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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopp kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fivefold – Step Back. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
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170 cm
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145 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Kopp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kopp to the mat! Kopp manages to get full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Kopp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Kopp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kopp, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kopp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Kopp's legs - danger averted.
Kopp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie postures up in Kopp's guard and throws a big left but Kopp blocks it.
Kopp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Kopp.
Gracie trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Kopp dives in for a single leg takedown but Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopp controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Kopp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kopp wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kopp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kopp, into his guard.
Kopp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kopp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kopp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Kopp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kopp, not yet.
Kopp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kopp has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Kopp blocks nicely.
Kopp working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kopp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kopp is working for a kimura here but Gracie manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kopp's guard.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kopp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kopp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kopp, not yet.
Kopp has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopp is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie throws a strike but Kopp rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kopp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kopp, into his guard.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Kopp looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kopp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie tries to stand but Kopp is controlling from the bottom.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kopp is keeping the position for now.
Gracie distracts Kopp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Kopp blocks nicely.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kopp is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Kopp is defending it quite comfortably.
Kopp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Kopp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Kopp dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Kopp takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kopp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kopp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Kopp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Kopp has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kopp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kopp is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Kopp tries to control but Gracie manages to take his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Gracie somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gracie lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Gracie seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kopp's chin but Kopp turns very nicely into Gracie's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kopp.
Kopp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kopp, into his guard.
Kopp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kopp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Kopp's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kopp looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopp is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Kopp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie throws a strike but Kopp rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Kopp tries to pass.
Kopp wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Kopp drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kopp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
Kopp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Kopp slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kopp's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie distracts Kopp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kopp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Kopp looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Gracie looking to control but instead Kopp has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie throws a strike but Kopp manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Gracie tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Kopp!
A very excited looking Patrick Kopp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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