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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cappie Ragnard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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130 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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141 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Kopp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cappie Ragnard!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kopp.
Kopp has his takedown stuffed
and Ragnard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kopp won't be happy with that.
Kopp is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ragnard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Ragnard crashes against the mat.
Kopp is pushing Ragnard's head away, looking to escape. Ragnard manages to hold on to the position though.
Kopp is not content to let Ragnard control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Good control from Ragnard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp trying to get back to his feet but Ragnard is in full control for now.
Ragnard tries to get the hooks in deep but Kopp pushed the leg off.
Kopp is trying to stand back up.
Ragnard is landing with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopp avoids the strikes from Ragnard.
Ragnard punishes Kopp with strikes from the back mount.
Kopp wants to get back to his feet.
Kopp has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ragnard.
Kopp wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Kopp do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ragnard trying to control momentarily.
Kopp is trying to get back to his feet but Ragnard has full control of the position and if anything, Kopp has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ragnard's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ragnard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kopp is trying to get back to his feet but Ragnard has full control of the position and if anything, Kopp has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ragnard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kopp is trying to get back to his feet but Ragnard has full control of the position and if anything, Kopp has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kopp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnard on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnard trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cappie Ragnard dominated that round.
That's time! Kopp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kopp is defended easily by Ragnard.
Kopp shoots and misses
so Ragnard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kopp wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ragnard manages to pass to side control.
Kopp is trying to stand.
Ragnard is trying to control. Kopp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kopp wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnard works his way into full mount!
Kopp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kopp tries to get out of the position.
Kopp is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bomb Squad Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ragnard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kopp wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ragnard landing shots from mount.
Kopp wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnard looking to control but Kopp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kopp is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kopp's face.
Kopp trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ragnard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kopp squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopp is looking to escape.
Cappie Ragnard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kopp wants to get back to his feet.
Kopp trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ragnard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopp is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kopp is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ragnard trying to control but Kopp is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnard won't let Kopp get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cappie Ragnard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ragnard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kopp was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnard.
Ragnard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kopp moves away.
Ragnard looks for a takedown but Kopp sprawls well.
Kopp drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kopp stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnard.
Kopp landing some decent shots from guard.
Ragnard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp is looking to stand up but Ragnard isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Ragnard from controlling successfully.
Kopp is wriggling around but Ragnard manages to pass to half guard.
Kopp is looking to escape.
Kopp is in trouble now - Ragnard has advanced to mount!
You get the feeling that Kopp really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ragnard looking to control but Kopp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopp's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kopp is squirming around, avoiding Ragnard's attempts to control the action.
Kopp wants to get back to his feet.
Ragnard tries to control but Kopp wriggling away.
Ragnard with shots to the head and body - Kopp looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ragnard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kopp is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnard tries to control but Kopp wriggling away.
Kopp is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ragnard looking to control but Kopp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kopp is trying to stand.
Ragnard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kopp is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ragnard controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ragnard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopp is looking to escape.
Kopp is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopp is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Kopp really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cappie Ragnard really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ragnard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kopp.
Kopp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kopp tries to counter with a takedown but Ragnard is quick to defend against it.
Kopp shoots in but Ragnard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ragnard leaves Kopp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopp.
Kopp avoids the body shot from Ragnard.
Kopp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ragnard looking to score a takedown here. Kopp is defending well but Ragnard drives through and ends up in Kopp's guard.
Kopp wriggles free and stands up.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kopp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ragnard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnard slowing the pace effectively.
Kopp goes for a takedown attempt but Ragnard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kopp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnard as he avoids it easily.
Ragnard gets the takedown into side control.
Kopp is pushing Ragnard's head away, looking to escape. Ragnard manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Kopp's face as Ragnard controls the position.
Kopp tries to escape but Ragnard is in control.
Ragnard trying to control the position but Kopp is working away.
Kopp is pushing Ragnard's head away, looking to escape. Ragnard manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is trying to escape the position but Ragnard is controlling the position.
Ragnard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kopp bucks up and tries to throw Ragnard off but instead Ragnard has got his back!
Kopp wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp prevents Ragnard from getting a body triangle.
Ragnard tightening his grip on Kopp, looking for the choke.
Kopp is trying to get back to his feet but Ragnard has full control of the position and if anything, Kopp has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kopp wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Kopp wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnard is looking to control Kopp but Kopp is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kopp is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cappie Ragnard dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ragnard misses with a looping right.
Ragnard darts in looking for a takedown but Kopp gets double underhooks and turns Ragnard into the cage.
Kopp darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ragnard is trying to maintain the position but Kopp is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kopp lands a nice short elbow.
Ragnard is looking for a sweep. Kopp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ragnard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kopp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kopp with the ground and pound but Ragnard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kopp stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnard.
Cappie Ragnard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ragnard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kopp's guard.
Ragnard won't allow Kopp to get back to his feet.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Ragnard from controlling successfully.
Kopp is looking to stand up but Ragnard isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kopp shoots in but no luck this time.
Dave Kopp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopp has a takedown stuffed.
Ragnard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kopp.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kopp or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragnard, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopp shoots in but no luck this time.
Ragnard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kopp manages to avoid it.
Ragnard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kopp manages to avoid it.
Kopp fails with the takedown
and Ragnard counters with a single leg into guard. Kopp didn't expect that.
Kopp is looking to stand back up but Ragnard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kopp.
Kopp scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ragnard manages to mount him!
Ragnard content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ragnard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kopp in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kopp's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnard looking to control but Kopp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopp is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cappie Ragnard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 43:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 43:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cappie Ragnard!
Cappie Ragnard is the new bantamweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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