PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kantemir Gaunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butch Copeland has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Copeland
vs
Gaunov

166 cm
28
175 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

170 cm
20
170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kantemir Gaunov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gaunov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Copeland wants to sweep here but Gaunov controlling him for the moment.
Copeland is working hard here to advance position.
Gaunov looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gaunov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Copeland manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gaunov has Copeland in his guard.

Copeland wants to pass the guard but Gaunov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaunov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland pushing down on Gaunov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gaunov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Copeland pulls his head out easily.
Copeland is pressing down on Gaunov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gaunov is holding on for now.
Gaunov is looking to improve his position.

Gaunov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Copeland pulls his head out easily.

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

Gaunov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Copeland is working for a kimura but Gaunov is defending it quite comfortably.
Gaunov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Copeland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Copeland's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gaunov is working for a rear naked choke. Copeland is not defending it well and Gaunov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Copeland refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Copeland's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kantemir Gaunov!