland gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viki wants to get back to his feet.

Copeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viki sees it coming and defends easily.
Viki tries to kick Copeland off but Copeland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Copeland postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Viki to stand up.
Copeland misses with a body shot.

Viki gets tackled into the cage by Copeland. Copeland maintains the clinch.
Copeland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viki backwards.
Viki can't break the clinch.

Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Copeland lands a jab to Viki's midsection.
Viki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Copeland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Viki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Copeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viki sizes up Copeland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Viki misses.
Copeland throws a poor cross that misses
and Viki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viki.
Viki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Copeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viki.
Viki wants to slow Copeland down by chopping away at his legs.
Viki throws a lazy right hand but Copeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Copeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viki throws out the jab.
Viki looks for the body kick but Copeland saw that one coming.
Copeland scores with a body shot.
Copeland misses with a straight right.
A combination from Copeland does no damage.
Copeland shoots in but Viki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Copeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Travis Copeland'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Copeland scores with a sloppy right hand. Viki should have avoided that one.
Viki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Copeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Viki.
Viki lands with an uppercut that bounces Copeland off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Copeland.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland scores with a jab. Viki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Viki walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Copeland. Viki does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland misses with a hook
and Viki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Copeland thinking.
Viki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Copeland.
A swing and a miss from Viki.
Copeland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Viki.
Viki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viki misses with a hook
and Copeland counters with a straight right hand.
Copeland throws an off balance right hand
and Viki counters with a nice body shot.
Copeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viki circles away quickly and effectively.

Oooooh!!! Viki has knocked Copeland down with a huge combo! Viki steps away and waves a wobbly Copeland back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Copeland is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viki lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miki Viki!
An out of breath Miki Viki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Travis Copeland stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.