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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piugnu Kopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birdman Lugz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piugnu Kopo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Birdman Lugz's chin.
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165 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
0 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piugnu Kopo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Birdman Lugz!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopo lands a body shot.
Kopo lands a right hook to the body.
Kopo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lugz, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kopo tries to circle away but Lugz has him pinned against the ropes.
Kopo is struggling to control the position.
Lugz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kopo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kopo has closed the distance and engaged Lugz in a clinch.
Kopo holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kopo breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lugz, pushing him back against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kopo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kopo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kopo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kopo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lugz up against the ropes.
Lugz keeps control of Kopo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Lugz has Kopo pressed against the ropes, preventing Kopo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kopo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kopo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lugz.
Lugz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kopo's efforts to push away.
Kopo is trying to break the clinch but Lugz is controlling him.
Kopo manages to break the clinch.
Kopo scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Kopo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kopo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopo looks to land a combination. Lugz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kopo throws a series of punches but Lugz avoids them all with ease.
Lugz moves out of range of the strikes.
Lugz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kopo.
Kopo darts in and clinches Lugz up against the ropes.
Kopo is trying to force a seperation but Lugz has the dominant position.
Lugz keeps control of Kopo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kopo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lugz has him pressed against the ropes.
Lugz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kopo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kopo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lugz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kopo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Piugnu Kopo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Birdman Lugz.
Kopo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lugz is just out of range.
Lugz tries to clinch up but Kopo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kopo clinches up with Lugz and pushes him back against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lugz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kopo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lugz tries to close the distance and clinch but Kopo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piugnu Kopo dominated that round.
That's time! Kopo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kopo clinches up with Lugz and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lugz prevents Kopo from breaking the clinch.
Kopo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kopo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lugz moves away.
Piugnu Kopo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lugz moves to clinch but Kopo breaks away
and Kopo moves into the clinch.
Lugz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kopo is defending well.
Lugz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kopo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kopo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lugz's brow.
Lugz wants a takedown but no success here.
Piugnu Kopo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Birdman Lugz.
Kopo tries to break the clinch but Lugz is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopo taking a breather.
Lugz managing to block the knees to the body from Kopo.
Lugz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kopo after a bit of a struggle.
Lugz is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kopo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lugz tries to score a body lock takedown but Kopo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kopo wants to get back to striking at distance but Lugz won't allow it.
Lugz is trying to drag Kopo to the mat but Kopo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kopo wants to break free but Lugz has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopo stalling in the clinch but Lugz improves position.
Lugz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lugz avoids the elbow strike from Kopo, against the ropes.
Kopo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kopo taking a breather.
Kopo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kopo gets underhooks to prevent Lugz's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lugz gets control of Kopo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lugz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kopo throwing strikes but missing.
Lugz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kopo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kopo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kopo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kopo gets to his feet. Lugz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kopo clinches.
Kopo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lugz has him pressed against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lugz working aggressively here.
Kopo scores with a hook to the body.
Lugz tries to score a body lock takedown but Kopo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Kopo to work.
Kopo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kopo misses the shot to the body.
Kopo rushes Lugz and presses him up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lugz jumps guard but Kopo stands there with Lugz around his waist. Lugz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lugz tries to pull guard but Kopo won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piugnu Kopo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kopo has managed to clinch.
Kopo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Piugnu Kopo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kopo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Kopo.
Kopo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kopo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kopo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lugz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kopo closes the distance and pushes Lugz back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopo stops a takedown attempt from Lugz.
Kopo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kopo throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Lugz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kopo doesn't seem phased though.
Kopo moves into the clinch.
Kopo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kopo has closed the distance and engaged Lugz in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kopo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lugz is working for takedown but Kopo is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopo tries to break the clinch but Lugz is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lugz tries for a takedown but Kopo manages to get underhooks.
Piugnu Kopo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Birdman Lugz.
Kopo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Kopo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lugz is trying to drag Kopo to the mat but Kopo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Lugz is looking for a takedown.
Lugz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kopo as Lugz tries to tie him up.
Kopo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lugz is looking for a takedown.
Lugz tries to score a body lock takedown but Kopo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kopo stalling in the clinch.
Kopo has had enough of the clinch but Lugz keeps him there for the moment.
Lugz looking for a takedown.
Lugz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kopo is defending well.
Kopo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopo crunches a lovely knee into Lugz's ribcage.
Kopo wants to stall.
Kopo manages to break the clinch.
Kopo moves into range and clinches up with Lugz.
Kopo trying to land knees to the body.
Lugz is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kopo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lugz wants to take the fight to the mat but Kopo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Birdman Lugz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kopo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piugnu Kopo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kopo 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Piugnu Kopo!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Piugnu Kopo!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Piugnu Kopo!
Piugnu Kopo wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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