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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steiner comes to the cage accompanied by Steiner. Butch Copeland acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Steiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steiner takes a swing at Copeland's ribcage but misses.
Copeland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Copeland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steiner's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Copeland is one step ahead there.
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland looking to sit in guard and control but Steiner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steiner postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steiner is one step ahead there.
Copeland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steiner manages to get himself to full guard.
Copeland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steiner dives on top into guard.
Steiner trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Steiner postures up.
Steiner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Copeland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Copeland's head.
Copeland keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
Steiner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steiner throws a big elbow that misses.
Copeland wants to hit a switch here but Steiner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Copeland there!
Steiner with shots to the head and body - Copeland looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Copeland is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Copeland gets back to half guard.
Copeland is looking to improve his position.
Copeland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steiner.
Copeland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steiner is working away from the top position though.
Steiner wants to take a breather but Copeland is having none of it.
Steiner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Copeland's head.
Steiner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steiner is just content to waste time from the top position. Copeland takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Copeland is trying to keep Steiner in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Copeland keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
Copeland being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ricky Steiner just wasn't active enough.
Copeland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Copeland fails with the takedown.
Steiner stuffs the takedown.
Ricky Steiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Copeland.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steiner leaves Copeland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steiner scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Steiner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steiner has closed the distance and engaged Copeland in a clinch.
Steiner throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Copeland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steiner trying to land knees to the body.
Steiner scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Steiner.
Steiner tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland wants to take the fight to the mat but Steiner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Copeland manages to pull guard.
Steiner wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving.
Steiner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Copeland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Copeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
Steiner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland wants to improve his position but instead Steiner has moved into half guard.
Copeland regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Steiner.
Copeland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steiner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steiner throwing strikes but missing.
Steiner trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Copeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steiner is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steiner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steiner wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving.
Steiner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steiner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Copeland manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is fighting to break Steiner's control of his arms but Steiner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Copeland trying to control but Steiner is working from the bottom.
Steiner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Copeland is one step ahead there.
Copeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Steiner is retaining full guard.
Copeland wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Butch Copeland.
Copeland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steiner's waist but Steiner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Copeland off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No joy there for Steiner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steiner doesn't manage to clinch there - Copeland circles away.
Copeland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ricky Steiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Copeland.
Steiner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steiner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Steiner misses.
Steiner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steiner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steiner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Copeland.
Steiner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Copeland.
Steiner lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Copeland closes the distance and clinches up with Steiner, looking for a takedown. Copeland pushes Steiner against the cage but Steiner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Copeland is breathing heavily.
Copeland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steiner as he jumps to the side.
Steiner cracks Copeland with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steiner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Copeland shoots and misses
and Steiner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steiner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Copeland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Steiner lands a nice forearm strike.
Steiner is looking to take a break and control but Copeland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steiner is putting a hurting on Copeland here, landing some big shots from side control.
Steiner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Copeland some visible discomfort.
Copeland regains half guard there - taking advantage of Steiner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Copeland regains full guard. Nicely done.
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!
Steiner is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricky Steiner.
Copeland fails with a takedown attempt.
Steiner tries to bum rush Copeland with a series of wild strikes but Copeland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steiner.
Copeland dives in and grabs Steiner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steiner pushes down on Copeland's head and hops out.
Ricky Steiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Copeland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steiner lands with a shot to the body.
Steiner feints and as Copeland raises his hands in defense, Steiner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steiner throwing strikes but missing.
Steiner landing with the ground and pound.
Copeland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland stands and throws Steiner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Copeland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Copeland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Copeland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steiner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steiner is trying to control Copeland's posture but Copeland avoids it.
Copeland tries for a kimura but Steiner is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland swings around for an armbar but Steiner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Copeland's guard.
Steiner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steiner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steiner clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Copeland walks into a left hand.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch but Copeland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steiner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Copeland under the eye.
Copeland misses with a takedown
and Steiner counters by clinching up.
Copeland tries to pull guard but Steiner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Copeland fails to pull guard.
Ricky Steiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Copeland.
Steiner landing knees to the body.
Steiner scores with a hook to the body.
Steiner prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steiner.
Steiner presses Copeland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steiner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Steiner pushes Copeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steiner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steiner lands a right hand.
Steiner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steiner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steiner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner scores with a shot to the side of Copeland's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steiner.
Steiner is leaning against Copeland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steiner lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steiner.
Steiner works on Copeland's body with a couple of short punches.
Steiner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Copeland can do to turn this around?
Steiner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steiner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steiner scores with a shot to the side of Copeland's head.
A short left from Steiner.
Steiner misses with a punch to the body.
Copeland tries to score a body lock takedown but Steiner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steiner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Copeland is trying to pull guard but Steiner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steiner.
Copeland fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steiner throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Steiner as the two fighters clinch.
Steiner lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland tries to pull guard but Steiner won't allow it.
Steiner scores with a hook to the body.
Steiner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Copeland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Steiner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steiner cracks Copeland with a nice body shot.
Steiner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Steiner.
Steiner pushes Copeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steiner lands a body punch.
Steiner lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steiner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steiner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Steiner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Copeland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Steiner regains guard immediately.
Steiner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steiner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Copeland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steiner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Copeland tries to circle away but Steiner has him pinned against the cage.
Copeland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steiner smiles and moves away.
Copeland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steiner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No luck for Copeland with that takedown attempt.
Steiner lands with a shot to the body.
Copeland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Copeland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but Steiner shows good takedown defense.
Copeland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Steiner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steiner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Copeland shoots in and drives through. Steiner sprawls well.
Butch Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steiner clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steiner works on Copeland's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steiner.
Copeland is working for takedown but Steiner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steiner pushes Copeland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steiner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steiner lands a shot to the body.
Steiner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Copelands head.
Steiner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Copeland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steiner works on Copeland's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steiner with a knee to the head.
Copeland has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steiner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Copeland can turn it around.
Steiner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Steiner.
Copeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steiner pushes off an throws an elbow but Copeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steiner had his way with Butch Copeland in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Steiner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Copeland checks a low kick from Steiner.
Copeland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steiner avoids it really well and circles away.
Copeland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steiner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steiner lands in his opponent's guard.
Copeland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steiner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steiner looking to sit in guard and control but Copeland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Copeland wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland looking to sit in guard and control but Steiner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Copeland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland working a defensive guard here.
Steiner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steiner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Copeland is proving hard to escape from.
We're going to have a standup here because Ricky Steiner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Copeland shoots in and drives through. Steiner sprawls well.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Copeland wants to work for an arm triangle but Steiner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Copeland is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Copeland wants to control but Steiner is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Copeland wants to control but Steiner is keeping him busy.
Copeland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steiner defends it well.
Steiner is trying to stand back up but Copeland is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is not content to let Copeland control the position.
Copeland wants to work for an arm triangle but Steiner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ricky Steiner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steiner is trying to stand back up but Copeland is controlling him
Copeland passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steiner!
Copeland moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Steiner has worked his arm free - good work by Steiner!
Butch Copeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copeland swings around for an armbar but Steiner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Copeland's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Butch Copeland.
Well Steiner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Steiner!
A very excited looking Ricky Steiner 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.
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