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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Copeland (ranked 536 p4p, 66 weight class) and Richie Simpson (ranked 1587 p4p, 192 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richie Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Copeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copeland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland trying to control the position but instead, Simpson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Copeland into the cage.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Copeland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simpson working aggressively here.
Simpson lands with a short shot to the head.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Copeland trying to control the position but instead, Simpson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Copeland into the cage.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
Copeland stalls.
Copeland taking a breather.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Copeland wants to clinch
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Copeland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland moves into range and clinches up with Simpson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland misses with a knee strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Copeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Richie Simpson has been cut.
Copeland letting Simpson take a breather here.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Copeland has double underhooks.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Copeland.
Copeland looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Copeland.
Copeland digs a good body shot into Simpson's ribs.
Copeland closes the distance but Simpson moves to the side
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Copeland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Copeland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fight stays on the outside here - Copeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Copeland instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simpson dodges an elbow strike from Copeland.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Copeland is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Copeland.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
Simpson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Copeland.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simpson walks into a straight right hand from Copeland.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland tries to clinch up.
Simpson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Copeland tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland moves to clinch but Simpson breaks away
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Copeland is just out of range.
Copeland jabs Simpson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Copeland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Copeland is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Simpson.
Copeland is working Simpson over against the cage.
Travis Copeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Copeland trying to control the position but instead, Simpson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Copeland into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Copeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Copeland throws a series of strikes that have Simpson backpedaling.
Copeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simpson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Copeland wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Copeland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Copeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Copeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Copeland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simpson doesn't seem bothered though.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Copeland.
It seemed like Simpson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Copeland.
A little feinted left hand from Copeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Copeland darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Copeland forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
Simpson avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Simpson.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Copeland cracks Simpson with a nice body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Simpson tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Simpson shrugs off.
Simpson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Copeland.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Simpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simpson takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Copeland controls his hands.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Copeland stalling in the clinch.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Copeland lands a good knee to the midsection. Simpson won't want to take too many of those.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simpson up against the cage.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Copeland avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Copeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Copeland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simpson on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Copeland moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Copeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Copeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Copeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland takes a shot to the head.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Copeland stalling in the clinch but Simpson improves position.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland misses with a body punch.
A short right from Simpson on the inside.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
Copeland tries to clinch up
and Simpson counters with a nice body shot.
Copeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simpson takes a swing at Copeland's ribcage but misses.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Copeland misses with a double jab.
Simpson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Copeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Copeland.
Copeland wants to clinch
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Copeland tries to clinch up.
Copeland misses with a straight right.
Copeland forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Copeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Copeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Copeland moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Travis Copeland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Copeland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Copeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richie Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Copeland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Copeland slips the punch.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Copeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Copeland sizes up Simpson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Copeland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simpson. Simpson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Copeland lands a jab-cross combination.
Copeland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Travis Copeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Copeland wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simpson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Copeland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Copeland throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Copeland misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson misses with an uppercut
and Copeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Copeland throws a combination. Simpson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Copeland tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Copeland has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Simpson 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Copeland.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Copeland.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Copeland is controlling him.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Copeland stalling the fight.
Copeland is stalling here.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Copeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Copeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simpson up against the cage.
Travis Copeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Copeland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Copeland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Copeland!
Travis Copeland retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Travis Copeland thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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