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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slive (ranked 7354 p4p, 488 weight class) and Travis Copeland (ranked 4707 p4p, 429 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Travis Copeland was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kimbo Slive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland lands a jab.
Slive waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Copeland.
Slive looks to land a combination but Copeland avoids it well.
Slive fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Copeland, pushing him back against the cage.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slive.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Copeland.
Slive misses with a body punch.
Slive displaying some good clinch control by pressing Copeland up against the cage.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slive lands a left hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Slive throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slive doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Slive fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Copeland as Slive tries to tie him up.
Slive can't find room to land a body shot as Copeland controls the action.
Slive managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
Slive pushes off an throws an elbow but Copeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slive stalling the fight.
Slive looking to slow down the pace here.
Slive throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
Slive tries to throw a body punch but Copeland avoids it by throwing Slive back against the cage.
Slive manages to break the clinch.
Slive walks into a straight right hand from Copeland.
Copeland has Slive up against the cage in a clinch.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slive's brow.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slive blocks the elbow strike.
Copeland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Slive avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slive is trying to push Copeland away but Copeland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Copeland stalling.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slive wants to break free but Copeland has control.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Slive pushes Copeland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slive looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Slive misses with a body punch.
Slive has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Slive just leaning against Copeland, taking a breather.
Slive looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland prevents Slive from breaking the clinch.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Kimbo Slive has been cut.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slive blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Slive.
Slive on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slive tries to break the clinch but Copeland is controlling the position.
Slive is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slive wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slive's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slive drives through and clinches with Copeland against the cage.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Slive blocks with his arms.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Slive slows down the pace here.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Slive.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slive wants to get back to striking at distance but Copeland won't allow it.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slive's defenses.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Slive is looking to break free of the clinch but Copeland has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Slive fails to land.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Copeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slive's efforts to push away.
Copeland has Slive pressed against the cage, preventing Slive from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Slive lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland scores a nice knee to the body.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Slive lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Copeland or not.
Slive being controlled against the cage.
Slive misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Copeland.
Slive missing with knees to the body.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Slive throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Slive is breathing heavily.
Copeland digs a right hand into Slive's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slive's gas tank.
Copeland digs a right hand into Slive's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slive's gas tank.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment.
Copeland slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slive's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Copeland punishes Slive's body with a nice straight punch.
Copeland rushes Slive and presses him up against the cage.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Copeland lands a nice knee to the body.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Slive takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Slive has Copeland pressed against the cage.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slive misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slive is trying to force a seperation but Copeland has the dominant position.
Travis Copeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slive's defenses.
Slive will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Copeland up against the cage.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slive looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Slive doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slive avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Slive.
Copeland being controlled against the cage.
Slive misses with a hook from the clinch.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slive.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Copeland is pushing Slive up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Slive swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slive taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Copeland blocks the elbow strike.
Slive can't find room to land a body shot as Copeland controls the action.
Copeland slowing the pace effectively.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Slive.
Copeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Copeland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slive lands a nice uppercut.
Slive tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slive taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Copeland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Slive in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Copeland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slive looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Copeland working Slive over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
Copeland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Slive just leaning against Copeland, taking a breather.
Slive is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slive wants to break the clinch but can't.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Copeland is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Copeland.
Slive creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slive lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but Slive blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Slive stalling in the clinch but Copeland improves position.
Copeland slowing the pace effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Copeland obliges.
Come on Copeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Copeland connects with a knee to the head.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slive blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Slive misses with a body punch.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slive misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Copeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slive's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Slive walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Copeland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slive misses with a low kick.
Jab from Slive.
Kimbo Slive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slive shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Copeland pinned against the cage. Copeland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Copeland clinches.
Slive is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Copeland is keeping busy.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland connects with a knee to the head.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slive working hard to break the clinch.
Copeland has Slive pressed against the cage, preventing Slive from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Copeland leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slive up against the cage.
Copeland receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Copeland drops Slive with a big knee straight up the middle! Slive is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Slive is rocked!
Copeland stuns Slive with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Slive is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Copeland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slive, pushing him back against the cage.
Slive breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slive fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Copeland checks it well.
Copeland has managed to clinch.
Slive will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Copeland up against the cage.
Copeland has Slive pressed against the cage, preventing Slive from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slive seems to have got his legs back now.
Slive is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Copeland is keeping busy.
Slive pushes off an throws an elbow but Copeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slive trying to stall but Copeland improves his position.
Slive lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kimbo Slive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Copeland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slive lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Slive fails to land.
Copeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slive on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slive's defenses.
Copeland lands a nice knee to the body.
Copeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Slive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Copeland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Slive in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Copeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slive takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Slive takes an elbow to the temple.
Slive throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slive working aggressively here.
Copeland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland drops Slive with a big knee straight up the middle! Slive is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Copeland cracks Slive with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Slive tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Copeland pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Slive is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Copeland!
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