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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damon Copeland (ranked 8955 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Studd (ranked 6942 p4p, 675 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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278 lbs
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188 cm
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228 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damon Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Studd!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Studd pushes Copeland up against the cage in a clinch.
Copeland throws a head punch that misses.
Studd has Copeland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Copeland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Studd can't break the clinch.
Studd wants a takedown but no success here.
Copeland breaks the clinch.
Studd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Copeland pinned against the cage. Copeland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Damon Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Studd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Studd moves to clinch but Copeland breaks away
and Copeland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Studd thinking.
Studd dives in and grabs Copeland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Copeland pushes down on Studd's head and hops out.
Copeland is looking for a counter combo.
Studd has Copeland up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Studd is trying to pull guard but Copeland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Studd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Copeland wants the takedown. Studd is fighting it off but Copeland persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Studd's guard against the cage.
Studd scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Copeland really is a fat lump.
Studd throws a right and a left that Copeland avoids nicely.
Copeland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Studd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Copeland checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Copeland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Studd defends well and Copeland ends up having to push Studd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Copeland gets caught flat footed, as Studd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Studd looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Studd trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland has an active guard here but Studd has managed to pass into half guard.
Studd controlling the action here.
Copeland is not content to let Studd control the position.
Studd is looking to advance position but Copeland won't allow it.
Copeland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Studd on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is looking for a sweep. Studd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Copeland has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Studd is on him like a limpet, forcing Copeland back against the cage.
Studd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Copeland lands with a left to the head.
Studd tries to stall but Copeland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Studd is trying to break the clinch but Copeland is controlling him.
A short right from Copeland on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Studd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Studd looking to stall.
Copeland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Studd tries to close the distance and clinch but Copeland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Studd tries to pull guard but Copeland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Copeland can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Studd will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Studd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Studd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Studd.
Studd wants to clinch.
Copeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Studd tries for a takedown but Copeland circles away easily
and Copeland counters with a three punch combo that has Studd backing up. Studd nods at Copeland to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Studd misses with a takedown attempt - Copeland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Copeland throws a big counter combination but Studd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Copeland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Studd is breathing heavily.
Copeland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Copeland wants it to stay on the feet.
Damon Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Studd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Copeland has Studd up against the cage in a clinch.
Copeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Studd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Copeland circles away.
Studd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Copeland counters with a series of strikes. Studd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Copeland drives through and clinches with Studd against the cage.
Studd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Copeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Studd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Copeland as he avoids it easily.
Copeland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but Studd shows good takedown defense.
Copeland darts in and clinches Studd up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Copeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Copeland rushes Studd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Copeland wants to get back to striking at distance but Studd won't allow it.
Studd tries to score a body lock takedown but Copeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copeland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Studd takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Copeland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Studd, pushing him back against the cage.
Studd jumps guard but Copeland stands there with Studd around his waist. Studd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Studd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Copeland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Copeland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Studd smiles and moves away.
Studd slaps away a takedown attempt from Copeland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Copeland has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Studd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Studd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Copeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Studd can do to turn this around?
Studd tries to clinch
and Copeland counters with a series of strikes. Studd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Studd tries to clinch there but Copeland circles away.
Studd gets a clinch.
Copeland jumps guard but Studd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Copeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Studd tries for a takedown but Copeland circles away easily
and Copeland counters with a series of strikes. Studd will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Copeland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Studd closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Studd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Copeland.
Studd pulls guard successfully.
Studd is trying to keep Copeland in close.
Copeland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Studd working a defensive guard here.
Studd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Studd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Studd looking to control.
Studd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Copeland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Copeland wants to stand but Studd is controlling his posture from full guard.
Copeland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Copeland works over Studd with some ground and pound from guard.
Copeland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Studd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Copeland.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
John Studd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Studd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Copeland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Studd trying to keep a closed guard but Copeland is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Studd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Copeland counters with a series of strikes. Studd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Copeland tries to clinch there but Studd circles away.
Copeland feints a jab promting Studd to slip. Copeland then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Studd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Copeland cracks Studd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland throws a series of punches but Studd avoids them all with ease.
Copeland moves into the clinch successfully.
Studd jumps guard but Copeland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Copeland manages to break the clinch.
Studd moves to clinch but Copeland breaks away
and Copeland counters with a three punch combo that has Studd backing up. Studd nods at Copeland to acknowledge the strikes.
Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Studd throws a head kick that misses.
Copeland has a takedown stuffed.
Studd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Copeland as he jumps to the side.
Damon Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Studd.
Copeland shoots in for a double leg but Studd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Studd leaves Copeland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Studd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Copeland is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Studd dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Copeland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Copeland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Copeland!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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