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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filip Kupon (ranked 4543 p4p, 2203 weight class) and Davis Chang (ranked 461 p4p, 278 weight class). The key to victory for Filip Kupon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 Las Vegas, Filip Kupon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davis Chang!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kupon throws a good cross that connects.
We've been hearing reports that Kupon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kupon lands with a good body shot.
Kupon jabs at Chang's body.
Kupon scores with a nice strike.
Davis Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chang or perhaps it was just good defense by Kupon, which made it look bad.
Kupon with a hook.
Chang has his takedown stuffed
and Kupon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kupon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chang. Chang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kupon moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Chang goes down! Can Kupon finish him!?
Chang is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kupon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang controls Kupon momentarily but Kupon frees himself.
Kupon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kupon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chang doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kupon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chang's guard.
Kupon wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chang trying to control but Kupon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kupon controlling the action here.
Chang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kupon is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Chang manages to get to full guard.
Chang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kupon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kupon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kupon tries to bench press Chang off him but Chang keeps the position.
Chang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kupon keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kupon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chang's best efforts.
Kupon wants to improve his position but Chang is controlling well.
Kupon manages to get to full guard.
Chang wants to control from the top but Kupon keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kupon is pulling down on Chang's head. It's preventing any offense from Chang, at least for the moment.
Chang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kupon is keeping the position for now.
Kupon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kupon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chang wants to pass the guard but Kupon is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Kupon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chang fails with a takedown attempt.
Chang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kupon is fending him off so far but Chang persists. Nope, Kupon circles away and we're back to standing.
Kupon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kupon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chang on the side of the head.
Chang's coach down at Outlier Martial Arts New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chang with a poor takedown
and Kupon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Filip Kupon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Chang.
Chang drops his hands momentarily and Kupon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Kupon finish him?
Kupon lands a big shot that drops Chang! Can he finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kupon trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
Chang seems to have recovered his senses.
Chang controls Kupon momentarily but Kupon frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kupon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kupon lands a shoulder strike.
Kupon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
Kupon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang can do to turn this around?
Kupon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
Chang takes a shot to the head.
Kupon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kupon floors Chang with a big punch on the inside! Chang is trying to recover but Kupon dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kupon is staying tight to Chang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kupon is looking to take a break and control but Chang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chang is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Chang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Chang's face as Kupon controls the position.
Kupon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kupon trying to control the position but Chang is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kupon working away.
Kupon controls the position from side control.
Kupon trying to control the position but Chang is working away.
Chang is looking for a sweep.
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.
Chang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kupon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kupon wants to control the pace but Chang is squirming around nicely.
Chang regains half guard.
Chang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kupon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kupon's back!
Filip Kupon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chang avoiding Kupon 's attempts to control his hands.
Kupon tries to roll but Chang sticks to his back.
Chang is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Kupon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chang shoots and misses
and Kupon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kupon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kupon cracks Chang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch lands to the side of Chang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kupon drops Chang with a big left hand and mounts him. Chang is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kupon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kupon looking to control but Chang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kupon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kupon trying to control but Chang is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang tries to hold on but Kupon postures up.
Kupon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chang is looking to escape.
Chang gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chang tries to roll over but Kupon keeps him under control.
Kupon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kupon wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
Kupon is controlling the pace.
Chang looking for submissions off his back.
Kupon moves nicely into side control.
Filip Kupon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang is being controlled here.
Kupon continues to stall.
Chang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chang struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chang drops his hands momentarily and Kupon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Kupon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kupon sizes up Chang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chang shoots for a double leg takedown but Kupon sprawls well. He's pushed Chang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chang.
Filip Kupon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Chang.
Chang moves forwards but Kupon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kupon works Chang's body with a nice hook.
Kupon scores with a shot to the body.
Kupon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kupon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kupon connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kupon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Davis Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kupon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Kupon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kupon 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Kupon!
A relieved looking Filip Kupon 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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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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