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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kopite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Bruvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruvik is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rånny Bruvik. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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131 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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160 cm
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140 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Kopite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronny Bruvik!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopite throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bruvik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kopite's guard.
Kopite controlling Bruvik's posture.
Bruvik throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruvik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bruvik throws a big right hand that misses.
Kopite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kopite 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 one minute gone in the round.
Bruvik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruvik trying to control but Kopite is working from the bottom.
Bruvik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kopite keeping moving, preventing Bruvik from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kopite tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kopite darts in trying to clinch
and Bruvik counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kopite throws a combination that misses
and Bruvik counters by clinching up.
Bruvik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bruvik lands a nice uppercut.
Bruvik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bruvik works on Kopite's body with a couple of short punches.
Bruvik lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bruvik.
Kopite wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kopite has had enough of the clinch but Bruvik keeps him there for the moment.
Bruvik slowing the pace effectively.
Bruvik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bruvik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kopite backwards.
Kopite avoiding damage as Bruvik throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bruvik obliges.
Kopite can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite wants to break free but Bruvik has control.
Bruvik scores with a hook to the body.
Bruvik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kopite is trying to push Bruvik away but Bruvik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kopite is looking to break free of the clinch but Bruvik has double underhooks.
Kopite takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kopite escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kopite misses with a double jab
enabling Bruvik to counter with a crisp jab.
Kopite misses with a leg kick
and Bruvik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bruvik.
Kopite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bruvik trying to control but Kopite is working from the bottom.
Kopite lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bruvik!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopite throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bruvik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kopite is looking to take a break and control but Bruvik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruvik wants to control but Kopite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kopite prevents Bruvik from improving his position.
Kopite trying to control from half guard but Bruvik is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Bruvik dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kopite thows a leg kick but Bruvik checks it
and Bruvik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kopite's knee momentarily.
Kopite slips a jab from Bruvik.
Roberto Kopite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopite wants to clinch but Bruvik slips to the side
and Bruvik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bruvik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kopite manages to get to full guard.
Bruvik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bruvik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruvik cracks Kopite with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruvik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopite wants to stand but Bruvik is controlling the position.
Kopite keeping full guard, as Bruvik tries to pass.
Kopite is looking to stand up but Bruvik isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bruvik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kopite wants to stand up but Bruvik is controlling him.
Bruvik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bruvik controlling the position from side mount.
Kopite is looking to regain half guard here but Bruvik keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik wants to control but Kopite is keeping him busy.
Bruvik is trying to ground and pound but Kopite uses the momentary lack of control by Bruvik to regain half guard.
Bruvik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bruvik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Bruvik wants to take a breather but Kopite is having none of it.
Bruvik controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Bruvik.
Bruvik is looking to pass Kopite's guard but actually Kopite recovers to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopite is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Bruvik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Kopite throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bruvik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kopite tries to sprawl but Bruvik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kopite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bruvik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kopite defending well though.
Bruvik stops Kopite from getting back to his feet.
Kopite tries to kick Bruvik off in order to stand up. Bruvik Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bruvik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kopite dodges the ground and pound from Bruvik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bruvik.
Bruvik wants to control but Kopite is keeping him busy.
Kopite sneaks back into half guard.
Bruvik wants to pass the guard but Kopite is defending well.
Roberto Kopite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bruvik thows a huge punch but Kopite dodges it nicely.
Bruvik is trying to control the action in half guard but Kopite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ronny Bruvik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bruvik working over Kopite with some ground and pound. Kopite looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bruvik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bruvik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bruvik is keen to just control but Kopite is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bruvik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bruvik wants to free his trapped foot but Kopite is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bruvik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ronny Bruvik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruvik lands with a punch from half guard.
Bruvik throws a strike but Kopite avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bruvik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Bruvik is looking to work some ground and pound but Kopite has wrist control.
Bruvik throws and elbow that misses. Kopite uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bruvik's guard. Nice move by Kopite!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopite being controlled here momentarily.
Kopite trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruvik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopite postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Bruvik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruvik 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Bruvik!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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