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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Naldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Copeland is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Naldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Seth Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naldo throws a sloppy head kick and Copeland moves out of range easily.
Seth Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Naldo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Copeland is fending him off so far but Naldo persists. Nope, Copeland circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Copeland is defended easily by Naldo.
Copeland shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Naldo is trying to defend but Copeland finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Naldo looking for submissions off his back.
Copeland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Naldo defending well though.
Naldo gets full guard.
Naldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Copeland is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naldo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Copeland!
Naldo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Copeland is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Copeland and Naldo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Copeland is trying to get back to his feet.
Copeland is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naldo is looking to take a break and control but Copeland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naldo decides to stand back up.
Copeland misses with the combination.
Copeland throws a head kick but Naldo moves out of range.
Copeland displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Naldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Copeland. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naldo wants to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Naldo - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Copeland as Naldo shoots in.
Copeland throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Copeland throws a leg kick but Naldo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Naldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Copeland's waist but Copeland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naldo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Naldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copeland misses with a few strikes there.
Copeland looks winded!
Copeland connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Naldo's hands.
Naldo tries for a takedown but Copeland circles away easily
and Copeland counters with a takedown into side control.
Copeland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Copeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naldo keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copeland tries to score with some ground and pound. Naldo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Naldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naldo being controlled for a moment.
Naldo can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Copeland in side control, throwing shots but Naldo defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Copeland dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Copeland misses with a series of wild punches.
Naldo shoots in for a takedown but Copeland shows good takedown defense.
Naldo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Copeland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Copeland throws a series of punches but Naldo moves out of range.
Naldo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Copeland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Naldo somewhat.
Copeland fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Copeland.
No luck for Copeland with that takedown attempt.
Copeland is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naldo misses with a two punch combination.
Naldo dives in and grabs Copeland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Copeland pushes down on Naldo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Naldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naldo shoots in looking for a takedown but Copeland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Naldo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Naldo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Copeland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Naldo somewhat.
Copeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naldo.
Copeland misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Copeland. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Naldo. Those never looked like landing.
Jose Naldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Copeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naldo tries to clinch up but Copeland circles away and keeps his distance.
Naldo throws a right and a left that Copeland avoids nicely.
Naldo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Naldo blocks a head kick by Copeland.
Copeland scores with a one two! Naldo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Copeland looks to land a combination but Naldo avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Copeland. No joy for Naldo on that attempt.
Copeland misses with a body kick.
Copeland thuds a left hand into Naldo's body.
Copeland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Copeland misses.
Naldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Copeland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Copeland sprawls well. He's pushed Naldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Copeland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naldo is looking to slow Copeland down with leg kicks.
Copeland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Copeland as Naldo shoots in.
Copeland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seth Copeland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Copeland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Naldo tries to clinch but Copeland moves out of range.
Naldo misses with the combination.
Copeland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Copeland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naldo throws a nice head kick!
Naldo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Copeland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Copeland throws a good cross that connects.
Copeland avoids the body shot from Naldo.
Copeland lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Copeland.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copeland takes a kick to the side of the head.
Copeland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Copeland's waist but Copeland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naldo off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Copeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Copeland lands a two punch combo.
Naldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Copeland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Naldo counters with a three punch combo that has Copeland backing up. Copeland nods at Naldo to acknowledge the strikes.
Naldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Copeland swinging wildly here.
Naldo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Copeland defends it nicely.
Copeland swats away the attempt to clinch by Naldo.
Naldo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Copeland quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naldo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Naldo manages to pass to side control.
Copeland pushes Naldo off looking to stand but Naldo dives back in and keeps control.
Naldo is keen to just control but Copeland is a slippery customer.
Copeland kicks Naldo off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naldo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Naldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copeland throws a head kick but Naldo moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Naldo. That's going to slow Copeland down.
A head kick misses from Copeland.
Copeland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Copeland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Copeland throws a right hand that Naldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Naldo also avoids with ease.
Copeland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Naldo can pounce on him.
Copeland shoots in but no luck this time.
Copeland takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Naldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Copeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Copeland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naldo.
Naldo misses with a wild body shot.
Copeland tried to score with a low kick but Naldo checks it.
Naldo moves to clinch but Copeland breaks away
and Copeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naldo shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Naldo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Copeland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Naldo eats them both and turns towards Copeland to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Copeland throws a push kick but Naldo slaps the foot to one side.
Naldo shoots in and drives through. Copeland sprawls well.
Naldo fails with a takedown attempt.
Copeland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naldo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Copeland swivels and escapes.
Copeland throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Naldo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Copeland is in Naldo's guard.
Copeland stopping the sweep attempt from Naldo.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Copeland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jose Naldo.
Well Copeland 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Copeland!
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