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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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153 cm
24
178 lbs
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177 cm
25
174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ulysses Copeland! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Stevens! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Copeland gets caught napping as Stevens dives in and scores a takedown. Copeland manages to retain guard. Stevens looking to pass the guard. Stevens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Copeland's guard. Stevens wants to pass the guard but Copeland is keeping the position. Stevens works a leg free and moves into half guard. Stevens lands strikes from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevens is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Copeland! Stevens lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Copeland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Stevens controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stevens won't let Copeland get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Stevens controlling from the full mount. Copeland tries to reverse the position but Stevens maintains control. Stevens is looking to work his way around to Copeland's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Stevens looking to control and managing it successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Copeland is bucking up trying to escape but Stevens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stevens landing strikes, looking to finish!
Copeland is rocked! Stevens drops a big elbow. That's hurt Copeland! More shots from Stevens and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Stevens!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
40% |
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