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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Kopec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Kopec has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gus Stein's chin.
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278 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Kopec!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopec misses with a body kick.
Stein shoots in for a takedown but Kopec shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kopec goes for a double leg but Stein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stein continues to drive forward.
Stein really is a fat lump.
Kopec wants a takedown but no success here.
Stein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kopec's efforts to push away.
Kopec is trying to break free.
Kopec is trying to drag Stein to the mat but Stein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gus Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Kopec.
Stein wants a takedown.
Kopec drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Stein as Kopec shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stein. That's going to slow Kopec down.
Stein takes one to the chin there.
Kopec shoots in for a takedown but Stein shows good takedown defense.
Kopec wants to clinch.
Stein tries to clinch up.
Stein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kopec slows down the pace here.
Stein manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopec darts in and clinches Stein up against the cage.
Stein breaks from the clinch.
Kopec tries to clinch up.
Kopec tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stein swivels and escapes.
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!
Kopec slaps away a takedown attempt from Stein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stein tries to keep at a distance but Kopec has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kopec walks away with a smile on his face. Stein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stein gets tackled into the cage by Kopec. Kopec maintains the clinch.
Kopec tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stein just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kopec fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stein wants it to stay on the feet.
Kopec shoots in but Stein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kopec looks winded!
Stein stuffs the takedown.
Stein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kopec stalling in the clinch but Stein improves position.
Stein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kopec throws a head kick that misses.
Stein closes the distance and clinches up with Kopec, looking for a takedown. Stein pushes Kopec against the cage but Kopec circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Michal Kopec has been cut.
Kopec feints a jab promting Stein to slip. Kopec then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stein slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stein rushes Kopec and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kopec is trying to push Stein away but Stein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kopec jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stein walks away with a smile on his face. Kopec gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kopec shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stein wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michal Kopec will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stein slaps away a takedown attempt from Kopec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kopec shoots in looking for a takedown. Stein tries to sprawl out of it but Kopec keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gus Stein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopec digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Kopec throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stein.
Kopec has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kopec's efforts to push away.
Stein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kopec tries to avoid it but Stein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kopec to the ground. Kopec escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kopec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Kopec or perhaps it was just good defense by Stein which made him look bad.
Gus Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Kopec.
Kopec is breathing heavily.
Stein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kopec stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kopec sprawls well. Kopec wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stein gets slowly back to his feet.
Stein closes the distance and clinches.
Stein goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kopec prevents it.
Stein has Kopec pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kopec manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopec tries to pull guard but Stein won't allow it.
Kopec fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Kopec.
Kopec wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stein breaks from the clinch.
Kopec clinches.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kopec creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stein jumps guard but Kopec turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kopec is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stein to keep the fight standing.
Stein unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein breaks from the clinch.
Kopec dives in and grabs Stein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stein pushes down on Kopec's head and hops out.
Stein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kopec tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stein smiles and moves away.
Stein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kopec has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stein fails with the takedown.
Michal Kopec seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kopec misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stein scores with a hook to the body. Kopec takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kopec has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Stein with that takedown attempt.
Kopec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stein as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kopec throws a lazy head kick
and Stein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees to the body from Stein.
Kopec gets underhooks to prevent Stein's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gus Stein will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kopec pinned against the cage. Kopec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kopec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stein pinned against the cage. Stein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kopec throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stein tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopec slaps away a takedown attempt from Stein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kopec wants to clinch.
Stein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kopec drags the fight down to the ground.
Kopec trying to keep a closed guard but Stein is proving a slippery customer.
Stein wants to pass the guard but Kopec is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stein trying to control but Kopec is working from the bottom.
Kopec striking off his back but it's not causing Stein any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopec pulls Stein in to control the position.
Stein preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kopec closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stein circles away.
Gus Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Kopec.
No luck for Kopec with that takedown attempt.
Kopec stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kopec wants it to stay on the feet.
Kopec misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stein goes for a double leg but Kopec avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kopec continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kopec in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stein fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stein prevents Kopec from breaking the clinch.
Kopec is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kopec gets underhooks to prevent Stein's takedown attempt.
Kopec tries for a takedown but Stein manages to get underhooks.
Stein pulls guard successfully.
Kopec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stein trying to control the position.
Kopec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kopec is one step ahead there.
Kopec is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kopec scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Kopec.
I think Kopec has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Kopec!
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energy
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