PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Copeland
vs
Contreras

166 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
166 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Butch Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alejandro Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Contreras lands a jab-cross combination.
Contreras scores with a sloppy right hand. Copeland should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Contreras.
Contreras swings for the body but Copeland moves out of range.
Copeland shoots for a takedown but Contreras saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Copeland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Contreras throws a right and a left that both miss.
Copeland has been working on his balance at Clean and Green, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Contreras.
Contreras's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Contreras duly obliges.
Contreras has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Contreras throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Contreras is looking to chop away at Copeland's legs.
Contreras works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Copeland closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Contreras to the mat! Contreras manages to get full guard.
Contreras trying to control the position here.
Copeland throwing strikes but missing.
Copeland slips nicely into half guard.

Copeland seems to be working for a kimura but Contreras defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Copeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Contreras sees it coming and defends easily.
Contreras is not content to let Copeland control the position.
Copeland thows a huge punch but Contreras dodges it nicely.
Contreras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Copeland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Contreras is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Copeland is looking for a kimura here.

Copeland wants to work for an arm triangle but Contreras is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Contreras trying to hold on to Copeland's head to control him but Copeland postures up.

Copeland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Contreras doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Copeland.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras trying to hold on to Copeland's head to control him but Copeland postures up.
Copeland wants to take a breather but Contreras is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Contreras trying to control from the bottom.
Copeland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Contreras has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Copeland is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alejandro Contreras will probably get the nod.
That's time! Copeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Copeland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice shot lands for Contreras.
Contreras changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Copeland misses the target.
Contreras dips to his left and cracks Copeland with an uppercut!
Copeland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Copeland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Contreras checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland fails with a takedown attempt.
Copeland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Contreras is fending him off so far but Copeland persists. Nope, Contreras circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Copeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Contreras scores with a jab to the body.
Contreras throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice cross by Contreras.
Contreras uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Copeland has time to react.
Copeland shoots and misses
and Contreras counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Copeland ducks right into an uppercut from Contreras.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland darts in looking for a takedown but Contreras gets double underhooks and turns Copeland into the cage.
Copeland tries to pull guard but Contreras holds him up against the cage and eventually Copeland drops back down to his feet.

Contreras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Contreras lands with a nice combination. Copeland backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Copeland shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Copeland showed some decent athleticism there.
Copeland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Copeland wants to control but Contreras is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras trying to control but Copeland postures up.

Copeland is working for a submission of some sort.
Contreras is trying to maintain the position but Copeland is very close to passing his half guard.

Copeland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Contreras defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Copeland wants to control but Contreras is keeping him busy.

Copeland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Contreras has managed to free his arm - good work.

Copeland is trying to work for a kimura but Contreras is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Copeland seems to be working for a kimura but Contreras defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alejandro Contreras will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Contreras misses with a low kick.
Copeland shoots for a takedown but Contreras saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Copeland drops his hands momentarily and Contreras takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Copeland shoots for a double leg takedown but Contreras sprawls well. He's pushed Copeland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Contreras tries to land a front kick but Copeland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Contreras lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but Contreras shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Copeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Contreras scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Contreras's jab looks to have found its range, popping Copeland under the eye.
Alejandro Contreras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but Contreras shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Copeland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Contreras as he avoids it easily.
Contreras lands with a hook. Copeland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Contreras takes a swing at Copeland's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Copeland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Butch Copeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Copeland checks a low kick from Contreras.
Copeland throws an off balance right hand
and Contreras counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Copeland fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contreras connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Copeland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Copeland walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland shoots in looking for a takedown. Contreras tries to sprawl out of it but Copeland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Contreras manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Copeland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Contreras tries to avoid it but Copeland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Contreras to the ground. Contreras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Contreras with a jab.
Alejandro Contreras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Copeland tries for a takedown but Contreras sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Copeland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Contreras keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Contreras.
Contreras works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Contreras connects with a single shot there.
Contreras misses with a two punch combination.
Contreras pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Copeland back to the cage. Contreras follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab from Contreras finds it's way through Copeland's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Contreras.
Horrible takedown by Copeland or perhaps it was just good defense by Contreras which made him look bad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Contreras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Contreras winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alejandro Contreras!
A very excited looking Alejandro Contreras rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.