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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Kopperman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diago Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Kopperman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Kopperman forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Kopperman pulls Sanchez into guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kopperman is keeping the position for now.
Kopperman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kopperman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez 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.
Kopperman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sanchez pushes down on Kopperman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez prevents Kopperman from improving his position.
Kopperman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kopperman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Kopperman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage.
Kopperman is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kopperman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Kopperman dodges it nicely.
Kopperman is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kopperman drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kopperman breaks the clinch.
Kopperman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Kopperman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to control here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Kopperman moves into the clinch.
Kopperman keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Kopperman has Sanchez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kopperman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sanchez tumbling to the mat - Kopperman dives into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez is trying to keep Kopperman in close.
Kopperman 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.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kopperman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopperman controlling from the top position.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working for a triangle but Kopperman defends it easily.
Kopperman controlling from the top position.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Kopperman postures up.
Kopperman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Kopperman counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diago Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez controls Kopperman momentarily but Kopperman frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Kopperman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanchez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kopperman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sanchez really felt that one!
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kopperman swivels and escapes.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kopperman avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Kopperman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kopperman manages to avoid it.
Kopperman fails with the takedown.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Kopperman circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Kopperman counters with a shoot takedown. Sanchez fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanchez controls Kopperman momentarily but Kopperman frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopperman stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Kopperman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Kopperman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Kopperman stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working the ground and pound but Kopperman is defending the strikes.
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Kopperman blocks the move with his legs.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Kopperman is working away.
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kopperman is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez tries to stand but Kopperman controls the position and pulls Sanchez into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopperman controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Kopperman is keeping the position.
Kopperman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sanchez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kopperman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kopperman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diago Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopperman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopperman content to stall in guard here.
Kopperman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kopperman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Kopperman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kopperman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sanchez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Kopperman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kopperman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kopperman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Kopperman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Kopperman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kopperman landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kopperman passes into half guard.
Kopperman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sanchez to stand up.
A combination from Kopperman does no damage.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Kopperman counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kopperman is controlling him.
Kopperman wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Kopperman has gone for a leg lock! Sanchez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kopperman's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopperman pulls Sanchez in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanchez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Kopperman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Kopperman keeps moving.
Kopperman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kopperman keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Kopperman sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diago Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez shoots in but Kopperman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kopperman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kopperman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but Kopperman keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face as Kopperman controls the position.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Sanchez wants to control but Kopperman postures up.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kopperman fails with the takedown.
Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kopperman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kopperman tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position.
Sanchez tries for a kimura but Kopperman is defending well.
Diago Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez tries to stand but Kopperman is controlling his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Kopperman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kopperman 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Kopperman!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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